Improving facets of animal production that deal with genetics, nutrition, health, and reproduction is a key part of a “systems-based approach.”
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ARS researchers may have found an organic pesticide that could help farmers protect their crops from hungry pests.
Oct 21, 2021 -
ARS scientists recently found an environmental benefit to growing alfalfa: carbon reduction in the atmosphere.
Aug 18, 2021 -
ARS scientists have created a state-of-the-art machine that can reduce pesticide use between 30 and 85 percent!
Jun 28, 2021 -
USDA scientists are studying ways to lower the cost of farming fish while improving omega 3 content and fillet quality.
May 05, 2021 -
A team of ARS researchers is developing a web-based tool that will help cattle producers select the best bull for their herds.
Mar 23, 2021 -
ARS researchers are investigating red clover to help cows excrete less ammonia into the environment.
Feb 08, 2021 -
Farmers can reduce weeds while increasing yields by instituting complex crop rotations.
Feb 04, 2021 -
Researchers identified several options for controlling potato crop diseases, including spreading their plants with oregano.
Feb 02, 2021 -
An ARS scientist has joined a team of researchers working to restore oysters along the Eastern seaboard.
Feb 01, 2021 -
Scientists have shown that cover cropping can improve organic weed management.
Feb 01, 2021 -
ARS scientists have unearthed a natural material that helps prevent a deadly fish disease.
Jan 21, 2021 -
ARS researchers have developed a feed supplement that increases the weight of fish and helps keep the fish healthier.
Jan 07, 2021