Article Archive

A Century of Sugar

plants

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

Apr 06, 2020

Mold-free Strawberries? Yes, Please!

plants

ARS scientists are looking for ways to keep strawberries mold free without fungicides.

Mar 30, 2020

Eradicating the Plum Pox Virus

plants

Plum pox virus—a serious disease capable of devastating stone fruits—has been eliminated in the U.S.

Mar 23, 2020

Which Milkweeds Do Monarch Butterflies Prefer?

insects

Female monarchs prefer some milkweed species over others.

Mar 16, 2020

Making Rice Even Nicer

plants

Increasing the proportion of bran to grain may enhance whole grain rice's overall nutritional value. 

Mar 09, 2020

Infant Overnutrition May Lead to Health Problems Later in Life

human nutrition

Overnutrition during infancy could lead to future health problems, including type 2 diabetes.

Mar 02, 2020

Working Across Borders to Fight ‘Mite’-y Big Problems

insects

ARS Electron and Confocal Microscopy Unit helped identify mites found in the highlands of Peru.

Feb 24, 2020

What Would Popeye Think?

plants

USDA Red, the world's first true red spinach variety has been released by ARS.

Feb 18, 2020

Biological "Green" Alternatives to Chemical Pesticides

insects

ARS entomologist is developing microbial pesticides for the effective control of mosquitoes.

Feb 11, 2020

Insights into Diet, Gut Bacteria, and Chronic Diarrhea

general

An ARS study provides some insight into how gut microbes interact in ways that can either help or harm us.

Feb 10, 2020

What’s Killing Beech Trees?

plants

A chance discovery has turned into effort to  understand a scourge that is killing trees by the thousands.

Feb 03, 2020

Turning Food Waste into Healthful Delights

product innovation and quality

ARS team are experts at solving food-manufacturing problems by using cutting-edge processing technologies.

Jan 27, 2020

New Breakfast Cereal Made With ARS Wheat

plants

The main ingredient in a new breakfast cereal is new soft white spring wheat developed by ARS.

Jan 21, 2020

Wiping Out Scrapie in Goats, the Genetic Way

animals

ARS studied goats with a version of the prion gene that has conferred increased resistance to scrapie.

Jan 13, 2020

Under the Microscope: Addressing Iron and Zinc Deficiency Across the Globe

human nutrition

ARS physiologist Elad Tako recently presented "Improving Food Security with Iron-Enriched Cereal Crops."

Jan 07, 2020

Minnie Finger Lime Makes Its Debut

plants

Minnie Finger Lime, bred to grow well in Florida, is the perfect name for a new citrus cultivar.

Jan 06, 2020