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Intercropping perennial herbaceous crops with trees successfully increased organic soil carbon levels.

Scientists are investigating the effects of land use management practices on wildfires as part of USDA’s Long-Term Agroecosystem Research program.

Scientists are looking into how they can improve upon the grass cattle put in their bellies and you put in your tank.

Planting cover crops and not tilling the soil improves the soil’s carbon balance with minimal impact on the water balance.

Researchers discovered that sending cattle to feedlots earlier than the traditional timing of October may provide a two- fold benefit.

Promoting “manuresheds” to combat nutrient pollution while taking advantage of manure’s productive uses.

ARS scientists successfully used tung oil as the starting material for a new additive to improve the performance of diesel fuel.

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

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

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

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

ARS researchers helped the United Kingdom improve the accuracy of its widely used weather-forecasting models.