Natural Resources

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

ARS scientists are sounding out a new way to improve biogas production and help the environment.

ARS researchers investigated whether vegetative filter strips could remove excess nitrogen from runoff.

ARS researchers found that keeping plants in drainage ditches can benefit the aquatic ecosystem

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.

Researchers determined that winter camelina and pennycress are effective in reducing excess nitrogen and preventing its escape from farmland.

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

"Grass Roots", an exhibit developed by ARS scientists, educates the public on the importance, diversity, and benefits of turfgrass and their crop relatives.

ARS researchers in New Orleans, LA, looked for an environmentally friendly, biobased alternative for cleaning cotton.

ARS scientists have developed management strategies that reduce the buildup of dry plant material that fuels large wildfires.