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Scientists are studying the unique adaptations that help pollinators thrive.

Robots guided by advances in computer science and AI present an opportunity to ensure a growing U.S. agriculture.

Bees are essential to healthy, biodiverse ecosystems.

ARS is safeguarding agriculture from the destructive fall armyworm.

Pollinators are essential to healthy, biodiverse ecosystems.

Does the future of farming include harvesting solar rays along with crops?

Scientists at ARS are exploring solutions to help boost bees’ defenses and keep them buzzing.

ARS scientists in Idaho are using cattle to promote ecological restoration of western rangelands overrun by invasive grasses.

ARS researchers developed a weather data model to predict EcO157 contamination trends in lettuce.

Did you know that fire ants are a menace to humans, animals, and agriculture? At ARS, we're working to stamp out fire ants!

ARS researchers have collected and identified 50 lady beetles that are beneficial, serving as champions of Hawaiian biological pest control.

Researchers develop novel way to prevent the spread of plant disease.

One of the great challenges to sustainability today is plastics.

USDA is launching a "Grand Challenge" initiative to combat salmonella poisoning.

ARS researchers are examining how cattle, swine, and poultry are raised in an effort to improve their quality of life.

Researchers are collaborating to ensure that Alaska farmers have the best possible crops and practices for resilient and sustainable production in their changing condition.

Scientists at ARS's Eastern Regional Research Center in PA have identified a method to improve the safety of ready-to-eat foods while minimizing quality losses.

Scientists are working alongside industry and academia researchers to produce green jet fuel.

Nearly $8 billion per year is, literally, wasting away and there is currently no way to stop it. ARS scientists are on the case.

Researchers believe perennial grains could provide a number of crucial advantages for farmers and the environment.

ARS scientists are using non-traditional fish parts to make catfish more appealing to diners and increase profits for fish farmers.

Researchers here developed a dual-detection biosensor that is portable, enabling on-site testing of samples for mercury.

ARS scientists developed a series of algorithms capable of effectively predicting the prevalence of Salmonella.

Improving facets of animal production that deal with genetics, nutrition, health, and reproduction is a key part of a “systems-based approach.”

Several types of invasive Asian carp threaten rivers and the Great Lakes. ARS researchers and commerce are using a two-pronged ‘fork’ approach to deal with the invasive fish.

ARS scientists developed a new system for testing beef during processing.

Researchers at the ARS Food Processing and Sensory Quality Research Unit in New Orleans, LA, are conducting research to ensure better quality of U.S. catfish.

ARS researchers are breeding new lines of tomatoes that are resistant to anthracnose disease which causes tomato fruit rot.

In aquaponics, fish and plants are grown together in a system where the fish live in a tank and their waste is broken down by bacteria into fertilizer for plants.

Guidelines for properly cooking meats are well documented, but what about for plant-based products?

ARS researchers are using puled light as part of their approach toward combating food pathogens and diseases.

ARS scientists are exploring how a seaweed species could potentially reduce methane emissions in livestock production.

ARS scientists researched whether raising beef cattle without antibiotics would reduce antimicrobial resistance levels. Learn what they discovered.

Learn how ARS researchers are turning to the sun to help fight a strawberry fungus.

Scientists and staff at the National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center in Franklin, ME, have been improving the amount and quality of America’s Atlantic salmon for nearly 20 years.

Consumers aren’t likely to clean their cantaloupes with a steam cleaner, but an ARS scientist did just that. Find out why.

ARS researchers help make oysters safer.

ARS study shows safest ways to cook meatballs to minimize health risks from Escherichia coli.

USDA scientists are studying ways to lower the cost of farming fish while improving omega 3 content and fillet quality.

A team of ARS researchers is developing a web-based tool that will help cattle producers select the best bull for their herds.

ARS scientists are developing innovative methods to accurately detect mold contamination in crops and food.

ARS researchers are investigating red clover to help cows excrete less ammonia into the environment.

An ARS scientist has joined a team of researchers working to restore oysters along the Eastern seaboard.

ARS scientists have unearthed a natural material that helps prevent a deadly fish disease.

Did you know the way eggs are stored depends on where they’re produced?

Learn how ARS researchers are working to keep food safe to eat.

ARS researchers have developed a feed supplement that increases the weight of fish and helps keep the fish healthier.

ARS researchers are keeping bagged leafy greens safe and nutritious for your consumption.