We are proud to share that the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Administrator, Dr. Simon Liu, has been chosen as a 2024 Class of Academy Fellow by the National Academy of Public Administration. This recognition highlights his exemplary leadership in public administration. The induction ceremony will take place during the upcoming annual academy fall meeting, scheduled for November 13-19 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington, D.C. Join us in congratulating Dr. Simon Liu on this significant achievement! https://loom.ly/EOcXASY #PublicAdministration
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About us
ARS enjoys deep-historic roots as the principal in-house research agency of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Federally-supported agricultural research dates back to the 1862 Organic Act, which established what is now the USDA. The Organic Act charged the then-Commissioner of Agriculture “To acquire and preserve… all information he can obtain by means of books and correspondences, and by practical and scientific experiments…” ARS was founded in 1963 with the vision of leading America towards a better future by fulfilling this charge through agricultural research and information. ARS employs 2000 scientists and post-docs at over 90 locations across the country. Collectively, our scientists are engaged in almost 700 cutting-edge research projects at any given moment. Projects range from how to reduce nitrate runoff on Midwest farms, to best practices for Honey Bee management. The information, technology, and improved techniques originating in the ARS scientific community have profound and wide-ranging impacts on all consumers domestic and abroad.
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http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/main.htm
External link for US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1953
- Specialties
- Agricultural Research, Animal Production & Protection, Nutrition, Food Safety & Quality, Crop Production & Protection, Sustainable Agricultural Systems, International Agriculral Research, Pest Management Policy, and Scientific Communication
Locations
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Primary
Jamie L. Whitten Federal Building
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250, US
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George Washington Carver Center
5601 Sunnyside Avenue
Beltsville, Maryland 20705, US
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Employees at US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
Updates
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As current space travel often lasts for several months, and future travel could last for years, astronauts need to maintain healthy diets during those extended voyages. How will NASA continue to provide food 🍎for astronauts on those longs flights?🚀🌌 During this World Space Week check out how ARS scientists are working with NASA to develop sustainable farming techniques and technologies to grow fresh produce while in spaceflight. https://loom.ly/FGGCL1U #WSW2024 #NASA
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“This is a great advance in the partnership between the Agricultural Research Service and the University of Vermont,” said Christian Peters, Research Leader of the USDA ARS Food Systems Research Unit in Burlington. “The long-term lease agreement with Nordic Farms will allow us to pursue field research on food crops, forages, and grazing livestock. The knowledge we develop will ultimately improve the sustainability of the Northeastern food systems and the nutrition of the people they feed.”
Over 150 years later, UVM's commitment to its land-grant mission remains unwavering. Today, on the antique desk of Vermont Senator Justin Morrill - author of the Land-Grant College Act of 1862 - the university signed a 30-year lease of Nordic Farm (400 acres). The university will preserve its use as a farm and work with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) for long-term agricultural research opportunities with initial studies focusing on forage production and ruminants. “This is a great advance in the partnership between the Agricultural Research Service and the University of Vermont,” said Christian Peters, Research Leader of the USDA ARS Food Systems Research Unit in Burlington. “The long-term lease agreement with Nordic Farms will allow us to pursue field research on food crops, forages, and grazing livestock. The knowledge we develop will ultimately improve the sustainability of the Northeastern food systems and the nutrition of the people they feed.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ese4pvXG 📸 Joshua Defibaugh #UVMresearch #LandGrant #Vermont #Agriculture
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USDA’s Agricultural Research Service is seeking a highly qualified individual to join our team as Assistant Chief Information Officer. In this position, you will serve as a leader in directing information technology function and operations within our mission areas. To learn more about qualifications and eligibility, view the full job announcement at https://loom.ly/OclhBu0. If you are interested, we encourage you to apply. The deadline is November 4, 2024. #InformationTechnology #USDAARS #ChiefInformationOfficer #JoinOurTeam #JobAnnouncement
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Celebrating ARS Lab Tech researchers during #hispanicheritagemonth!
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#ThrowbackThursday! Five years ago, the USDA declared the U.S. free from the plum pox virus — a serious threat to our beloved fruits like peaches, apricots, cherries, and almonds. Click the link to see a close-up version and learn more about it. https://loom.ly/7bQ1q1c
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ARS is home to many amazing young minds. Hear from young Scientist Maricé Lopez, a post-doctoral entomologist with the ARS-Tropical Agriculture Research Station in Mayaguez, PR. Maricé uses integrated pest management practices to identify and reduce insect pests affecting important agricultural crops on the island. https://loom.ly/KVHwOjM
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Last month, USDA bee researchers Judy Chen and Jay Evans were named 2024 Service to America Medals People’s Choice Award winners for federal government excellence. "The Bee Team” revolutionized bee disease diagnosis and treatment, introducing cutting-edge technologies to detect virus pathogens and developing novel medicines to enhance bee health and prevent colony collapse. Learn more about this accomplishment: https://lnkd.in/d-rncsj
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Thanks to the work of researchers in Charleston, a promising sweet potato variety shows strong resistance to the guava root-knot nematode, which causes millions in crop losses. Discover how this could be a game changer for farmers. https://loom.ly/WHKNklk #NationalNematodeDay
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USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) employees from across South Carolina recently attended a soil conservation training session hosted by the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Coastal Plains Soil, Water, and Plant Research Center in Florence, South Carolina. This training brought together nationwide experts from ARS, NRCS, and USDA Forest Service, to train and equip the next generation of soil conservation professionals with essential skills and knowledge. Together, we're working towards a more sustainable future! #SoilConservation #SustainableAgriculture