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Researchers have developed a new, easier way to find the answer to the question, "How much carbon is stored in soil?"

ARS researchers have developed a unique mobile system that assesses and maps out soil carbon to a depth of 30 centimeters (the plow layer) – all in real time.

Intercropping perennial herbaceous crops with trees successfully increased organic soil carbon levels.

ARS scientists have developed yellow bean varieties that contain more absorbable iron.

ARS researchers developed a new spawning aid for female channel catfish resulting in increased egg yield.

ARS scientists created a new potato variety with greater yields and better processing qualities, especially for making chips and fries.

Planting cover crops and not tilling the soil improves the soil’s carbon balance with minimal impact on the water balance.

ARS researchers released two new varieties of blackberry: ‘Twilight’ and ‘Hall’s Beauty.’

Learn about the Keepsake strawberry developed by ARS

ARS scientists recently released “Contender” peanut, which is high in oleic fatty acids.

Good food going bad is a sad thing when many people are going hungry, but ARS researchers have addressed that issue.

ARS scientists have developed a biodegradable edible film from casein, a milk protein, which can be used as a food wrap.

ARS scientists released two new varieties of potatoes—'Clearwater Russet' and 'Blazer Russet'—that will be used by McDonald's for French fries.

ARS scientists and collaborators developed and released the new OLé peanut.

ARS scientists, in collaboration with the Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute, developed a low-calorie, fruit-based snack bar fortified with micronutrients and fiber.