Article Archive

Science and Serendipity Defeat Invasion of the Air Potato

insects

One of the most aggressive invasive weeds in the southeastern United States may have met its match.

Jun 29, 2020

Bolstering Bees in a Changing Climate

insects

ARS researchers are working to understand the impact of a changing climate on bee health.

Jun 22, 2020

Reusing Water For Field Irrigation

natural resources

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

Jun 15, 2020

ARS Takes On the Asian Giant Hornet

insects

An ARS scientist in the Pacific Northwest has joined the hunt for the infamous Asian giant hornet.

Jun 08, 2020

Plant Packs More Punch Against Malaria

insects

New plant contains twice the amount of artemisinin used to manufacture therapies against malaria.

Jun 01, 2020

USDA-ARS Studies Deer Tick Control to Fight Lyme Disease

insects

ARS researchers are working to fight the spread of Lyme disease through the control of deer ticks. 

May 26, 2020

ARS Takes on Disruptive Pests in Hackathon

insects

ARS launches its first-ever Hackathon against the most challenging agricultural issues.

May 18, 2020

Caribbean Climate Hub Still Helping Hurricane Recovery

natural resources

USDA’s Caribbean Climate Hub has worked overtime to help Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands recover.

May 11, 2020

Time for Victory Gardens Again?

general

The National Agricultural Library has an online exhibit about the U.S. Victory Garden program.

May 04, 2020

USDA-ARS Scientists Study Carbon Sequestration

natural resources

ARS scientists are studying carbon sequestration.

Apr 27, 2020

Our Planet Earth: Looking to the Future

Scientists with the Agricultural Research Service play a vital role in protecting our environment.

Apr 20, 2020

A “Library” for Safeguarding Our Food Supply

plants

ARS laboratory houses the world’s largest collection of genetic resources gathered under one roof.

Apr 13, 2020

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