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ARS scientists’ long-term research is strengthening water quality solutions

ARS researchers are helping farmers in citrus-growing states by developing new citrus hybrids that show tolerance to citrus greening and have potential for commercial production.

ARS researchers are harnessing citizen science and AI technology to better understand perennial grasses in real-world environments.

Researchers at ARS, in collaboration with the University of Missouri and industry partners, have developed a game‑changing technology for the plant‑based protein industry.

ARS researchers deliver hard wheat varieties that North Carolina farmers and bakers can use for artisan breads.

ARS scientists and research partners found that bacteria on grape leaves can remove smokey chemicals from charred wine grapes.

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.

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 researchers and their partners released a promising new Vignoles variety for U.S. wine grape growers.

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 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.

Responding to growing demand from America’s almond growers, ARS developed a new almond cultivar that will help growers reduce costs and improve efficiency when managing their orchards.

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

ARS researchers found that growing certain types of rice and fish together could provide economic and production benefits for American rice farmers

Healthy rangelands are essential for ensuring grazing and forage productivity, reducing wind erosion and wildfire risks, and supporting wildlife ecosystems.

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

Scientists are working with biochar materials to replace petroleum in products like tires.

ARS scientists are innovating fruit packaging to drastically extend shelf life and reduce food waste.

When selecting UV absorbers, go natural.

Production and demand-oriented research work in concert to boost profits

Researchers use cutting-edge imaging to pre-screen fruit for the marketplace.

ARS technology helps cotton industry eliminate plastic contamination.

Five years on, the ARSX competition continues to drive scientific innovation

Isochoric freezing is offering the promise of longer-lasting, higher-quality food products.

ARS researchers tap into the fungi’s potential to ease many farm-to-fork maladies

Researcher develops technique to turn dairy waste products into bioplastic.

Before you know it, you might be fueling your car from a tree or bale of hay.

Advanced research and technology could squeeze every drop from feedstocks.

ARS researchers are finding new, more sustainable uses for ethanol byproducts.

Researchers turn organic waste into products that protect people and the planet.

Science may boost the cotton nonwoven industry and clean the environment.

ARS researchers use tiny particles to create huge antimicrobial capabilities.

ARS researchers are creating single-use containers that are biodegradable.

Researchers are using peanut skins to fortify milk chocolate increasing the chocolate’s antioxidant levels.

Developing sustainable and commercially viable bioplastics made from agricultural materials.

ARS has developed a “foam charcoal” that eliminates the need for lighter fluid.

A biobased kitty litter is made from eastern red cedar flakes and other biodegradable ingredients.

ARS has helped numerous small businesses, such as Ripple Foods, turn ideas into products for the consumer.

An ARS researcher has developed a way to turn unwanted chicken feathers into biodegradable plastics.

ARS helped a small company to develop a healthy new snack food made from groats.

Researchers are working to develop a processing method to economically dry and mill spent grain into flour.

ARS team are experts at solving food-manufacturing problems by using cutting-edge processing technologies.

ARS is one of the most successful federal agencies in bringing consumers the results of research.

An ARS scientist developed monoclonal antibodies that screen for botulinum toxin.

ARS researchers are exploring ways to make battered catfish that’s tasty, crispy, and more appealing.

ARS scientists play an essential role in bringing products to your grocery store shelves. 

ARS scientists have a new job for lactic acid bacteria: turning sucrose into a sugar called isomelezitose.

ARS scientists developed a nonwoven cotton gauze that quickly stanches bleeding and promotes healing.