Researchers have developed a new, easier way to find the answer to the question, "How much carbon is stored in soil?"
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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 -
ARS scientists are studying the potential health risks of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA).
Apr 04, 2023 -
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 -
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.
Mar 01, 2022 -
A new protocol addresses sources of variability and uncertainty in measuring microbial community composition and its connection with agricultural management and changing climate.
Feb 10, 2022 -
Researchers determined that winter camelina and pennycress are effective in reducing excess nitrogen and preventing its escape from farmland.
Mar 31, 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 -
Scientists developed a effective, energy-saving technology to help keep microbes and mycotoxins off almonds.
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 -
A team of ARS and Boyce Thompson Institute researchers in Ithaca, NY, may have found a weak link in the citrus-greening disease cycle.
May 09, 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 -
Farmers can better determine how much or how little nitrogen to apply for optimal crop yields by using "Soil-Test Biological Activity" approach.
May 28, 2019 -
ARS researchers compared egg storage methods to verify the benefits of egg washing and refrigerated storage.
May 23, 2019 -
Researchers developed state-of-the-art sensors that estimate soil water levels using readings from electromagnetic pulses.
May 16, 2019 -
The researchers found that raising the temperature in stored peanuts solved the mold problem without affecting peanut quality.
May 15, 2019 -
ARS scientists have shown that anaerobic soil disinfestation is a promising alternative to methyl bromide fumigation.
Apr 19, 2018 -
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 has developed the LandPKS app to help farmers better monitor their soil and crop conditions to make better decisions about irrigating, weeding, and fertilizing crops.
Mar 29, 2018 -
A new garbage-processing technology reduces the municipal solid waste disposal in landfills and generates a co-product that can be used to reclaim damaged soils.
May 09, 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