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ARS Research Innovates to Reduce Food Loss and Waste: An Interview with Gene Lester

October 29, 2020 Jean Buzby, USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is USDA’s chief scientific in-house research agency. More than 2,000 scientists at 90 research centers in the U.S. and abroad work to investigate solutions to agricultural challenges from farm to table. What are USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS)...

Food and Nutrition Health and Safety

ARS Scientists Take on World’s Deadliest Animal

September 08, 2020 Scott Elliott, Agricultural Research Service Office of Communications

Scientists with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are working to bring more weapons to bear against one of the most dangerous creatures in the animal kingdom: the mosquito.

Research and Science

Black History Month: ARS Scientist Heads Top Entomology Group

February 27, 2020 Scott Elliott, Agricultural Research Service

There was no denying it; the kid liked bugs. But who could have known then that he would preside over the world’s largest organization devoted to the science of entomology?

Research and Science

ARS Helps Farmers and Ranchers Prospect for Non-Fossil Oil and Gas

August 11, 2020 Scott Elliott, Agricultural Research Service, Office of Communications

Agricultural producers may soon hit a trifecta – the ability to clean up the environment, reduce dependence on fossil fuel, and create a new source of income.

Research and Science

Rediscovering Cover Crops and the Power of ‘Green Manure’

January 14, 2020 Scott Elliott, Agricultural Research Service

Farmers throughout history have taken advantage of off-season plant growth to enhance their next year’s crops. These plants, called cover crops, are beneficial in many ways, including protection against weed infestation and soil erosion, as well as feed for farm animals. Some farmers use cover crops...

Research and Science

How Much Science is in Your Shopping Cart?

October 19, 2020 Scott Elliott, Agricultural Research Service Office of Communications

Do you use Roma tomatoes for your homemade marinara sauce? Do you like hops in your beer and good flavor in your fried catfish? Do you enjoy strawberries, and do you wish there was a natural mosquito repellant on the market? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you can thank scientists...

Research and Science

Treated Wastewater May Be the Irrigation Wave of the Future

July 21, 2020 Scott Elliott, Agricultural Research Service Office of Communications

Approximately one-half of 1% of the planet’s water is drinkable, and we use that water for much more than drinking – showering, brushing our teeth, watering our grass, etc. Consumer usage, however, pales in comparison to the amount of water needed to irrigate our crops.

Research and Science

Feed Additive Promotes Safer Chicken for Consumers

November 23, 2020 Scott Elliott, Agricultural Research Service Office of Communications

Scientists from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have found that feeding baby chicks a special diet rich in dietary supplements can boost their immune systems when they are most vulnerable.

Research and Science

Beefing up Cattle Research to Meet Climate Demands of Today and Tomorrow

April 23, 2020 William Goldner, Ph.D., Senior Advisor, Renewable Energy, Natural Resources, and Environment, Office of the Chief Scientist

In recent decades, cattle production and ranch profitability have been declining in the desert southwest. Especially during drought conditions, thirsty beef cattle have had to remain close to sources of water (it takes 1,590 gallons of water to produce one pound of beef), greatly reducing the area...

Research and Science

Women Making a Difference in the World of Agricultural Research

March 24, 2020 Nancy Vanatta, Information Specialist, USDA Agricultural Research Service

In honor of Women's History Month, we are sharing stories on four ARS researchers whose career work has impacted the lives of all Americans.

Research and Science