Article Archive
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The Duke of Herbs (and Medicinal Plants)
plantsWhere can you find reliable information on the medicinal uses of herbs and plants?
Dec 05, 2022 -
Protecting Plants May Start with the Seed
plantsARS researchers are using a bioplastic coating to naturally shield seeds from dangerous fungi.
Dec 05, 2022 -
ARS Scientists Provide Insight into an Age-Old Crop
Researchers are helping growers fight diseases of hemp and mitigate the damages they cause.
Nov 21, 2022 -
Cutting to the Chase
plantsDrones can provide rapid, large-scale evaluations of crop health to save time and improve production.
Nov 14, 2022 -
Baby Broccoli Brings Beneficial Boost
plantsBroccoli microgreens contain higher amounts of phytonutrients and minerals.
Nov 07, 2022 -
From Staple to Star
plantsARS researchers are developing new colorful rice varieties with improved nutrition and taste.
Oct 31, 2022 -
Moving Water Where It's Needed In the Mississippi River Valley
natural resourcesARS is pioneering a way to move water through a technology known as Managed Aquifer Recharge.
Oct 24, 2022 -
Biochemical Barriers: Investigating Anthracnose Fruit Rot Resistance in Tomato
plantsARS researchers are developing new lines of tomatoes to counter the damaging anthracnose disease.
Oct 17, 2022 -
Nanotech Super-Fabrics: Killing Germs, Saving Money, Reducing Waste
product innovation and qualityARS researchers use tiny particles to create huge antimicrobial capabilities.
Oct 11, 2022 -
Mothers May Give Infant Vaccines a Boost
human nutritionBreastfeeding can influence development of the infant immune system.
Oct 03, 2022 -
More on the Menu
human nutritionThe Dietary Guidelines for Americans can be adapted for vegetarians and vegans.
Sep 26, 2022 -
Researchers Aim to Stack the Deck Against Peanut Pathogens
plantsARS is working to develop disease-resistant peanut plants and reduce the amount of chemical pesticides used.
Sep 23, 2022 -
Project Reveals Light May Alter Fungal Growth
plantsARS research shows different wavelengths may alter pathogenicity of wheat blotch.
Sep 21, 2022 -
Researchers Uncover 33 New Species of Toxic Fungi
plantsDiscovery of new toxin-producing fungi opens the door to combat major scourge of world’s food supply.
Sep 20, 2022 -
Researchers ID Pathogenic Agent that Tricks Plant’s Defenses
plantsNewly discovered wheat genes allows a pathogen to con a wheat plant into self-annihilation.
Sep 19, 2022 -
Hidden in Plain Sight
plantsARS scientists transform an overlooked weed into a stunning success.
Sep 12, 2022 -
Enlisting Fiber in the Fight Against AMR
human nutritionHealthy diets that are diverse and high in fiber can result in lower antimicrobial resistance.
Sep 06, 2022 -
Tackling Disparities Through the Justice40 Initiative
natural resourcesARS looks to address issues of environmental justice and climate change.
Aug 29, 2022 -
Building a Better Trout
animalsUsing cutting-edge genomics to bring healthier, stronger fish to the aquaculture industry and your plate.
Aug 24, 2022 -
From (Fish) Farm to Table: Fish Tech Gets Fancy on the Way to Your Plate
animalsARS is partnering with the commercial aquaculture industry to produce the salmon of the future.
Aug 22, 2022 -
ARS Scientists Team Up to Fight Flies
insects animalsARS researchers use coconut to create longest-lasting natural insect repellent.
Aug 15, 2022 -
“Genetic Fingerprints” Developed For Arabica Coffee Varieties
plantsA DNA fingerprinting panel of genetic markers can be used to effectively preserve genetic resources.
Aug 08, 2022 -
Muscle Up to Some Protein Every Day
human nutritionResearchers are exploring how regular protein consumption can ward off disability in older adults.
Aug 01, 2022 -
For Safety’s Sake, Treat Plant-Based Meat Just Like the Real Thing
food safetyRegardless of the protein source, cook your burger patty until it reaches an internal temperature of 160ºF.
Jul 29, 2022 -
Taking a Holistic Approach to Food Safety
food safetyResearchers add pulsed light to an arsenal of tools to decontaminate foods.
Jul 28, 2022 -
What’s the Answer to AMR?
food safetyARS researchers study whether the path to reducing antimicrobial resistance is right underfoot.
Jul 27, 2022 -
What You See is What You Get? Maybe Not
food safetyHyperspectral imaging technologies can detect and identify foreign materials during meat processing.
Jul 26, 2022 -
Secret Ingredient Improves Backyard Dining
food safetyA new food safety process: nanobubble "marinade" helps reduce pathogens so you can grill and chill.
Jul 25, 2022 -
ARS Scientists Evaluate Risk of Contaminated Well Water
natural resourcesARS scientists identified a source of contamination in Kewaunee County, WI, groundwater.
Jul 18, 2022 -
The Sweet Discoveries of the Sweet Corn Hybrid
plantsARS researchers found that plant density may lead to higher yields of sweet corn.
Jul 11, 2022 -
Saving The Earth One Container at a Time
product innovation and qualityARS researchers are creating single-use containers that are biodegradable.
Jul 05, 2022 -
Fire Ants and Other Burning Problems
insectsARS scientists are working to reduce the toll fire ants have been taking.
Jun 27, 2022 -
Give Your Garden a Lift
plantsUsing a raised bed for your garden can benefit you, your vegetables, and the environment.
Jun 20, 2022 -
Can Two Negatives Make a Positive?
animalsScientists found that feeding steam-flaked corn to cattle significantly reduced enteric methane emissions.
Jun 13, 2022 -
Eating Late? Watch Out For Excess Calories
human nutritionARS researchers investigate whether late evening eating leads to higher energy intake.
Jun 06, 2022 -
A Manure Maneuver
natural resourcesARS scientists are employing manure to help dairy farmers tackle climate change.
May 31, 2022 -
A Healthy Gut Can Increase Muscle Strength in the Elderly
human nutritionResearch suggests a role between the gut microbiome and maintenance of muscle strength with advancing age.
May 23, 2022 -
Of Mice and Men
human nutritionARS research examines the role of the gut microbiome on muscle strength in both mice and older adult humans
May 23, 2022 -
Cataloging the Library of Life
generalThe Earth BioGenome Project aims to sequence, catalog, and characterize the genomes of all known organisms.
May 16, 2022 -
Seaweed: It’s Not Just for Sushi Anymore
plantsSeaweed farming is the fastest-growing sector of American aquaculture.
May 09, 2022 -
Witch Hazel Spells Trouble for Harmful Microbes
plantsPopular folk remedy witch hazel is an effective and natural alternative to conventional antibiotics.
May 02, 2022 -
Eyes in the Sky Keep Tabs on America’s Grazing Lands
natural resourcesRemote sensing is quickly becoming a major tool for ranchers for adaptive management.
Apr 27, 2022 -
Grass: Life’s All-Purpose Carpet
natural resourcesARS's decades long turfgrass research focuses on seed production, disease resistance, and more.
Apr 26, 2022 -
Behold, the Power of Grass
natural resourcesNo grass: no functioning ecosystems, forage quality lacking; wildlife and livestock would not survive.
Apr 25, 2022 -
Earth Day: Investing in Our Planet
natural resourcesThe Agricultural Research Service celebrates Earth Day 365 days a year.
Apr 22, 2022 -
The Role of Agriculture in Earth Preservation
natural resourcesInterview with Lisa Ainsworth, molecular biologist at the Global Change and Photosynthesis Research Unit.
Apr 21, 2022 -
What Can a Moth Teach Us About Adapting to Climate Change?
insectsGenes in the European corn borer moth can help them survive variable climate conditions.
Apr 18, 2022 -
Finding A Pest To Kill A Pest
insectsARS researchers are looking at ways to control the crop-feasting bagrada bug.
Apr 11, 2022 -
ARS Unveils New Disease Resistant Honeysweet Plum
plantsRNAi technology was used to create a plum variety resistant to Sharka disease caused by plum pox virus.
Apr 04, 2022 -
Researchers Take a Journey Into the Gut Microbiome
human nutritionARS research shows that eating nuts can change the microbiota that live inside our intestines.
Mar 28, 2022 -
What’s on the Menu?
insectsARS researchers have created an artificial diet to raise the beneficial pink spotted lady beetle.
Mar 21, 2022 -
How Do You Make Yogurt Even Healthier? Add Chickpea Flour
human nutritionARS scientists studied the potential benefits of a yogurt fortified with heart healthy chickpea flour.
Mar 14, 2022 -
If You’re Happy and You Know It, Strut Around
animalsCheck out a few of our tips for raising healthy chickens.
Mar 07, 2022 -
The Curious Case of Macadamia Quick Decline
plantsSleuths use science to uncover the culprit decimating Hawaii’s nut trees.
Feb 28, 2022 -
Natural Sweetener Stevia Makes a Gutsy Comeback
human nutritionPopular sweetener stevia found to have no negative effect on human gut health.
Feb 22, 2022 -
Room to Grow: Turning Desolate Land into Beauty and Prosperity
natural resources plantsARS is helping to solve the problem of 1.2 million acres of abandoned mined land across Appalachia.
Feb 14, 2022 -
Arresting Public Enemy Number One
human nutritionARS scientists are interested in how different foods and dietary patterns can improve health.
Feb 07, 2022 -
Flooding Fields May Be a Win-Win For Farmers and Birds in the Mississippi Delta
natural resources plantsMississippi Delta farmers may reap the benefits for flooding their fields during the fall and winter.
Jan 31, 2022 -
ARS Scientists at the National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center Are Breeding New Generations of Atlantic Salmon
animalsStudying and improving all life stages of the Atlantic salmon at a state-of-the-art facility in Maine.
Jan 24, 2022 -
Conserving the Tree of Life
natural resourcesResearchers are studying genetics of the African Baobab tree to determine how to protect it for generations.
Jan 18, 2022 -
A New Snowtography Handbook Puts Water Data into the Hands of Small Farmers and Ranchers
natural resourcesEasy-to-understand instruction on how to build and maintain a snow monitoring station using automated trail cameras.
Jan 10, 2022 -
Attracting Bloodsucking Flies to a Sticky End
insectsARS has developed several novel attractants capable of luring in bloodsucking insects--a serious problem in agriculture.
Jan 03, 2022
