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ARS researchers in Stoneville, MS, are helping U.S. commercial catfish farmers increase their profitability by breeding a faster growing, meatier catfish.

ARS researchers in Fort Pierce, FL, are advancing research that will contribute to combatting a disease that has been devastating the U.S. citrus industry.

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

ARS scientists are employing artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate breeding for new plant varieties that will greatly benefit farmers.

ARS researchers in Athens, GA, are keeping Americans safe by confirming that infectious Avian Influenza A (H5N1) is not in the commercial milk supply.

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.

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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.

A novel approach for determining the effectiveness of conservation practices in reducing nitrate losses.

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

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 scientists in collaboration with Israeli partners, developed a new formulation to protect beneficial fungi and nematodes from UV radiation.

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

A team from ARS and the University of Minnesota tested soil additives containing nitrogen-fixing microorganisms in a 3-year field study.

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

Pumping groundwater from local aquifers to irrigate crops has increased yields but is steadily reducing the supply of available water for future use.

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.

An ARS research team along with the Southwest Climate Hub in Las Cruces, NM, developed a resource called The Water Adaptation Techniques Atlas.

ARS researchers tested natamycin as a postharvest treatment to control and reduce fruit rot in blueberries.

A team of ARS researchers is providing farmers in Hawaii with new apps to help manage threats to their crops.

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 are examining one of the things that makes sorghum naturally resistant to weeds — a natural herbicide the plant secretes from its roots.

Study finds ammonium nitrate had 34% lower yield compared to poultry litter treated with alum.

Scientific Discoveries highlights the national and international impact of ARS research on agriculture from the farmer's field to the consumer's table.

Researchers are developing techniques to trap and transfer earwigs from stone fruit orchards to the pome fruit orchards where they are beneficial.

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 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.

Grass-Cast uses historical data about weather and vegetation growth to predict how much grass will be available for livestock grazing during the upcoming summer.

The "Haney Test" is an award-winning soil health tool that major soil testing laboratories are quickly adopting to determine optimal soil fertilizer rates.

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

Developed by ARS's researchers, symbiont technology can be delivered to citrus trees in the field and is scalable from a few to millions of trees.

Researchers worked with the Quapaw tribe to create high-resolution digital maps of soil properties for their tribal lands.

ARS researchers have developed a tool that can provide more precise answers that lead to healthier plants and greater yields.

Highlighting the achievements of Laurence Chandler, Jeffrey Silverstein, Pamela Starke-Reed, William Kustas, Joseph Capobianco, Rebecca Schmidt-Jeffris, Vincent Edwards and Sheri Spiegal.

Researchers used the Lawson Aerator to evaluate the effectiveness of a mechanical treatment to renovate rangelands.

Scientists at the Application Technology Research Unit in Wooster, OH, are discovering that silicon could be a key contributor to agriculture.

To support efficient water management, ARS researchers developed an open-source model, pyfao56, for precise crop water management.

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