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 have established new human milk reference values to support healthier mothers and infants, and more resilient families.
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ARS researchers have developed new pest control methods for America’s farmers.
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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.
Crops
ARS researchers discovered a new biocontrol technique to reduce one of the biggest pests to wheat growers.
Food Safety
ARS researchers have developed an improved method for finding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food packaging.
Protecting Our Resources
Pumping groundwater from local aquifers to irrigate crops has increased yields but is steadily reducing the supply of available water for future use.
Human Nutrition
The virus influenza A strain crossed from humans to swine at least 370 separate times between 2009 and 2021.
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