Article Archive
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Breaking Down Mosquito Bites
insectsHave you ever wondered how long a mosquito needs to bite you to pass on a pathogen?
Jul 26, 2021 -
Low-Tech Method Restores Eroded Lands
natural resourcesA decade ago, ARS began a project to photograph the effectiveness of an ancient erosion-control technique.
Jul 19, 2021 -
Protecting Pecans with Friendly Fungi
plantsFungi that can naturally disable or eliminate insects may be key to protecting pecans’ future.
Jul 12, 2021 -
Greener Grilling May Be on Its Way with an Environmentally Friendly Charcoal
product innovation and qualityARS has developed a “foam charcoal” that eliminates the need for lighter fluid.
Jul 06, 2021 -
Multi-Purpose Living Mulch Improves Soil Health and Farmer’s Bottom Line
plantsDouble-cropping system improves a farmer’s profit margin by growing cattle feed between rows of a cash crop.
Jun 28, 2021 -
ARS’s GrapeX Project Helps Wine Growers Efficiently Use and Conserve Water
plantsARS scientists are using remote sensing to help wine grape growers improve irrigation strategies.
Jun 21, 2021 -
Microbe Turns Bread Waste Into Useful Compound
human nutritionARS scientists found a way to make a valuable compound from bread waste.
Jun 14, 2021 -
The Significant Impacts of Carbon Sequestration on Soil Health
natural resourcesARS soil scientist Hal Collins is studying the impacts of retaining carbon in soil.
Jun 07, 2021 -
Organic Multitasking: From Human Food Additive to Pesticide
insectsMethyl benzoate is equally effective as both a government-approved food additive and as a pesticide.
Jun 01, 2021 -
Flying Insects Not Likely To Transmit SARS-CoV-2, ARS Studies Show
insectsARS researchers are investigating whether insects are involved in the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
May 24, 2021 -
ARS Scientists Sample the Skies with the Suction Trap Network
insectsARS scientists are always coming up with innovative ways to tackle problems that really bug farmers.
May 17, 2021 -
ARS – Pioneers in Fruit and Vegetable Research – Part 2
plantsA look at how ARS will guide fruit and vegetable production in the future.
May 12, 2021 -
ARS - Pioneers in Fruit and Vegetable Research
plantsFrom the start, USDA researchers have helped with fruit and vegetable growers meet their biggest challenges.
May 10, 2021 -
The Periodical Cicadas Are Coming Soon
generalThe 17-year periodical cicada known as Brood X will appear in mid-May.
May 04, 2021 -
Go Back To Step Forward this Earth Day: Ways To Fight Food Waste
human nutritionThis Earth Day, find inspiration to curb food loss and waste with tips that have stood the test of time.
Apr 26, 2021 -
Look at Leftovers to Reduce Food Waste
human nutritionUsing leftover ingredients in meals can add nutrition and prevent waste.
Apr 19, 2021 -
Scientists Focus on the Future of Soybeans
plantsARS is helping soybean farmers in North Carolina by introducing artificial intelligence to their tool kits.
Apr 12, 2021 -
Knowledge is Power in Precision Farming
plants"Yield Editor" provides more reliable yield maps so farmers can customize operations to maximize yield.
Apr 05, 2021 -
Controlling Borers in Southeastern Peach Orchards
insectsARS researchers are providing pest management solutions for peach tree growers.
Mar 29, 2021 -
Red Clover, Red Clover – Send Your Isoflavones Right Over
animalsThanks to major clover-centric breakthroughs, we’ve found yet another reason to love clover this March.
Mar 22, 2021 -
At ARS, Peanut Research is Alive and Well
plantsGeorge Washington Carver's legacy lives on at the Agricultural Research Service.
Mar 15, 2021 -
PhylloLux Technology for Pesticide-Free Fruit
plants insectsScientists are using ultraviolet light to kill pests of strawberry and other fruit crops.
Mar 08, 2021 -
Genome to Phenome: ARS Research in Precision Agriculture
animalsThe Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative is working to build a better dairy cow.
Mar 01, 2021 -
National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility Makes Lemonade Out of the Year 2020
animalsThe team building the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility continues to take challenges in stride.
Feb 22, 2021 -
Controlling Guava Root-Knot Nematode
plantsARS researchers are working to combat the invasive pest guava root-knot nematode.
Feb 15, 2021 -
Looking Back at 2020 and Forward to 2021
generalWe're reflecting on what we at ARS accomplished during 2020 as we gear up for 2021.
Feb 08, 2021 -
Exploring the Benefits of Biochar
natural resourcesAn ARS team is studying the effects of biochar on poor-quality or significantly degraded land.
Feb 01, 2021 -
Biobased Kitty Litter is the Cat’s Meow
product innovation and qualityA biobased kitty litter is made from eastern red cedar flakes and other biodegradable ingredients.
Jan 25, 2021 -
ARS Innovations for Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Foods
food safetyARS scientists have identified a method to improve the safety of ready-to-eat foods.
Jan 18, 2021 -
Advancements Against African Swine Fever Virus
animalsARS scientists make important advancements against ASF virus which causes a deadly disease in pigs.
Jan 11, 2021 -
ARS Science Key to Stopping ‘Man-Eating’ Parasite
animalsEliminating screwworms from the United States saves nearly $900 million in lost livestock each year.
Jan 04, 2021
