Chemist Tests Sweet Potato Starch Laurel Mississippi 1938

A chemist conducts a test on sweet potato starch in Laurel, Mississippi, in November 1938. This image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, which documents agricultural research in the United States. Sweet potatoes have long been a vital crop in Mississippi, contributing to the local economy and nutrition for many households.

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