Perdue on Proposed Budget Cuts

Dan May 4, 2017 General

The Trump Administration’s proposed budget does include a 21% budget cut for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This story from Gary Crawford explains how the new Agriculture Secretary will handle the cut if it does happen.

Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle Industry

October 31, 2025

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, […]
Fruit Quality Improvement Takes Time
Sponsored Content Question: Previous questions have been asked about increases in yield and quality of the citrus crop as groves begin to recover from HLB. Why does it take additional time to get quality to improve? Answer: The ability of any crop to produce both high yield and high quality is an agronomic function of […]