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Understanding what can affect genes may lead to more potent vaccines

Growing switchgrass in non-irrigated pivot corners may help make farmers’ ends meet

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.

This year marks the Agricultural Research Service's 70th anniversary.

ARS transforms a soil compound into an ally against disease.

Researchers train the next generation for the science of upheaval.

The ARS Three Sisters Project plants the seeds of agricultural science careers.

ARS researchers help students understand the world around them.

BlueSTEM, Oklahoma schools are partnering with ARS to cultivate curiosity

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.

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

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.

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

Dr. Pugh made major advances in understanding the role of the bacterium that can cause pinkeye in cattle.

Assessing whether mycotoxins in poultry feed could predispose chickens to fatal disease even at low levels.

ARS researchers are developing ecofriendly practices for Atlantic salmon production.

Using cutting-edge genomics to bring healthier, stronger fish to the aquaculture industry and your plate.

ARS is partnering with the commercial aquaculture industry to produce the salmon of the future.

ARS researchers use coconut to create longest-lasting natural insect repellent.

Scientists found that feeding steam-flaked corn to cattle significantly reduced enteric methane emissions.

The Earth BioGenome Project aims to sequence, catalog, and characterize the genomes of all known organisms.

Check out a few of our tips for raising healthy chickens.

Studying and improving all life stages of the Atlantic salmon at a state-of-the-art facility in Maine.

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

Who was "Moldy Mary"? The unknown heroine in the mass production of penicillin.

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

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

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

The 17-year periodical cicada known as Brood X will appear in mid-May.

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

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. 

We're reflecting on what we at ARS accomplished during 2020 as we gear up for 2021.

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.

The National Agricultural Library Special Collections houses thousands of treasures that are irreplaceable.

The National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility is a world-class science facility.

ARS scientists are part of a team working to develop new methods to accelerate selective breeding of oysters.

ARS’s Office of International Research Engagement and Cooperation commemorates its 20th anniversary.

The National Agricultural Library has an online exhibit about the U.S. Victory Garden program.

An ARS study provides some insight into how gut microbes interact in ways that can either help or harm us.

ARS studied goats with a version of the prion gene that has conferred increased resistance to scrapie.