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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Revolutionary Research for a Growing World
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
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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)
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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
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Join ARS in recognizing our scientists #hispanicheritagemonth
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On this Podcast Tuesday, we're celebrating exciting breakthroughs in wearable science! We all our jeans, but did you know researchers in Clemson, SC, crafted a revolutionary cotton flax denim blend? It's not just comfortable and breathable—it's 2-3 times stronger than regular cotton, making it one of the strongest natural fibers known. Tune in now to learn about this incredible science innovation, insect repellents with natural ingredients and the amazing Super Slurper https://loom.ly/P4jy16U
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The U.S. exports more fruits & vegetables than any other country. As countries like France, New Zealand & Australia implement laws banning imports that lack fully compostable Price Look-Up (PLU) stickers, the urgency for sustainable solutions grows. In response to this multimillion-dollar challenge, ARS researchers in the Bioproducts Research Unit in Albany, CA, have experimented with over 250 variations of adhesive to develop environmentally friendly options. Watch this short video to learn more https://loom.ly/g9TsIvU
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Did you miss our Cooking with Science episode! 🍽️Executive Chef Jessica Botta creates a flavor-filled, nutrient powerhouse soup called Zuppa Etrusca while ARS researchers provide insight into the nutrient benefits of different beans. Watch it now https://loom.ly/wN-ns6M
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Exciting potential in precision ag in U.S. aquaculture! New technologies, like AI are game changers. ARS scientists developed an artificial intelligence aided computer vision system for real-time monitoring of fish in recirculating aquaculture systems. Watch and learn https://loom.ly/eEFZ1L0
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A recent study led by Chales Cantrell at the ARS Natural Products Utilization Research unit in Oxford, MS, has uncovered a compound in peppers that may help counter side effects of some diabetes medications. This compound exhibits pharmacological effects, making them attractive for development as therapeutic agents. To learn more about the study, visit https://loom.ly/jDmt2Es #HealthyAgingMonth