Soil condition affects how rangelands respond to climate change.

ARS scientists have identified a possible tool to fight the invasion of the Brazilian peppertree.

ARS is researching the benefits of agroforestry.

Flooding fields may be a win-win for farmers and birds in the Mississippi Delta.

Weeds – moss in particular – are a big challenge to cranberry production.

ARS researchers are improving soil through better farming practices.

ARS developed climate smart farming systems by employing artificial intelligence to help farms become more sustainable.

ARS scientists in Arizona are exploring ways to use water more efficiently, by recycling wastewater to irrigate crops.

Learn how ARS’s research and accomplishments promote sustainability, address climate change, and benefit the environment.

A new method of freezing food without turning it rock solid could not only improve the quality, but save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, too.

ARS scientists are working to make a better jet biofuel and make air travel more sustainable.

Tiny, wormlike organisms called nematodes that attack cranberry pests could offer a natural alternative to using insecticides.

ARS researchers are exploring using camera-mounted drones to reduce herbicide spraying where and when it’s not needed.

ARS scientists aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty while researching ways to manage manure and protect water resources.

A high-tech facility called SoyFACE allows for open-air field tests simulating greenhouse gases conditions predicted for 2050.

ARS scientists helped to develop Irrigator Pro, an agricultural decision support tool that helps farmers and growers schedule irrigation.

ARS researchers have developed innovative methods to reduce fires exacerbated by highly flammable grasses.

The "Slide Hammer Seeder” can efficiently seed a variety of small-seeded herbs and vegetables.

ARS scientists released “Hidden Valley” meadow fescue, a type of flowering grass that flourishes across the midwestern U.S.

ARS researchers have bred an improved salmon strain and shared the eggs with commercial fish farms.

An innovative method to control weed growth by simply using engine exhaust heat produced by a walk-behind tractor’s engine.

ARS researchers and their partners have developed the most complete genome sequence to date for yak and Scottish Highland cattle.

Scientists examining biochar's potential to rejuvenate the soil, especially in degraded land areas like mining sites.

Studies of milkweed species in critical breeding areas show that female monarch butterflies prefer laying their eggs on certain species.

Scientists are experimenting with alfalfa as an alternative to using fishmeal in aquaculture feeds given to "farm-raised" fish.

When it comes to restoring rangeland habitats, there is no replacement for "prescribed fire," according to ARS ecologists.

ARS scientists in Burns, OR are giving native plants – and the ecosystems they support – a helping hand by combatting invasive plants.

ARS scientists are helping to preserve our food crops by storing the seeds and other parts of thousands of plants.

ARS scientists study natural enemies with potential to biologically control invasive plants.

ARS scientists are working to increase the photosynthetic ability of food and bioenergy crops.

ARS scientists are exploring sustainable approaches to managing forage and grazing lands.

ARS is developing integrated approaches to managing crop, animal and watershed systems to reduce environmental risk.

ARS is protecting natural resources through sustainable agricultural systems.

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