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Welcome to Scientific Discoveries

Revolutionary Science for a Growing World

ARS National Program Areas

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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

Explore Our Discoveries

Take a look across the country to see what ARS scientists are doing to enrich our lives

Pacific West

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Pacific West Area produces over 400 different types of crops.

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Plains

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Plains Area has the largest land holdings dedicated to range and livestock research in ARS.

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Midwest

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Midwest Area has a long history of developing new and improved food and non-food products.

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Northeast

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Northeast Area focuses on solving agricultural and human health problems of high national priority.

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Southeast

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Southeast Area plays a major role in improving productivity of major commodities.

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Watch Our Discoveries with Impact

ARS By The Numbers

ARS Awards

Learn about the prestigious awards received by some of ARS's scientists.

 

 

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