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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

ARS researchers are mapping the genome of the passionflower bee in order to help protect bee diversity.

Researchers bring rosette weevil to bear on yellow star thistle.

Scientists develop new sorghum lines to help cash crops from nematode attacks.

ARS Researchers search for solutions to X-disease, devastating the U.S. sweet cherry industry.

ARS researchers aim to curb the spread of invasive pests and plants through Area-Wide Pest Management

Researchers investigate deadly parasites of beech trees.

ARS researchers have made a new discovery that could benefit the U.S. catfish industry.

ARS researchers study the effectiveness of nematodes in reducing a major soybean foe.

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

Scientists discovered that bees and hoverflies collect pollen from centipedegrass flower heads.

Disease-carrying pests cost the world billions.

Understanding what can affect genes may lead to more potent vaccines

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.

A new approach to tackling the spotted-wing drosophila involves manipulating the behavior of these insects.

When selecting UV absorbers, go natural.

Electricity makes fire ants release pheromone that attracts natural predators.

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

ARS scientists are studying declining populations of the lady beetle.

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

ARS technology helps cotton industry eliminate plastic contamination.

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.

ARS works with foreign scientists to prevent overseas diseases from spreading to the United States.

ARS vaccine helps to defend rare bird from avian influenza.

Researchers search for solutions to a deadly livestock virus that hides in plain sight.

ARS transforms a soil compound into an ally against disease.

Researchers train the next generation for the science of upheaval.

Like ‘mad cow,’ chronic wasting disease in deer currently has no cure.

ARS researchers are working on improving fish fillet quality.

ARS researchers look to improve diagnosis, testing, and vaccines for leptospirosis.

The black soldier fly can reduce waste, serve as feed, and reduce emissions.

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.

Research and commerce use a two-pronged ‘fork’ approach to deal with invasive fish

The infamous spike protein doesn’t just help spread viruses – it can also be weaponized to stop them.

Scientists repurpose natural chemicals to kill disease-carrying insects.

New techniques use radiation to eliminate dangerous mosquitoes.

No cure yet, but treatment options for devastating ailment may be on the way.

Scientists are using a special camera to look into the eyes of each cow being processed through a feedlot.

Scientists discover new variant of bacteria that causes pinkeye. 

ARS researchers are working on eradicating the cattle fever tick.

ARS researchers look to improve diagnostics tests and vaccines for this devastating disease.

New website delivers spectacular images and details of some of the world's bees.

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

ARS researchers are working on strategies to protect herds from transmission of brucellosis.

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