U.S. Pork Exports Set New Record

Randall Weiseman March 4, 2008 Livestock, Pork

According to numbers released this week, another new record has been set last year for U.S. pork exports. Â Report (1:00 mp3)

Agromillora Introduces New Citrus Rootstock
Agromillora, in collaboration with the Valencian Institute of Agricultural Research (IVIA), has introduced CIVAC-19, a new citrus rootstock. CIVAC-19 is the result of more than a decade of research between IVIA and Agromillora. It is a hybrid rootstock of Citrus reshni (Cleopatra mandarin) and Poncirus trifoliata (trifoliate orange). Its semi-dwarfing nature provides medium vigor, key […]
Taking a Closer Look at CRISPR in Citrus Breeding
By Manjul Dutt Editor’s Note: This is the second article in a series outlining how genetic technology can be using in citrus breeding. Traditional methods for improving citrus, such as crossbreeding different varieties, can be time-consuming due to the creation of a random mix of genes from both parents through a process called genetic introgression. […]