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ARS researchers in Ames, IA, are on the forefront of studying avian influenza in cows to protect the dairy industry.

ARS researchers studied the transmission dynamics of avian influenza virus in disease outbreaks of both commercial and backyard flocks.

ARS-funded scientists developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-aided computer vision system for real-time monitoring of fish in recirculating aquaculture systems.

ARS researchers found that two disinfectants could reduce, Salmonella on papayas.

Scientists developed a method to analyze PFAS in foods including chicken, pork, beef, catfish, and eggs.

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

ARS-funded research found a correlation between adequate brain level concentrations of vitamin K and better cognitive function.

ARS researchers in Albany, CA, are developing a new technology that could "freshen up" the frozen fruit and vegetable market. 

ARS researchers worked with the produce industry to develop a food-safe, compostable adhesive formulation for price look-up labels on produce.

The virus influenza A strain crossed from humans to swine at least 370 separate times between 2009 and 2021.

ARS-funded researchers in Little Rock, AR, studied how a mother’s physical activity during pregnancy could affect infant brain development.

ARS, the University of Arkansas and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, led a study to identify environmental impacts from U.S. beef production.

By using telomere-to-telomere assemblies, ARS scientists can better understand the biological and genomic basis for how animals differ.

ARS researchers and collaborators demonstrated that oils from algae can produce the necessary omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oils.

Hempseed cake was mixed into cattle feed for approximately 16 weeks and then meat products from the cattle were tested for CBD and THC levels.

ARS researchers studied whether different dietary patterns were linked to decision-making performance and stress exposure.

ARS scientists used artificial intelligence to develop image-based identification for five common stored grain insect species.

ARS scientists conducted research to determine if America’s agricultural system is safe from COVID-19.

ARS scientists conducted research to determine if America’s agricultural system is safe from COVID-19.

ARS scientists conducted research to determine if America’s agricultural system is safe from COVID-19.

ARS scientists developed novel, reversible biocides that kill disease-causing bacteria while minimizing other toxic effects.

ARS researchers developed an antibody against the most lethal variant of the Shiga toxin, called Stx2.

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

ARS researchers collaborated with scientists from the University of Florida to develop a simpler method to sterilize mosquitoes.

Scientists have assembled a collection of yeasts that convert agriculture waste into bio-oil, which is then easily converted into biodiesel or renewable jet fuel.

ARS researchers collaborated with Kansas State University to reduce the potential consequences of the Japanese encephalitis virus entering the United States.

Researchers developed a portable, dual detection biosensor that enables on-site testing of samples for mercury and displays the results on a smart phone.

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.

Scientists found that fish raised in reused water faced significantly higher mortality rates that those grown in tanks supplied with fresh spring water.

Researchers determined that clam byproducts and hemp fibers meet the nutritional needs of farmed fish Florida pompano.

Researchers have teamed up with wine growers to determine whether waste from wine grapes can be converted into healthy food components.

ARS scientists collaborated to sequence and assemble the genomes of the ticks that cause cattle fever and anaplasmosis.

ARS scientists are studying the potential health risks of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA).

Scientists are taking grazing to a new level by developing sheep that prefer or tolerate the bitter taste of plants.

Changes in cattle rumen associated with liver abscesses remain well after the early development of rumen acidosis caused by high corn diets.

Research at the ARS Western Human Nutrition Research Center revealed that consuming a new type of wheat may help control blood sugar.

Scientists have developed and are testing a derivative of urushiol that could help desensitize the skin of individuals susceptible to poison ivy dermatitis.

ARS-funded researchers investigated how the content of oligosaccharides differed in milk produced by women with normal weight, overweight, or obesity.

A stabilizer created using corn starch and vegetable oil opens the door to all sorts of useful food-grade and industrial applications.

ARS researchers used computer modeling to predict the limited potential of livestock transmission of SARS-CoV-2.

ARS scientists in collaboration with researchers at the University of Georgia, developed a series of algorithms capable of effectively predicting the prevalence of Salmonella.

Red clover in cattle diets could give them additional defense against fescue toxicosis, caused by the consumption of fungus-infected tall fescue when grazing.

ARS researchers and Villanova University researchers looked at compounds called pyranopyrans that have significant antibacterial properties against a certain fish pathogen.

ARS scientists studied how high-oleic soybean oil--an oil with high amounts of monounsaturated fats--modifies LDL cholesterol in comparison to other oils.

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

An improved genome reference sequence for the North American Atlantic salmon and the first DNA chip enables the use of genomic information in breeding strategies.

An improved genome reference sequence for the North American Atlantic salmon and the first DNA chip enables the use of genomic information in breeding strategies.

Researchers developed a cool new intervention technology involving the use of cold plasma and hydrogen peroxide aerosols.

Researchers found that specific fruits and vegetables rich in plant compounds known as flavonoids may significantly reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s dementia.

ARS scientists at the Plum Island National Animal Disease Research Center are preparing countermeasures in case of the arrival of African Swine Fever in the United States.

ARS has been a central player in the Wheat Productivity Enhancement Program for Pakistan, a decade-long international collaboration.

The USDA-USAID Livestock Improvement Project is an 8-year international program to enhance genetic gains made in local goat populations.

ARS scientists conducted a study of essential oil from dried pineapple weed for repelling mosquitoes.

Researchers developed an improved line of trout germplasm that the nation’s second largest commercial egg retailer is selling to trout farmers.

Researchers are bringing high-tech tools to the fight against cattle fever ticks along the U.S.-Mexico border and in Puerto Rico.

Scientists recently looked at the temperature preferences of sows, with an eye toward keeping them more comfortable before and during pregnancy.

A new fish food made from fly frass is helping fish farmers raise larger, healthier catfish.

A progressive resistance strength training regimen may improve muscle strength and muscle fatigue in older adults with limited mobility.

Blood levels of LDL cholesterol were significantly lower in women who consumed stearic and oleic acid diets than in consuming a palmitic acid diet.

Certain plant-based compounds and probiotic cultures are effective for keeping poultry and eggs free from harmful bacteria.

ARS scientists have made two important advancements against African swine fever virus which causes a lethal disease in swine.

Learn how scientists are finding alternatives to chemical insecticides to control flies.

ARS scientists have developed novel RNA interference technology that interrupts the expression of critical whitefly genes.

ARS researchers have developed a molecular method that could revolutionize the way we approach surveillance of sand flies.

Scientists developed a effective, energy-saving technology to help keep microbes and mycotoxins off almonds.

ARS scientists have developed a new test to quickly detect Zika virus in mosquitos.

A team of researchers, including ARS scientists, is on the cusp of releasing the world's first treatment for peanut allergy.

People in their 70s and 80s can improve their mobility and function by walking 30 minutes a day.

ARS scientists at the Food Safety and Intervention Technologies Laboratory have hatched a way to produce safer eggs without jeopardizing quality.

ARS scientists are using gene editing to assist in the development of a vaccine for
African swine fever.

Scientists at ARS’s Children’s Nutrition Research Center in Texas may have found a breakthrough for one of the biggest health concerns in the United States.

ARS researchers found that hops that are too old for brewing beer, but still nutritious for cattle, may be available for coproduct development.

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

Raising beef cattle without antibiotics may not reduce levels of antimicrobial resistance.

ARS researchers and Federal partners formed the Rift Valley Fever Outbreak Early-Warning Team.

ARS scientists have teamed with the University of Arkansas to introduce veterans to the farming profession and teach them basic agricultural practices.

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

ARS scientists worked with a commercial partner to construct a new avian influenza vaccine.

ARS is helping to protect our troops overseas by developing repellent treatments for military clothing.

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.

The USDA Branded Food Products Database contains nutrition details on more than 80,000 name brand prepared and packaged foods available at restaurants and grocery stores.

ARS scientists have linked excessive consumption of foods with higher calories, sodium, saturated fat, and trans-fat with increased disease risk.

ARS scientists designed and developed portable and stationary LED-light grading systems and developed a computerized software system.

ARS researchers compared egg storage methods to verify the benefits of egg washing and refrigerated storage.

ARS physiologists found that not all those calories may be available for uptake and use by the body.

ARS nutrition researchers combined seven different analytical methods to resolve conflicting information about vitamin D levels needed for a healthy diet.

The researchers found that raising the temperature in stored peanuts solved the mold problem without affecting peanut quality.

Researchers discovered the amino acid, L-glutamine shows potential to serve as a natural antibiotic alternative to promote growth and well-being in piglets.

ARS researchers helped evaluate new strains of tilapia that can resist the bacteria that cause the deadly fish disease streptococcosis.

ARS researchers teamed with University of California-Davis scientists to devise a thriftier way to dry walnuts.

ARS researchers have fitted beef cattle with special collars to monitor their movements and behavior.

ARS researchers have been on the forefront of studies to diagnose prion diseases in vulnerable livestock.

The U.S. Meat Animal Research Center provides scientific information and new technologies that can be utilized on problems affecting the beef, sheep, and swine industries.

ARS chemists found the byproducts of wine-making can be made into a health-promoting flour.

ARS researchers are focusing on the honey bee “microbiome”—the bacteria and other microbes that inhabit the insect's gut.

An ARS team devised a two-step system that dries fruits and vegetables using 75 percent less energy than traditional methods.

ARS researchers have been on the forefront of studies to diagnose prion diseases in vulnerable livestock.

ARS scientists are making catfish operations more efficient, profitable, and environmentally friendly by developing new systems that recirculate water.

Scientists developed an effective vaccine that could be produced and stored in the United States in the event of an outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease.

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

ARS and USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service continue to collaborate on preventing the spread of screwworms from South America.

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.

ARS researchers are at the forefront of cutting-edge genomics research that is providing breeders with the molecular tools they need to improve on key traits such as disease resistance.

ARS is helping protect U.S. cattle against ticks that spread cattle fever disease.

Scientists have found a relationship between cognitive control and emotional eating behavior in preschool children.

ARS researchers are developing better ways to improve animal production by using more precise techniques and tools.

Researchers found that children who were overweight or obese gained more weight during the summer than during the school year

In response to the December 2014 detection of new HPAI viruses, ARS refocused its avian influenza research team and developed an emergency avian influenza vaccine.

ARS scientists partnered with our Nation’s military to develop products that protect military personnel from insect-transmitted diseases.

ARS has developed an improved cotton-based, blood-clotting wound dressing.

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.

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