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Quantifying the Impact of Changing Climate Conditions on Elite Wheat Variety Performance

ARS scientist borrows genetics approach to predict impact of changing climate conditions on crops.

Sunlight falls on green wheat plants growing outdoors

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A glass of kernza beer with kernza grains spread around it.

Raising a Toast to Kernza

In addition to brewing, Kernza can be used in many products as a substitute for traditional wheat.

Alligator weed clogs a creek.

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Invasive Pest Plant Defies Genetic Limitations

Alligator weed works its way into Northern California. ARS researchers are seeking biocontrol agents.

The Exotic Bee ID Website Delivers Spectacular Images of the World's Bees

New website delivers spectacular images and details of some of the world's bees.

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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?

USDA-ARS Studies Deer Tick Control to Fight Lyme Disease

ARS researchers are working to fight the spread of Lyme disease through the control of deer ticks.

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Wildfire Mitigation

ARS scientists at the Great Basin Rangeland Research Laboratory in Reno, Nevada are researching wildfire mit…

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