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A “Library” for Safeguarding Our Food Supply
plantsARS laboratory houses the world’s largest collection of genetic resources gathered under one roof.
Apr 13, 2020 -
A Century of Sugar
plantsThe USDA-ARS Sugarcane Field Station, in Canal Point, FL, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.
Apr 06, 2020 -
Mold-free Strawberries? Yes, Please!
plantsARS scientists are looking for ways to keep strawberries mold free without fungicides.
Mar 30, 2020 -
Eradicating the Plum Pox Virus
plantsPlum pox virus—a serious disease capable of devastating stone fruits—has been eliminated in the U.S.
Mar 23, 2020 -
Making Rice Even Nicer
plantsIncreasing the proportion of bran to grain may enhance whole grain rice's overall nutritional value.
Mar 09, 2020 -
What Would Popeye Think?
plantsUSDA Red, the world's first true red spinach variety has been released by ARS.
Feb 18, 2020 -
What’s Killing Beech Trees?
plantsA chance discovery has turned into effort to understand a scourge that is killing trees by the thousands.
Feb 03, 2020 -
New Breakfast Cereal Made With ARS Wheat
plantsThe main ingredient in a new breakfast cereal is new soft white spring wheat developed by ARS.
Jan 21, 2020 -
Minnie Finger Lime Makes Its Debut
plantsMinnie Finger Lime, bred to grow well in Florida, is the perfect name for a new citrus cultivar.
Jan 06, 2020 -
Pleasing Peppers for Garden and Plate
plantsARS has developed a series of four ornamental pepper cultivars named Christmas Lights.
Dec 16, 2019 -
Biodegradable Spray Helps Battle Crop Pathogens
plantsA sprayable bioplastic helps deliver beneficial microbes to fight aflatoxins and other pathogens and pests.
Dec 09, 2019 -
A Green Alternative to Pesticides for Cranberry Growers
plantsARS scientists are trying to ensure a sustainable future for cranberries.
Dec 02, 2019 -
Under the Microscope: How Crops are Responding to Global Atmospheric Change
plantsLearn more about molecular biologist Lisa Ainsworth's work on crop responses to global atmospheric change.
Nov 26, 2019 -
50 Years of Solving Peanut Problems
plantsThe ARS National Peanut Research Laboratory celebrates 50 years of research on the popular legume.
Nov 18, 2019 -
Striking (Huckleberry) Gold
plantsThe Agricultural Research Services strikes gold with a new potato variety.
Nov 04, 2019 -
Mining Manure for Phosphorus
plantsA mobile system removes phosphorus from manure offering flexibility in using nutrient to fertilize crops.
Oct 21, 2019 -
Planting for Pollinators
plants insectsThe ARS Bee Research Lab maintains a Pollinator Garden as an educational tool.
Oct 15, 2019 -
A New Way To Train Blackberry Canes
plantsA newly developed rotating cross-arm trellis and cane-training system helps blackberry growers.
Aug 26, 2019 -
How Do You Confuse a Sharpshooter?
insects plantsBy tapping into the vibrational signals they use as mating calls.
Aug 19, 2019 -
Breeding Blueberries with Better Traits
plantsARS scientists are on the forefront of research to provide growers and consumers with the very best berries.
Jul 22, 2019 -
ARS Research in Your July 4th Celebration
food safety plants insectsARS scientists play an essential role in bringing products to your grocery store shelves.
Jul 01, 2019 -
Cuphea Oil Chemical Repels Pests
plants insectsThe seeds of a purple-flowered annual known as cuphea could be the source of another insect repellent.
May 28, 2019 -
Pairing Up Plants
plantsGrowing companion plants with crops creates a “push-pull” effect on pests.
Mar 11, 2019 -
Barley and Hops: Beer’s Top Crops
plantsARS researchers play a role in enhancing the quality of the hops and barley needed to produce beer.
Mar 06, 2019 -
ARS Lab Evaluates Malted Barley
plantsEach year, ARS researchers evaluate about 6,000 samples of malting barley.
Mar 06, 2019 -
ARS Monitoring Water Quality Using Drones
plantsARS scientists are using drones to sample irrigation ponds for E. coli.
Feb 25, 2019 -
Plant Explorers on Film
plantsA 1925 film of USDA plant explorers David Fairchild and Palemon Dorsett's collecting trip has been found.
Feb 10, 2019 -
Historical Video Discovered
plantsClip taken from the 1925 silent film “Agricultural Explorations in Ceylon, Sumatra and Java.”
Feb 09, 2019 -
Elizabeth Ainsworth Receives NAS Prize
plantsFor groundbreaking work on addressing feeding the world in the face of global climate change.
Feb 07, 2019
