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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 and University of California-Berkeley scientists are evaluating the potential of a parasitoid wasp to control the fruit fly, spotted wing drosophila.

ARS scientists are combatting pests and diseases affecting avocado production in the U.S.

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.

ARS scientists and the Foundation for the Study of Invasive Species in Argentina, conducted research to further understand tawny crazy ant behavior.

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

ARS scientists studied Puerto Rican fungal strains as possible biological control agents for managing the coffee berry borer in an environmentally sustainable manner.

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.

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

A team of ARS scientists in cooperation with Pacific Biosciences published the first genome of the invasive spotted lanternfly.

ARS is helping lead the mapping of the first complete genome of the Asian giant hornet.

Learn about the Keepsake strawberry developed by ARS

Scientists are using dogs to sniff out citrus orchards for the devastating pathogen HBL, also known as Citrus Greening.

ARS researchers and their collaborator have demonstrated that an areawide mating disruption approach could control peach tree pests.

ARS scientists are looking into “attractive” ways to kill brown marmorated stink bugs.

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 researchers are working to counter Emerald Ash borers with releases of the parasitic wasp Tetrastichus planipennisi and gene-based control.

ARS researchers and APHIS colleagues developed a new test that quickly identifies red imported fire ants

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 and collaborators have developed two new tools to improve water hyacinth control.

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.