U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

natural resources

A New Snowtography Handbook Puts Water Data into the Hands of Small Farmers and Ranchers

Easy-to-understand instruction on how to build and maintain a snow monitoring station using automated trail cameras.

Dr. Jackson Leondard installing an electrical conduit to protect soil moisture sensor cables from animal and weather damage.

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Attracting Bloodsucking Flies to a Sticky End

ARS has developed several novel attractants capable of luring in bloodsucking insects--a serious problem in …

Researchers Harness the Sun’s Rays to Fight Strawberry Disease

A team of scientists is using shortwave ultraviolent light (UV-C) to kill powdery mildew fungus.

Understanding the Science Behind Pigweed’s Amazing Adaptation

ARS scientists are researching the pigweed to find ways to mitigate this highly adaptable weed.

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Yellow, red and violet colored Christmas Lights peppers

Pleasing Peppers for Garden and Plate

ARS has developed a series of four ornamental pepper cultivars named Christmas Lights.

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human nutrition

Popcorn: A Healthy, Whole Grain Snack

Popcorn is a popular snack and can be a healthy, whole grain choice for omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans.

Honeycrisp apples on trees

Apple Breeding Program Takes Root Across the Country

Apple orchards today can produce about 10 times more than they did 100 years ago, thanks to ARS.

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