The Future of Sweet Potatoes

North Carolina is the top producer of sweet potatoes in the U.S. However, a looming threat from a new pest endangers the crop’s most popular breed, the Covington, putting its future at risk. Dr. Craig Yencho, who introduced the Covington variety in 2005, leads NC State's agricultural research to develop new pest-resistant varieties. Students from UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media, in partnership with Sci NC, meet with local farmers and crop scientists to learn how they are tackling this challenge together.