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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 scientists develop monitoring system to support farmers in their effort to protect the Chesapeake Bay

Aquaponic systems may help sweetpotato industry and feed ‘urban deserts.’

ARS researchers in Boise, ID, are studying prescribed fires in western juniper type landscapes to better understand how this land management tool affects the hydrology, habitat, and overall ecosystem of this land type.

ARS researchers are studying the potential benefits of reversing soil erosion on hilly lands

ARS recently developed a strategic vision for improved models to predict erosion and how to control it.

ARS scientists at the Great Basin Rangeland Research Laboratory in Reno, Nevada are researching wildfire mitigation.

ARS scientists examining how nutrients from agricultural lands can affect the water quality of watersheds.

ARS research focuses on safe reuse of wastewater for irrigation and groundwater recharge.

USDA’s Caribbean Climate Hub has worked overtime to help Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands recover.

ARS scientists are studying carbon sequestration.

Scientists with the Agricultural Research Service play a vital role in protecting our environment.