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ARS researchers deliver hard wheat varieties that North Carolina farmers and bakers can use for artisan breads.

Healthy rangelands are essential for ensuring grazing and forage productivity, reducing wind erosion and wildfire risks, and supporting wildlife ecosystems.

ARS scientists are developing new, safer, and practical solutions for controlling tick populations and protecting humans and animals from tick bites.

ARS researchers and their partners released a promising new Vignoles variety for U.S. wine grape growers.

ARS scientists and research partners found that bacteria on grape leaves can remove smokey chemicals from charred wine grapes.

ARS researchers are studying the endangered Franklin’s bumble bee with an eye toward conservation efforts for other pollinators.

Responding to growing demand from America’s almond growers, ARS developed a new almond cultivar that will help growers reduce costs and improve efficiency when managing their orchards.

Using surface water irrigation can help Arkansas farmers maximize their profits while also providing groundwater recovery and long-term availability for groundwater in the region.

ARS researchers found that growing certain types of rice and fish together could provide economic and production benefits for American rice farmers

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) researchers are using a high-tech test to keep adulterants out of food—whether they were intentionally added or not. 

ARS scientists released a new hop variety that will greatly benefit the American brewing industry.

ARS researchers are conducting field studies to help stop the spread of this invasive insect

Common crupina threatens “First Food” growth on tribal lands

ARS researchers are working on improving fish fillet quality.

U.S. agriculture could save billions by targeting invasive weeds with biological control agents

New online tool helps California farmers reduce the risks of climate change.

ARS researchers are mapping the genome of the passionflower bee in order to help protect bee diversity.

ARS research shows different wavelengths may alter pathogenicity of wheat blotch.

ARS aims to make Popping Beans a tasty snack that is both protein-rich and gluten-free

Researchers add pulsed light to an arsenal of tools to decontaminate foods.

ARS scientists on the campus of Tufts University at the Jean Mayer Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging found that a low intake of powerhouse Vitamin K has the potential to reduce cognition and alter several types of nerve cells.

ARS scientists are providing growers with a DIY process to fight insect pests.

Scientists in potato country have found many new threats to the nation’s spuds

Researchers develop new method to catalog and share wild plant genomes.

When selecting UV absorbers, go natural.

Five-year cover crop study showed greater yields and improved root microbiomes for some plants

Aquaponic systems may help sweetpotato industry and feed ‘urban deserts.’

Scientists are investigating how farmer can maximize profitability with limited water.

Researchers use cutting-edge imaging to pre-screen fruit for the marketplace.

Research found that the consumption of vitamins D and K can lower the risk of neurodegenerative disorders.

Researchers bring rosette weevil to bear on yellow star thistle.

Navigating E. coli risk in the lettuce industry

ARS researchers use genetic panel to improve crop quality and marketability

Scientists develop new sorghum lines to help cash crops from nematode attacks.

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.

Growing switchgrass in non-irrigated pivot corners may help make farmers’ ends meet

ARS researchers are studying the relationships between psychological stress, diet, and health outcomes.

Researchers adopt on-site plotting and multi-spectral sensors to gather new data

ARS researchers are collaborating with the University of Alaska Fairbanks on projects focused on Alaskan agriculture.

ARS researchers aim to curb the spread of invasive pests and plants through Area-Wide Pest Management

Isochoric freezing is offering the promise of longer-lasting, higher-quality food products.

Researchers are studying how honey’s bioactive compounds can help against foodborne pathogens.

Researcher develops technique to turn dairy waste products into bioplastic.