Articles

Scientists develop new sorghum lines to help cash crops from nematode attacks.

ARS Researchers search for solutions to X-disease, devastating the U.S. sweet cherry industry.

A tiny wasp is turning out to be an important ally for one of America’s biggest crops.

Scientists discovered that bees and hoverflies collect pollen from centipedegrass flower heads.

Specially trained canines may be used to detect citrus greening in orchards.

ARS researchers are helping prevent the spread of citrus pathogens.

Trap controls Asian citrus psyllids in citrus trees growing in residential and commercial landscapes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Female monarchs prefer some milkweed species over others.

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

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