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ARS researchers are developing new colorful rice varieties with improved nutrition and taste.

ARS is pioneering a way to move water through a technology known as Managed Aquifer Recharge.

ARS researchers are developing new lines of tomatoes to counter the damaging anthracnose disease.

ARS researchers use tiny particles to create huge antimicrobial capabilities.

Breastfeeding can influence development of the infant immune system.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans can be adapted for vegetarians and vegans.

ARS is working to develop disease-resistant peanut plants and reduce the amount of chemical pesticides used.

ARS research shows different wavelengths may alter pathogenicity of wheat blotch.

Discovery of new toxin-producing fungi opens the door to combat major scourge of world’s food supply.

Newly discovered wheat genes allows a pathogen to con a wheat plant into self-annihilation.

ARS scientists transform an overlooked weed into a stunning success.

Healthy diets that are diverse and high in fiber can result in lower antimicrobial resistance.

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.

A DNA fingerprinting panel of genetic markers can be used to effectively preserve genetic resources.

Researchers are exploring how regular protein consumption can ward off disability in older adults.

Regardless of the protein source, cook your burger patty until it reaches an internal temperature of 160ºF.

Researchers add pulsed light to an arsenal of tools to decontaminate foods.

ARS researchers study whether the path to reducing antimicrobial resistance is right underfoot.

Hyperspectral imaging technologies can detect and identify foreign materials during meat processing.

A new food safety process: nanobubble "marinade" helps reduce pathogens so you can grill and chill.

ARS scientists identified a source of contamination in Kewaunee County, WI, groundwater.

ARS researchers found that plant density may lead to higher yields of sweet corn.

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

ARS scientists are working to reduce the toll fire ants have been taking.

Using a raised bed for your garden can benefit you, your vegetables, and the environment.

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

ARS researchers investigate whether late evening eating leads to higher energy intake.

ARS scientists are employing manure to help dairy farmers tackle climate change.

Research suggests a role between the gut microbiome and maintenance of muscle strength with advancing age.

ARS research examines the role of the gut microbiome on muscle strength in both mice and older adult humans

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

Seaweed farming is the fastest-growing sector of American aquaculture.

Popular folk remedy witch hazel is an effective and natural alternative to conventional antibiotics.

Remote sensing is quickly becoming a major tool for ranchers for adaptive management.

ARS's decades long turfgrass research focuses on seed production, disease resistance, and more.

No grass: no functioning ecosystems, forage quality lacking; wildlife and livestock would not survive.

The Agricultural Research Service celebrates Earth Day 365 days a year.

Interview with Lisa Ainsworth, molecular biologist at the Global Change and Photosynthesis Research Unit.

Genes in the European corn borer moth can help them survive variable climate conditions.

ARS researchers are looking at ways to control the crop-feasting bagrada bug.

RNAi technology was used to create a plum variety resistant to Sharka disease caused by plum pox virus.

ARS research shows that eating nuts can change the microbiota that live inside our intestines.

ARS researchers have created an artificial diet to raise the beneficial pink spotted lady beetle.

ARS scientists studied the potential benefits of a yogurt fortified with heart healthy chickpea flour.

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

Sleuths use science to uncover the culprit decimating Hawaii’s nut trees.

Popular sweetener stevia found to have no negative effect on human gut health.

ARS is helping to solve the problem of 1.2 million acres of abandoned mined land across Appalachia.