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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 in Grand Forks, ND collaborated with the University of North Dakota, to find a new way to fight disease using a very old remedy: The chokeberry.
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ARS researchers in New Orleans, LA, have found a new way to enrich soils and boost cotton yields – with sugar.
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Featured Video: Beneficial Wasp May Help Put Sting in Fruit Pest
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Animal Health
ARS researchers studied the transmission dynamics of avian influenza virus in disease outbreaks of both commercial and backyard flocks.
Crops
The National Plant Germplasm System--a collection of seeds, cuttings, bud wood, rootstocks, and other plant material--has had over 209,700 accessions shipped to 81 countries.
Food Safety
Researchers add pulsed light to an arsenal of tools to decontaminate foods.
Protecting Our Resources
A team of researchers has combined satellite data with virtual fencing to turn ordinary livestock grazing into a powerful tool to reduce wildfire risk.
Human Nutrition
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) researchers are helping Americans offset chronic health diseases and the debilitating effects of obesity, which can cost up to $4.5 trillion in annual health care expenditures.
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