Scientists are investigating the effects of land use management practices on wildfires as part of USDA’s Long-Term Agroecosystem Research program.
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ARS scientists are sounding out a new way to improve biogas production and help the environment.
Apr 28, 2023 -
ARS researchers investigated whether vegetative filter strips could remove excess nitrogen from runoff.
Apr 05, 2023 -
ARS researchers found that keeping plants in drainage ditches can benefit the aquatic ecosystem
May 02, 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 -
ARS scientists are combatting pests and diseases affecting avocado production in the U.S.
Mar 14, 2022 -
In the search for natural enemies of the emerald ash borer, one promising candidate is a tiny 5-7 millimeter-long parasitic wasp that lays its eggs on EAB larvae.
Mar 10, 2022 -
ARS researchers and the USDA Southwest Climate Hub developed a new set of tools aiming at helping farmers, ranchers, and other stakeholders plan for serious environmental challenges.
Mar 02, 2022 -
ARS is working with the Washington State Departments of Health and Agriculture and USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to prevent the northern giant hornet, formerly known as Asian giant hornet, from becoming established in the United States.
Aug 25, 2021 -
ARS scientists and the Foundation for the Study of Invasive Species in Argentina, conducted research to further understand tawny crazy ant behavior.
Feb 24, 2022 -
ARS scientists studied Puerto Rican fungal strains as possible biological control agents for managing the coffee berry borer in an environmentally sustainable manner.
Jan 28, 2022 -
Researchers determined that winter camelina and pennycress are effective in reducing excess nitrogen and preventing its escape from farmland.
Mar 31, 2021 -
Promoting “manuresheds” to combat nutrient pollution while taking advantage of manure’s productive uses.
Mar 25, 2021 -
A team of ARS scientists in cooperation with Pacific Biosciences published the first genome of the invasive spotted lanternfly.
Mar 23, 2021 -
Scientists are using dogs to sniff out citrus orchards for the devastating pathogen HBL, also known as Citrus Greening.
Mar 11, 2021 -
ARS is helping lead the mapping of the first complete genome of the Asian giant hornet.
Mar 11, 2021 -
ARS researchers and their collaborator have demonstrated that an areawide mating disruption approach could control peach tree pests.
Jul 27, 2020 -
ARS scientists are looking into “attractive” ways to kill brown marmorated stink bugs.
Jul 27, 2020 -
ARS researchers are working to counter Emerald Ash borers with releases of the parasitic wasp Tetrastichus planipennisi and gene-based control.
May 24, 2019 -
ARS researchers and APHIS colleagues developed a new test that quickly identifies red imported fire ants
Mar 29, 2019 -
"Grass Roots", an exhibit developed by ARS scientists, educates the public on the importance, diversity, and benefits of turfgrass and their crop relatives.
Feb 16, 2017 -
ARS researchers in New Orleans, LA, looked for an environmentally friendly, biobased alternative for cleaning cotton.
May 28, 2019 -
ARS scientists have made significant progress in helping Florida's citrus growers by providing management approaches for controlling citrus greening.
May 08, 2018 -
ARS scientists have developed management strategies that reduce the buildup of dry plant material that fuels large wildfires.
May 07, 2018 -
ARS scientists and collaborators have developed two new tools to improve water hyacinth control.
May 02, 2017