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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

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ARS researchers discovered a novel way to help America’s food processors and farmers save money and reduce waste by extending the shelf life of fruits.
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ARS researchers are helping U.S. wine growers better manage their grapes after wildfire events.
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Featured Video: Turning Waste Into Crop Power: How Insect Frass Protects Plants and Feeds Soil

 

 

Research that Matters to You

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Improving

Our Nation's Livestock                       
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Supporting

   Our Nation's Health                            
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Protecting

    Our Nation's Crops               
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Restoring

Our Nation's Natural Resources
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Discovering

Scientific Discoveries Abroad

 

 

 

 

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Animal Health

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.

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Crops

ARS researchers discovered a new biocontrol technique to reduce one of the biggest pests to wheat growers.
 

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Food Safety

ARS researchers have developed an improved method for finding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food packaging.

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Protecting Our Resources

Researchers worked with the Quapaw tribe to create high-resolution digital maps of soil properties for their tribal lands.

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Human Nutrition

ARS-funded research found a correlation between adequate brain level concentrations of vitamin K and better cognitive function.

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