Sweetpotato Growers are Busy Prepping Their Fields
Sweetpotato growers are busy prepping their fields ahead of planting. One of the biggest threats they face is damage inflicted from root-knot nematodes—especially the destructive Guava Root-Knot nematode in the east. No alternative matches TELONE™’s efficacy in reducing nematodes in the soil.
Agriculture in Louisiana is a key part of the state’s economy, history, and culture, with roots dating back to Native American maize cultivation and colonial plantation systems. Today, the state has nearly 25,000 farms covering 8 million acres, with an average farm size of 319 acres. Family-owned farms dominate, accounting for about 84.5% of all farms, while partnerships and corporations make up smaller portions. The average age of farmers is 58, and many have occupations outside farming.
(source: Wikipedia)Louisiana's Top Agricultural Commodities:
- Soybeans — $624 million
- Rice — $390 million
- Sugarcane — $387 million
- Corn — $273 million
- Cotton — $75 million
- Sweet Potatoes — $41 million (source: Farm Flavor)
