Tellus Articles

A one-of-a-kind collection is designed to preserve the biodiversity of animal agriculture.

The Beltsville Small White turkey, now considered a heritage breed, was developed by the USDA in the 1940s.

The tiny samurai wasp may be a good biological control agent for reducing brown marmorated stink bugs.

ARS scientists and staff have been studying Covid-19 to ensure that America’s agricultural system is safe.

Scientists are studying magnetic senses in leaf-cutter ants, a major pest for tropical and subtropical crops.

Microalgae could provide a strong, sustainably produced artificial diet for honey bees.

Next-generation laboratory gives scientists the ability to expand research established at Plum Island.

Have you ever wondered how long a mosquito needs to bite you to pass on a pathogen?

Methyl benzoate is equally effective as both a government-approved food additive and as a pesticide.

ARS researchers are investigating whether insects are involved in the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

ARS scientists are always coming up with innovative ways to tackle problems that really bug farmers.

ARS researchers are providing pest management solutions for peach tree growers.

Thanks to major clover-centric breakthroughs, we’ve found yet another reason to love clover this March.

Scientists are using ultraviolet light to kill pests of strawberry and other fruit crops.

The Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative is working to build a better dairy cow.

The team building the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility continues to take challenges in stride. 

ARS scientists make important advancements against ASF virus which causes a deadly disease in pigs.

Eliminating screwworms from the United States saves nearly $900 million in lost livestock each year.