Exciting career opportunities await new scientists in a diverse range of disciplines, including agriculture. To become a successful scientist, you need dedication, creativity, and a thirst for knowledge! Scientists play a critical role in developing innovative approaches and technologies for consumers, producers, and industries. Curious to know more? Discover the various types of scientists today! Visit ARS AgLab https://lnkd.in/dwdp-RSJ
US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
Research Services
Washington, DC 154,364 followers
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
Locations
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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)
Updates
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U.S. Olympic Fencer Kat Holmes loves to include strawberries in her diet while training. Hear ARS’s own strawberry expert Dr. Kim Lewers give a shoutout to Kat and her teammates as they compete in Paris today! Follow ARS for continued updates with U.S. Olympians #TeamUSA | #Paris2024 More here ➡️ https://loom.ly/BnS5jRY
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Want to perform in your job, or in your workout like an Olympian? See Olympic Fencer Kat Holmes, who is also a medical student, offer suggestions on setting yourself up for success. Watch Kat & her teammates at the Paris Games today. Follow ARS for continued updates with U.S. Olympians #TeamUSA | #Paris2024 More here: https://loom.ly/BnS5jRY
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Watch three-time U.S. Olympic Fencer Kat Holmes compete in the Women’s Fencing Epee in Pairs today. Hear Kat talk about how she has had to make changes in her nutritional intake to fuel her body to compete on the highest level. https://loom.ly/BnS5jRY Follow ARS for continued updates with U.S. Olympians #TeamUSA | #Paris2024
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Going for Gold with Good Nutrition Join USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in celebrating our American athletes competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, with Opening Ceremonies starting tomorrow, July 26! Through the summer games, ARS will share interviews with U.S. athletes about how nutrition and a healthy diet contribute to their high-level performances and training. See Amercian athletes from sports like Fencing, Rowing, Marathon, Women’s Basketball, Women’s Soccer, and Wrestling. Follow us and share with family, friends, and colleagues! #TeamUSA #Paris2024
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Congratulations to Dr. Phillip Owens, ARS Dale Bumpers Small Farms Research Center Research Leader, for winning the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)’s International Soil Science Award. This award is presented to recognize outstanding contributions to soil science on the international scene. Dr. Owens is recognized for his innovative novel solutions to complex landscape-level agricultural issues that improved our understanding of spatial variability and soil function. ASA, CSSA, SSSA
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Huge congratulations to Tracy Leskey for being elected as a new 2024 Fellow of the Entomological Society of America for her outstanding contributions to entomology! Tracy is internationally recognized for her research on behavioral ecology, invasive pests, and sustainable pest management in fruit crops. What an incredible achievement, Dr. Leskey! 👏 https://lnkd.in/eEArMfsb #USDAScience
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🎉🏅 Congratulations to the 2024 Service to America Medals® People’s Choice Award winners: ARS researchers Judy Chen and Jay Evans! 🐝⭐ Known as the "Bee Team," they have revolutionized disease diagnosis and treatment by introducing cutting-edge technologies to detect viruses and pathogens. They have also developed novel medicines to enhance health and prevent colony collapse. Join us in congratulating them on a job well done! 🎉🏅 #USDA #Sammies2024 #Bees #Innovation
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US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) reposted this
After two months of voting and tens of thousands of ballots cast, we have a winner! Join us as we announce the winner of the 2024 Sammies People’s Choice Award and talk to them about their work, their commitment to public service, and what winning this award means to them.
2024 Service to America Medals® People’s Choice Award Winner Announcement
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A team or researchers is on a mission to combat the blueberry virus and support growers in keeping those fruits on our shelves. Find out how researchers are leveraging genetics to create stronger and more resilient blueberry varieties. https://loom.ly/mItELVA
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