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A Century of Sugar

The USDA-ARS Sugarcane Field Station, in Canal Point, FL, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.

Canal Point sugarcane variety test in the commercial production field

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Scientists observe strawberry plants in the PhylloLux system in the greenhouse.
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Mold-free Strawberries? Yes, Please!

ARS scientists are looking for ways to keep strawberries mold free without fungicides.
A bunch of HoneySweet plums on a branch.
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Eradicating the Plum Pox Virus

Plum pox virus—a serious disease capable of devastating stone fruits—has been eliminated in the U.S.
a monarch butterfly feeds on a New England aster flower
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Which Milkweeds Do Monarch Butterflies Prefer?

Female monarchs prefer some milkweed species over others.

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Peanuts in the shell
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50 Years of Solving Peanut Problems

The ARS National Peanut Research Laboratory celebrates 50 years of research on the popular legume.
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Pairing Up Plants

Growing companion plants with crops creates a “push-pull” effect on pests.
Huckleberry Gold potato
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Striking (Huckleberry) Gold

The Agricultural Research Services strikes gold with a new potato variety.
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