Welcome to Scientific Discoveries
Scientific Discoveries features the latest research and innovation in agricultural science. The accomplishments on this site showcase ARS’s dedicated scientists finding groundbreaking and timely solutions to our country’s biggest agricultural challenges. From the farmer's field to the consumer's table, ARS is working hard to help farmers, ranchers, and suppliers provide our great nation with safe, abundant, and high-quality food and agricultural products.
This is a remarkable time for agricultural research, with new innovations and advanced scientific tools that are helping to solve agriculture’s biggest and most urgent challenges facing our farmers, growers, ranchers, and industry members.
Dive into Scientific Discoveries, and learn about the latest innovations in agricultural research.
Latest Research Updates
ARS researchers are helping the aquaculture industry with disease detection and management.
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ARS researchers have developed an improved method for finding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food packaging.
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Animal Health
ARS researchers and collaborators demonstrated that oils from algae can produce the necessary omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oils.
Crops
ARS scientists are examining one of the things that makes sorghum naturally resistant to weeds — a natural herbicide the plant secretes from its roots.
Food Safety
Hempseed cake was mixed into cattle feed for approximately 16 weeks and then meat products from the cattle were tested for CBD and THC levels.
Protecting Our Resources
Researchers used the Lawson Aerator to evaluate the effectiveness of a mechanical treatment to renovate rangelands.
Human Nutrition
ARS researchers studied whether different dietary patterns were linked to decision-making performance and stress exposure.
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