A chance discovery has turned into effort to understand a scourge that is killing trees by the thousands.
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product innovation and quality
ARS team are experts at solving food-manufacturing problems by using cutting-edge processing technologies.
Jan 27, 2020 -
plants
The main ingredient in a new breakfast cereal is new soft white spring wheat developed by ARS.
Jan 21, 2020 -
animals
ARS studied goats with a version of the prion gene that has conferred increased resistance to scrapie.
Jan 13, 2020 -
human nutrition
ARS physiologist Elad Tako recently presented "Improving Food Security with Iron-Enriched Cereal Crops."
Jan 07, 2020 -
plants
Minnie Finger Lime, bred to grow well in Florida, is the perfect name for a new citrus cultivar.
Jan 06, 2020 -
product innovation and quality
ARS is one of the most successful federal agencies in bringing consumers the results of research.
Dec 30, 2019 -
general
The Library—and the Department of Agriculture—were established by President Abraham Lincoln on May 15, 1862
Dec 23, 2019 -
plants
ARS has developed a series of four ornamental pepper cultivars named Christmas Lights.
Dec 16, 2019 -
plants
A sprayable bioplastic helps deliver beneficial microbes to fight aflatoxins and other pathogens and pests.
Dec 09, 2019 -
plants
ARS scientists are trying to ensure a sustainable future for cranberries.
Dec 02, 2019 -
plants
Learn more about molecular biologist Lisa Ainsworth's work on crop responses to global atmospheric change.
Nov 26, 2019 -
animals
ARS scientists in Beltsville, Maryland are working to improve turkey production.
Nov 25, 2019 -
plants
The ARS National Peanut Research Laboratory celebrates 50 years of research on the popular legume.
Nov 18, 2019 -
general
ARS is part of a program to help military veterans explore careers in agriculture.
Nov 12, 2019 -
insects
Cute as Can Bee! Learn more ARS honey bee research.
Nov 05, 2019 -
plants
The Agricultural Research Services strikes gold with a new potato variety.
Nov 04, 2019 -
product innovation and quality
An ARS scientist developed monoclonal antibodies that screen for botulinum toxin.
Oct 28, 2019 -
plants
A mobile system removes phosphorus from manure offering flexibility in using nutrient to fertilize crops.
Oct 21, 2019 -
plantsinsects
The ARS Bee Research Lab maintains a Pollinator Garden as an educational tool.
Oct 15, 2019 -
insects
ARS research finds cedarwood oil has potential as a natural pest-control agent and wood treatment.
Oct 10, 2019 -
natural resources
Controlling cheatgrass to restore rangelands, reduce wildfires and increase sustainable grazing resources.
Oct 07, 2019 -
natural resources
ARS researchers studied bacterial levels in the waters collected by the Upper Oconee Watershed Network.
Sep 30, 2019 -
human nutrition
Farmers markets are an important link between local farms and communities.
Sep 24, 2019 -
general
The Library will host a public edit-a-thon on September 20 in Beltsville, MD
Sep 16, 2019 -
insects
Hunting for natural enemies of the red imported fire ant is paying off.
Sep 09, 2019 -
natural resources
How a robot may show us why soils are disappearing.
Sep 03, 2019 -
plants
A newly developed rotating cross-arm trellis and cane-training system helps blackberry growers.
Aug 26, 2019 -
insectsplants
By tapping into the vibrational signals they use as mating calls.
Aug 19, 2019 -
natural resources
Giant salivnia damages aquatic ecosystems by outgrowing and replacing native plants.
Aug 12, 2019 -
general
Smokey Bear celebrates his 75th birthday this week. Learn more.
Aug 05, 2019 -
A USDA lab is using ancient grains to create foods with added health benefits.
Jul 29, 2019 -
natural resources
LTAR research provides a greater understanding of the complexity of agroecosystem landscapes.
Jul 25, 2019 -
plants
ARS scientists are on the forefront of research to provide growers and consumers with the very best berries.
Jul 22, 2019 -
human nutrition
Scientists have identified in fermented cucumbers, peptides known to have anti-hypertensive properties.
Jul 16, 2019 -
general
Scientists win highest honor given to outstanding early-career scientists and engineers.
Jul 10, 2019 -
animals
USDA's National Animal Germplasm Collection researches a major milestone.
Jul 09, 2019 -
product innovation and quality
ARS researchers are exploring ways to make battered catfish that’s tasty, crispy, and more appealing.
Jul 08, 2019 -
insectsplantsproduct innovation and quality
ARS scientists play an essential role in bringing products to your grocery store shelves.
Jul 01, 2019 -
human nutrition
ARS study reveals vitamin E can be successfully added to frying oil and fried foods, like tortilla chips.
Jun 24, 2019 -
insects
Scientists with the USDA are studying ways to keep honeybees stress-free and healthy.
Jun 17, 2019 -
product innovation and quality
ARS scientists have a new job for lactic acid bacteria: turning sucrose into a sugar called isomelezitose.
Jun 10, 2019 -
animalsnatural resources
Two scientists are honored for outstanding scientific achievements in animal health and remote sensing.
Jun 04, 2019 -
general
BARD provides ARS scientists opportunities for collaborative research with an Israeli counterpart.
Jun 03, 2019 -
general
U.S.-Israel Binational Agricultural Research And Development Fund
May 28, 2019 -
insectsplants
The seeds of a purple-flowered annual known as cuphea could be the source of another insect repellent.
May 28, 2019 -
insects
In ARS laboratory studies essential oils in Italian honeysuckle killed 100 percent of mosquito larvae.
May 20, 2019 -
general
Images from the ARS Electron and Confocal Microscopy Unit have scientific photography awards.
May 13, 2019 -
food safety
ARS scientists have developed new methods to test beef for the presence of harmful pathogens.
May 06, 2019 -
human nutrition
USDA researchers have developed a low-glycemic sweetener, a benefit for diabetics and crop farmers.
Apr 29, 2019