A Koi carp in a rice paddy field. (Photo by Yulin Jia, ARS)

product innovation and quality

Rice and Fish: A Dynamic Duo in Rice Paddy Fields

ARS researchers found that growing certain types of rice and fish together could provide economic and production benefits for American rice farmers

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food safety

A “Sweet” High-Tech Test for Cocoa Powder Replacement

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) researchers are using a high-tech test to keep adulterants out of food—whether they were intentionally added or not.

A cone from a Vera hop plant, grown in Moxee, WA. (Photo by Kayla Altendorf, ARS)

plants

New “Vera” Hop Variety Makes Brew-tiful Beers

ARS scientists released a new hop variety that will greatly benefit the American brewing industry.

insects

Scouting the Spotted Lanternfly to Halt Vineyard Invasions

ARS researchers are conducting field studies to help stop the spread of this invasive insect

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As a highly invasive plant, water hyacinth can be deceptively beautiful. (Getty Images).

plants

ARS Works to Mitigate Spread of Highly Invasive Water Hyacinth

Researchers adopt on-site plotting and multi-spectral sensors to gather new data

insects

Long-term Solutions for Controlling Invasive Pests

ARS researchers aim to curb the spread of invasive pests and plants through Area-Wide Pest Management

insects

Hunting a Tree Killer

Researchers investigate deadly parasites of beech trees.