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Researchers work to ensure that quality matches or surpasses quantity

ARS scientists are studying the flame resistance of naturally colored cotton.

Disease-carrying pests cost the world billions.

Natural pathogen may arrest the pest’s hold on crop fields

Understanding what can affect genes may lead to more potent vaccines

Scientists are working with biochar materials to replace petroleum in products like tires.

Disposable Consumer Products May Sprout Antimicrobial Resistance

More greenhouse gas comes from water than land.

Scientists are investigating how farmer can maximize profitability with limited water.

ARS researchers are studying ways to protect cacao from diseases that are major problem for cacao production.

ARS scientists are innovating fruit packaging to drastically extend shelf life and reduce food waste.

Scientists work to define how agriculture affects greenhouse gasses and more

ARS scientists are providing growers with a DIY process to fight insect pests.

A recently discovered compound in peppers may help counter the adverse effects of some diabetes medications.

Project examines the role of prebiotics in healthy gut microbiota.

Scientists use Louisiana-grown crops to create foods with health-promoting properties.

Studies suggest increasing vitamin K may help muscles, bones, memory, and more.

ARS research shows physical activity and diet may affect cell activity.

Scientists in potato country have found many new threats to the nation’s spuds

ARS-funded research delves into the critical connection between childhood obesity and bone health.

New scanner can monitor children’s fruit and vegetable intake.

Researchers find that temperament predicts weight gain.

Being overweight may predispose mothers to pass health challenges to their children.

Researchers develop new method to catalog and share wild plant genomes.

ARS project begins to refill water source beneath Mississippi Delta.

A new approach to tackling the spotted-wing drosophila involves manipulating the behavior of these insects.

Researchers are identifying new sources of sweetpotatoes, watermelons, and peppers that resist serious pests.

When selecting UV absorbers, go natural.

New research sheds light on how plants navigate complex challenges.

ARS researchers and the mango industry are working to develop mangoes that are resistant to anthracnose disease.

Researchers use long-term data to assess organic practices.

Chimney bees successfully augment declining honeybee pollination.

DNA analysis continues to improve efficiencies in crop breeding.

Electricity makes fire ants release pheromone that attracts natural predators.

An ARS entomologist is utilizing fire ants as biocontrol to help save sugarcane fields from the sugarcane borer.

Venom found in nestmates’ digestive systems could be key ingredient.

ARS researchers use biocontrol methods to manage fire ant populations.

Diversity allows desert bees to thrive in hot arid environments

Production and demand-oriented research work in concert to boost profits

ARS scientists are studying declining populations of the lady beetle.

ARS scientists are developing methods for testing, controlling, and mitigating boxwood blight.

Study shows that the old rule of thumb may not apply to all situations.

Researchers use cutting-edge imaging to pre-screen fruit for the marketplace.

Research found that the consumption of vitamins D and K can lower the risk of neurodegenerative disorders.

Navigating E. coli risk in the lettuce industry

ARS technology helps cotton industry eliminate plastic contamination.

Five years on, the ARSX competition continues to drive scientific innovation

ARS researchers use genetic panel to improve crop quality and marketability

Growing switchgrass in non-irrigated pivot corners may help make farmers’ ends meet

Researchers find eating vegetables improves emotional wellbeing.