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A tiny wasp is turning out to be an important ally for one of America’s biggest crops.

ARS researchers are studying the potential benefits of reversing soil erosion on hilly lands

New project invites researchers to take treatments from the lab to the field.

ARS scientists are studying the flame resistance of naturally colored cotton.

Natural pathogen may arrest the pest’s hold on crop fields

Disposable Consumer Products May Sprout Antimicrobial Resistance

Researchers are using breeding and genetics to tackle problems faced by barley and oat growers.

Researchers at the U.S. National Poultry Research Center have developed microwave-based sensors to rapidly and accurately measure quality attributes of unshelled peanuts, aiming to modernize the peanut grading process and save time and labor. This technology enhances real-time monitoring of peanut moisture and other quality factors critical for safe storage and sale.

Female monarchs prefer some milkweed species over others.

ARS researchers are studying the behavior of honey bees in pollen-poor environments to help beekeepers develop best management practices.

Researchers are developing technology to prevent microbial contamination in malting, potentially saving U.S producers millions.

Scientists and engineers at ARS locations in Lubbock, TX; Stoneville, MS; and Las Cruces, NM deliver essential technology and training to cotton producers and ginners, helping them reduce plastic contamination and preserve the high quality of their cotton.

ARS research provides valuable insight for ranchers and beef producers to deliver tender cuts of beef to consumers.

ARS researchers are developing a phone app for beekeepers to quickly and accurately identify honey bee diseases.

ARS researchers are testing a new biocontrol agent against the vastly spreading flowering rush plant.

ARS researchers in East Lansing, MI in collaboration with Michigan State University, developed a new dual-arm harvesting robot to enhance fruit harvest efficiency and cost effectiveness. The new robot demonstrated up to a 34% improvement in harvesting efficiency, compared to the single-arm robot, with great potential for further performance enhancement.

Harvesting labor is the single largest cost in production of apples and other tree fruits. This new robot design provides a commercially viable solution to automated harvesting of apples, which is critical to the long-term sustainability and global competitiveness of the U.S. apple industry.

To help farmers continue growing the beloved food staple, ARS scientists explored how to breed potatoes resistant to two major diseases.

A team of researchers from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) at the National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment in Ames, IA, is collaborating with the University of Illinois to protect this cherished fall crop from emerging threats and help farmers maintain production.

In this video, USDA researchers explain how early-life nutrition, physical activity, and research-backed strategies can help families and communities support childhood health from the start

ARS researchers are studying the great potential of the multifaceted grain Kernza

Nurse honey bees find optimal health with a balance of proteins and lipids

This video shares research from USDA scientists who are studying the connection between diet, gut health, and chronic abdominal pain in kids.

Researchers are learning more about snake venom and its effects on ants. These findings will help researchers study alternative tools that farmers and citizens can use to manage ant populations.