ARS researchers recently developed and released three new pea cultivars that can be grown in the cooler months.
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In recent years, farmers in the southeastern United States have struggled with the invasive guava root-knot nematode.
Apr 26, 2023 -
Researchers developed a portable, dual detection biosensor that enables on-site testing of samples for mercury and displays the results on a smart phone.
Apr 26, 2023 -
Scientists have identified a tomato gene that's responsible for the softening process in the fruit as it matures, and found a way to inhibit the gene, keeping tomatoes firmer, longer.
Apr 24, 2023 -
ARS researchers examined rhododendron plants growing in native stands, looking for microbes that cause diseases that affect other plants.
Apr 17, 2023 -
Researchers developed a forecast tool to determine which areas have the highest probability of a large rangeland fire.
Apr 13, 2023 -
ARS scientists are studying the potential health risks of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA).
Apr 04, 2023 -
Research at the ARS Western Human Nutrition Research Center revealed that consuming a new type of wheat may help control blood sugar.
Apr 13, 2022 -
ARS and University of California-Berkeley scientists are evaluating the potential of a parasitoid wasp to control the fruit fly, spotted wing drosophila.
Apr 12, 2022 -
Scientists are producing new strains of cotton that offer both quality and abundance.
Mar 14, 2022 -
ARS scientists are combatting pests and diseases affecting avocado production in the U.S.
Mar 14, 2022 -
ARS scientists found that methyl benzoate can repel, and even kill, other insects and pests, including the spotted wing drosophila fly.
Mar 09, 2022 -
ARS scientists in collaboration with researchers at the University of Georgia, developed a series of algorithms capable of effectively predicting the prevalence of Salmonella.
Mar 03, 2022 -
A new variety of sugarcane has high fiber content, excellent regrowth ability, high stalk population, cold tolerance, disease resistance, and excellent biomass yield.
Feb 25, 2022 -
ARS has been a central player in the Wheat Productivity Enhancement Program for Pakistan, a decade-long international collaboration.
Mar 24, 2021 -
ARS researchers found that two disinfectants could reduce, Salmonella on papayas.
Mar 23, 2021 -
Certain plant-based compounds and probiotic cultures are effective for keeping poultry and eggs free from harmful bacteria.
Mar 23, 2021 -
Learn about the Keepsake strawberry developed by ARS
Mar 11, 2021 -
Scientists are using dogs to sniff out citrus orchards for the devastating pathogen HBL, also known as Citrus Greening.
Mar 11, 2021 -
Researchers found a way to distinguish between two citrus diseases that are similar in appearance, but dangerously different.
Jul 27, 2020 -
Scientists developed a effective, energy-saving technology to help keep microbes and mycotoxins off almonds.
Jul 27, 2020 -
A way to control mold while keeping the strawberries fresh and tasty.
Jul 27, 2020 -
ARS scientists at the Food Safety and Intervention Technologies Laboratory have hatched a way to produce safer eggs without jeopardizing quality.
Jul 27, 2020 -
ARS scientists recently released “Contender” peanut, which is high in oleic fatty acids.
Jul 24, 2020 -
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.
Mar 13, 2019 -
ARS researchers decided to examine the genetics that underpin broccoli's ability to cope with heat stress.
May 07, 2019 -
ARS scientists are using a device known as "SHIME," to study the influence of dietary changes on the activity of these microbes in a simulated environment outside the human digestive tract.
Apr 03, 2018 -
ARS scientists designed and developed portable and stationary LED-light grading systems and developed a computerized software system.
Apr 26, 2017 -
ARS researchers compared egg storage methods to verify the benefits of egg washing and refrigerated storage.
May 23, 2019 -
The researchers found that raising the temperature in stored peanuts solved the mold problem without affecting peanut quality.
May 15, 2019 -
ARS researchers in Oregon have bred more than 20 varieties of hops since the 1950s.
May 15, 2019 -
ARS scientists have worked with public and private partners to develop animal vaccines, antibody therapies, and strategies for enhancing the immune systems of farm animals.
Apr 17, 2018 -
ARS scientists released two new varieties of potatoes—'Clearwater Russet' and 'Blazer Russet'—that will be used by McDonald's for French fries.
Mar 22, 2018 -
ARS scientists and collaborators developed and released the new OLé peanut.
May 02, 2017 -
ARS collaborated with the FDA to develop a low-cost, portable detection system that can differentiate between active and non-active toxins in food samples
Mar 03, 2017