Encouraging Agribusiness Careers

Randall Weiseman October 5, 2006 General

To take advantage of the career opportunities in agriculture, young people first need to know about them. Report (1:00 wma)

New Alliance to Support Farmers’ Mental Health
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has expanded the reach of its Farm State of Mind initiative by joining with the Farm Family Wellness Alliance to launch the Farm State of Mind Alliance. The Farm Family Wellness Alliance began in 2020 as a pilot project by Farm Foundation and National 4-H Council. It expanded in […]
Citric Acid Findings Could Help Breeders Develop Better Varieties
The characteristic sour-sweet balance of citrus fruits is largely defined by citric acid accumulation in the vacuoles of juice sacs. Previous studies identified several proteins — such as CsPH8, CsAN1 and CsPH4 — that control acid storage and transport. However, little was known about the CsAN11 protein. Many citrus cultivars exhibit wide variations in acidity, […]