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plants
Data innovation is helping save the citrus industry from the devastating citrus greening disease.
Nov 29, 2021 -
animals
The Beltsville Small White turkey, now considered a heritage breed, was developed by the USDA in the 1940s.
Nov 22, 2021 -
plants
ARS scientists have joined a team researching ways to control and combat sudden oak death disease.
Nov 15, 2021 -
natural resources
ARS is working with researchers in Ireland to reduce excess phosphorus from fertilizer leaching into lakes and rivers.
Nov 08, 2021 -
plants
ARS is working with NASA on a way for astronauts to watch over the foods they will farm on space voyages.
Nov 04, 2021 -
plants
ARS scientists are studying a harmless fungus which can dramatically accelerate plant growth.
Nov 03, 2021 -
plants
ARS and Pheronym, Inc. send beneficial nematodes to the ISS to study them under microgravity conditions.
Nov 02, 2021 -
plants
ARS and NASA are working to develop sustainable farming techniques to grow fresh produce while in space.
Nov 01, 2021 -
insects
The tiny samurai wasp may be a good biological control agent for reducing brown marmorated stink bugs.
Oct 25, 2021 -
human nutrition
Manteca yellow bean is more digestible, provides more iron bioavailability and boils faster.
Oct 18, 2021 -
animals
ARS scientists and staff have been studying Covid-19 to ensure that America’s agricultural system is safe.
Oct 11, 2021 -
human nutrition
Popcorn is a popular snack and can be a healthy, whole grain choice for omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans.
Oct 04, 2021 -
plants
Frost-resistant Wiñay potatoes were developed through international joint research with ARS and Peru.
Sep 27, 2021 -
product innovation and quality
Researchers are using peanut skins to fortify milk chocolate increasing the chocolate’s antioxidant levels.
Sep 13, 2021 -
insects
Scientists are studying magnetic senses in leaf-cutter ants, a major pest for tropical and subtropical crops.
Sep 07, 2021 -
product innovation and quality
Developing sustainable and commercially viable bioplastics made from agricultural materials.
Aug 30, 2021 -
human nutrition
Berries are among the many flavonoid-rich foods that may help slow the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.
Aug 23, 2021 -
insects
Microalgae could provide a strong, sustainably produced artificial diet for honey bees.
Aug 16, 2021 -
food safety
Online quantitative food microbiology database contains information on how microbes grow, survive, and die.
Aug 09, 2021 -
animals
Next-generation laboratory gives scientists the ability to expand research established at Plum Island.
Aug 02, 2021 -
insects
Have you ever wondered how long a mosquito needs to bite you to pass on a pathogen?
Jul 26, 2021 -
natural resources
A decade ago, ARS began a project to photograph the effectiveness of an ancient erosion-control technique.
Jul 19, 2021 -
plants
Fungi that can naturally disable or eliminate insects may be key to protecting pecans’ future.
Jul 12, 2021 -
product innovation and quality
ARS has developed a “foam charcoal” that eliminates the need for lighter fluid.
Jul 06, 2021 -
plants
Double-cropping system improves a farmer’s profit margin by growing cattle feed between rows of a cash crop.
Jun 28, 2021 -
plants
ARS scientists are using remote sensing to help wine grape growers improve irrigation strategies.
Jun 21, 2021 -
human nutrition
ARS scientists found a way to make a valuable compound from bread waste.
Jun 14, 2021 -
natural resources
ARS soil scientist Hal Collins is studying the impacts of retaining carbon in soil.
Jun 07, 2021 -
insects
Methyl benzoate is equally effective as both a government-approved food additive and as a pesticide.
Jun 01, 2021 -
insects
ARS researchers are investigating whether insects are involved in the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
May 24, 2021 -
insects
ARS scientists are always coming up with innovative ways to tackle problems that really bug farmers.
May 17, 2021 -
plants
A look at how ARS will guide fruit and vegetable production in the future.
May 12, 2021 -
plants
From the start, USDA researchers have helped with fruit and vegetable growers meet their biggest challenges.
May 10, 2021 -
general
The 17-year periodical cicada known as Brood X will appear in mid-May.
May 04, 2021 -
human nutrition
This Earth Day, find inspiration to curb food loss and waste with tips that have stood the test of time.
Apr 26, 2021 -
human nutrition
Using leftover ingredients in meals can add nutrition and prevent waste.
Apr 19, 2021 -
plants
ARS is helping soybean farmers in North Carolina by introducing artificial intelligence to their tool kits.
Apr 12, 2021 -
plants
"Yield Editor" provides more reliable yield maps so farmers can customize operations to maximize yield.
Apr 05, 2021 -
insects
ARS researchers are providing pest management solutions for peach tree growers.
Mar 29, 2021 -
animals
Thanks to major clover-centric breakthroughs, we’ve found yet another reason to love clover this March.
Mar 22, 2021 -
plants
George Washington Carver's legacy lives on at the Agricultural Research Service.
Mar 15, 2021 -
insectsplants
Scientists are using ultraviolet light to kill pests of strawberry and other fruit crops.
Mar 08, 2021 -
animals
The Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative is working to build a better dairy cow.
Mar 01, 2021 -
animals
The team building the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility continues to take challenges in stride.
Feb 22, 2021 -
plants
ARS researchers are working to combat the invasive pest guava root-knot nematode.
Feb 15, 2021 -
general
We're reflecting on what we at ARS accomplished during 2020 as we gear up for 2021.
Feb 08, 2021 -
natural resources
An ARS team is studying the effects of biochar on poor-quality or significantly degraded land.
Feb 01, 2021 -
product innovation and quality
A biobased kitty litter is made from eastern red cedar flakes and other biodegradable ingredients.
Jan 25, 2021 -
food safety
ARS scientists have identified a method to improve the safety of ready-to-eat foods.
Jan 18, 2021