Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag Mississippi's 2025 sweet potato yield is down 20-30% due to drought and limited irrigation, despite normal pest levels.

flag Mississippi’s 2025 sweet potato crop is expected to be below average due to prolonged drought, with many areas receiving less than half their usual rainfall since late June. flag Harvest was 70% complete by mid-October, but smaller root sizes led to a 20% to 30% yield drop compared to last year, despite normal pest and disease levels. flag Only 10% to 15% of the 32,000-acre crop is irrigated, and delayed planting from spring rains compounded the issue. flag Harvest is about 10 days behind schedule, and prices, initially strong due to a North Carolina crop failure, have since declined as Mississippi’s harvest began. flag Final USDA yield data is expected in January.

3 Articles