Chemist Testing Sweet Potato Starch in Mississippi 1938

A chemist conducts a microscopic test on sweet potato starch at a processing plant in Laurel, Mississippi. In November 1938, the region focused on sweet potato production, which played a critical role in local agriculture and industry. Mississippis climate and soil conditions were ideal for cultivating this nutritious crop, supporting both farmers and the economy.

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