A mobile system removes phosphorus from manure offering flexibility in using nutrient to fertilize crops.
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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 -
insectsplants
The seeds of a purple-flowered annual known as cuphea could be the source of another insect repellent.
May 28, 2019 -
general
U.S.-Israel Binational Agricultural Research And Development Fund
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 -
food safety
It is a question anyone who has ever eaten or cooked an egg might want to ask: How should we store them?
Apr 23, 2019 -
food safety
A test kit developed by ARS can help protect food from mycotoxins.
Apr 15, 2019 -
general
Three Scientists Are Being Honored For Their Achievements In Pioneering And Impactful Research.
Apr 10, 2019 -
general
ARS honors top researchers for their scientific contributions and achievements.
Apr 09, 2019 -
insects
An ARS entomologist is focused on finding natural ways to control stink bugs.
Apr 08, 2019 -
insects
The emerald ash borer is destroying ash trees, which are used to make baseball bats.
Apr 01, 2019 -
general
A massive collection of scientific cultures is part of the USDA's Agricultural Research Service.
Mar 27, 2019 -
general
The ARS Culture Collection safeguards important microbial resources from around the world.
Mar 26, 2019 -
product innovation and quality
ARS scientists developed a nonwoven cotton gauze that quickly stanches bleeding and promotes healing.
Mar 18, 2019 -
plants
Growing companion plants with crops creates a “push-pull” effect on pests.
Mar 11, 2019 -
plants
ARS researchers play a role in enhancing the quality of the hops and barley needed to produce beer.
Mar 06, 2019 -
plants
Each year, ARS researchers evaluate about 6,000 samples of malting barley.
Mar 06, 2019 -
plants
ARS scientists are using drones to sample irrigation ponds for E. coli.
Feb 25, 2019 -
insects
There’s surprising news about a pest that’s the main culprit in global honey bee colony losses.
Feb 19, 2019 -
insects
The spotted lanternfly, first sighted in Pennsylvania, is an invasive pest to the United States.
Feb 11, 2019 -
general
Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, Administrator of the USDA's Agricultural Research Service, introduces a new platform, Tellus, for sharing ARS success stories and more.
Feb 11, 2019 -
plants
A 1925 film of USDA plant explorers David Fairchild and Palemon Dorsett's collecting trip has been found.
Feb 10, 2019