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Protecting Plants May Start with the Seed

ARS researchers are using a bioplastic coating to naturally shield seeds from dangerous fungi.

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The Duke of Herbs (and Medicinal Plants)

Where can you find reliable information on the medicinal uses of herbs and plants?
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ARS Scientists Provide Insight into an Age-Old Crop

Researchers are helping growers fight diseases of hemp and mitigate the damages they cause.
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Cutting to the Chase

Drones can provide rapid, large-scale evaluations of crop health to save time and improve production.

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Want To Know What’s In Your Soil? There’s An App For That!

The LandPKS mobile app can also be used to identify soil and monitor vegetation in suburban yards.
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The Significant Impacts of Carbon Sequestration on Soil Health

ARS soil scientist Hal Collins is studying the impacts of retaining carbon in soil.

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From Lab to Market

ARS is one of the most successful federal agencies in bringing consumers the results of research.
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