ARS researchers are creating single-use containers that are biodegradable.
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insects
ARS scientists are working to reduce the toll fire ants have been taking.
Jun 27, 2022 -
plants
Using a raised bed for your garden can benefit you, your vegetables, and the environment.
Jun 20, 2022 -
animals
Scientists found that feeding steam-flaked corn to cattle significantly reduced enteric methane emissions.
Jun 13, 2022 -
human nutrition
ARS researchers investigate whether late evening eating leads to higher energy intake.
Jun 06, 2022 -
natural resources
ARS scientists are employing manure to help dairy farmers tackle climate change.
May 31, 2022 -
human nutrition
Research suggests a role between the gut microbiome and maintenance of muscle strength with advancing age.
May 23, 2022 -
human nutrition
ARS research examines the role of the gut microbiome on muscle strength in both mice and older adult humans
May 23, 2022 -
general
The Earth BioGenome Project aims to sequence, catalog, and characterize the genomes of all known organisms.
May 16, 2022 -
plants
Seaweed farming is the fastest-growing sector of American aquaculture.
May 09, 2022 -
plants
Popular folk remedy witch hazel is an effective and natural alternative to conventional antibiotics.
May 02, 2022 -
natural resources
Remote sensing is quickly becoming a major tool for ranchers for adaptive management.
Apr 27, 2022 -
natural resources
ARS's decades long turfgrass research focuses on seed production, disease resistance, and more.
Apr 26, 2022 -
natural resources
No grass: no functioning ecosystems, forage quality lacking; wildlife and livestock would not survive.
Apr 25, 2022 -
natural resources
The Agricultural Research Service celebrates Earth Day 365 days a year.
Apr 22, 2022 -
natural resources
Interview with Lisa Ainsworth, molecular biologist at the Global Change and Photosynthesis Research Unit.
Apr 21, 2022 -
insects
Genes in the European corn borer moth can help them survive variable climate conditions.
Apr 18, 2022 -
insects
ARS researchers are looking at ways to control the crop-feasting bagrada bug.
Apr 11, 2022 -
plants
RNAi technology was used to create a plum variety resistant to Sharka disease caused by plum pox virus.
Apr 04, 2022 -
human nutrition
ARS research shows that eating nuts can change the microbiota that live inside our intestines.
Mar 28, 2022 -
insects
ARS researchers have created an artificial diet to raise the beneficial pink spotted lady beetle.
Mar 21, 2022 -
human nutrition
ARS scientists studied the potential benefits of a yogurt fortified with heart healthy chickpea flour.
Mar 14, 2022 -
animals
Check out a few of our tips for raising healthy chickens.
Mar 07, 2022 -
plants
Sleuths use science to uncover the culprit decimating Hawaii’s nut trees.
Feb 28, 2022 -
human nutrition
Popular sweetener stevia found to have no negative effect on human gut health.
Feb 22, 2022 -
natural resourcesplants
ARS is helping to solve the problem of 1.2 million acres of abandoned mined land across Appalachia.
Feb 14, 2022 -
human nutrition
ARS scientists are interested in how different foods and dietary patterns can improve health.
Feb 07, 2022 -
natural resourcesplants
Mississippi Delta farmers may reap the benefits for flooding their fields during the fall and winter.
Jan 31, 2022 -
animals
Studying and improving all life stages of the Atlantic salmon at a state-of-the-art facility in Maine.
Jan 24, 2022 -
natural resources
Researchers are studying genetics of the African Baobab tree to determine how to protect it for generations.
Jan 18, 2022 -
natural resources
How to build and maintain a snow monitoring station using automated trail cameras.
Jan 10, 2022 -
insects
ARS has developed several novel attractants capable of luring in bloodsucking insects--a serious problem in agriculture.
Jan 03, 2022 -
plants
A team of scientists is using shortwave ultraviolent light (UV-C) to kill powdery mildew fungus.
Dec 27, 2021 -
plants
ARS scientists are researching the pigweed to find ways to mitigate this highly adaptable weed.
Dec 20, 2021 -
animals
A one-of-a-kind collection is designed to preserve the biodiversity of animal agriculture.
Dec 13, 2021 -
general
Who was "Moldy Mary"? The unknown heroine in the mass production of penicillin.
Dec 06, 2021 -
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