Article Archive
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Researchers Harness the Sun’s Rays to Fight Strawberry Disease
plantsA team of scientists is using shortwave ultraviolent light (UV-C) to kill powdery mildew fungus.
Dec 27, 2021 -
Understanding the Science Behind Pigweed’s Amazing Adaptation
plantsARS scientists are researching the pigweed to find ways to mitigate this highly adaptable weed.
Dec 20, 2021 -
Could Extinction Become Extinct?
animalsA one-of-a-kind collection is designed to preserve the biodiversity of animal agriculture.
Dec 13, 2021 -
The Enduring Mystery of “Moldy Mary”
generalWho was "Moldy Mary"? The unknown heroine in the mass production of penicillin.
Dec 06, 2021 -
Solving the Biggest Agricultural Challenges Through Data Innovation
plantsData innovation is helping save the citrus industry from the devastating citrus greening disease.
Nov 29, 2021 -
Changing Tastes: Rise and Fall of the Beltsville Small White Turkey
animalsThe Beltsville Small White turkey, now considered a heritage breed, was developed by the USDA in the 1940s.
Nov 22, 2021 -
Tracking and Fighting a Tree Killer
plantsARS scientists have joined a team researching ways to control and combat sudden oak death disease.
Nov 15, 2021 -
International Partnership Keeps Northern Ireland Green, But Not Too Green
natural resourcesARS is working with researchers in Ireland to reduce excess phosphorus from fertilizer leaching into lakes and rivers.
Nov 08, 2021 -
Watch What You Eat… From Space
plantsARS is working with NASA on a way for astronauts to watch over the foods they will farm on space voyages.
Nov 04, 2021 -
Terrestrial Fungus May Be Key To Farming In Space
plantsARS scientists are studying a harmless fungus which can dramatically accelerate plant growth.
Nov 03, 2021 -
Nematodes in Space: The Final Frontier for Little Worms
plantsARS and Pheronym, Inc. send beneficial nematodes to the ISS to study them under microgravity conditions.
Nov 02, 2021 -
ARS Scientists Develop Ever-Flowering Fruit To Feed Astronauts
plantsARS and NASA are working to develop sustainable farming techniques to grow fresh produce while in space.
Nov 01, 2021 -
To Deal With The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, ARS Scientists Bring In Its Arch Enemy
insectsThe tiny samurai wasp may be a good biological control agent for reducing brown marmorated stink bugs.
Oct 25, 2021 -
Get More Iron and Flavor Out of Your Beans
human nutritionManteca yellow bean is more digestible, provides more iron bioavailability and boils faster.
Oct 18, 2021 -
Farm Animals Tested for COVID Susceptibility
animalsARS scientists and staff have been studying Covid-19 to ensure that America’s agricultural system is safe.
Oct 11, 2021 -
Popcorn: A Healthy, Whole Grain Snack
human nutritionPopcorn is a popular snack and can be a healthy, whole grain choice for omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans.
Oct 04, 2021 -
New Variety Will Help Age-Old Crop Prosper Beyond the 21st Century
plantsFrost-resistant Wiñay potatoes were developed through international joint research with ARS and Peru.
Sep 27, 2021 -
A Healthier Milk Chocolate? Yes, Please!
product innovation and qualityResearchers are using peanut skins to fortify milk chocolate increasing the chocolate’s antioxidant levels.
Sep 13, 2021 -
Internal Compass Helps Ants Navigate Long Distances
insectsScientists are studying magnetic senses in leaf-cutter ants, a major pest for tropical and subtropical crops.
Sep 07, 2021 -
Scientist of Many Talents Champions Planet-Friendly Products
product innovation and qualityDeveloping sustainable and commercially viable bioplastics made from agricultural materials.
Aug 30, 2021 -
ARS Research May Slow Onset of Alzheimer’s
human nutritionBerries are among the many flavonoid-rich foods that may help slow the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.
Aug 23, 2021 -
Microalgae is the Bee’s Knees
insectsMicroalgae could provide a strong, sustainably produced artificial diet for honey bees.
Aug 16, 2021 -
ComBase Bioinformatic Tool Reduces Scourge of Foodborne Illness
food safetyOnline quantitative food microbiology database contains information on how microbes grow, survive, and die.
Aug 09, 2021 -
Expanding on the Legacy of the Plum Island Animal Disease Center
animalsNext-generation laboratory gives scientists the ability to expand research established at Plum Island.
Aug 02, 2021 -
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
