Global Cotton Production to Exceed Consumption for 5th Consecutive Year

According to USDA Ag Economist James Johnson, the world cotton outlook for 2014-15 will be much of the same and will impact the season ending price.

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, […]