U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

human nutrition

Microbe Turns Bread Waste Into Useful Compound

ARS scientists found a way to make a valuable compound from bread waste.

A variety of bread products.

Latest Content

See All Content

natural resources

The Significant Impacts of Carbon Sequestration on Soil Health

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

Organic Multitasking: From Human Food Additive to Pesticide

Methyl benzoate is equally effective as both a government-approved food additive and as a pesticide.

Close-up of a feeding house fly.

Flying Insects Not Likely To Transmit SARS-CoV-2, ARS Studies Show

ARS researchers are investigating whether insects are involved in the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Popular Content

See All Content

natural resources

Reusing Water For Field Irrigation

ARS research focuses on safe reuse of wastewater for irrigation and groundwater recharge.

Laboratory technician holding a yeast culture.

ARS Culture Collection: A Valuable Resource

The ARS Culture Collection safeguards important microbial resources from around the world.

A bottle of Ripple Delight pea milk

product innovation and quality

Drink Your Peas, Please!

ARS has helped numerous small businesses, such as Ripple Foods, turn ideas into products for the consumer.

Top