Agricultural Research Service

What a waste! In this podcast, ARS Researchers Nancy Keim and Wally Yokoyama are looking to turn wine waste, mainly pomace, into healthy food products we can include in our shopping carts! loom.ly/P4jy16U

Congratulations to ARS Scientist Dr. Kyle Knipper for being named a 2025 Samuel J. Heyman Award Honoree. Knipper is honored for his work developing satellite-based models to transform traditional irrigation practices. His models will provide growers with detailed, near real-time…

These Beans are Popping! Beans are fiber rich and a great source of protein, but can they also be a tasty snack? ARS scientists think the answer is “yes!” They are working with @michiganstateu to bring “Popping Beans,” a type of Ñuña bean, to market as a grab-n-go snack -- and a…

While the popularity of veggie burgers continues to grow, it's important to know plant-based products can also contain microbial pathogens. ARS scientists suggest handling plant-based burgers much like raw meat -- cooking with proper time and temperature to avoid food-borne…

USDA-ARS Computational Biologist Amanda Hulse-Kemp was recently featured for her work to make agriculture more efficient. Her research seeks to leverage advancements in genomics, AI, and sensor technology to breed crops faster and more efficiently. loom.ly/YHtb-pU

With the aid of computer modeling and one of the largest databases yet, a team of ARS scientists is working to refine herbicide use in corn and soybean crops during extreme weather events. The resulting data is expected to better inform farmer decisions on where, when, and how…

ARS scientists are using cryopreservation techniques to protect the monarch butterfly – the most iconic butterfly – from extinction. Cryopreservation, which allows freezing of the butterfly’s reproductive cells, could safeguard these vital pollinators from disappearing from our…

ARS Scientists are studying genetic samples from cows born before 1997 (sourced from ARS’s National Animal Germplasm Program), for today's breeding programs. These samples are enabling cattle breeders to find more desirable genetic traits like greater size and higher milk…

ARS researchers are investigating the microbial communities carried by house flies to improve disease monitoring, while reducing the risk of disease transmission by fly-borne pathogens in livestock. Their research will ultimately protect our food supply and public health!…

In this podcast, ARS researchers are collaborating with the National Grape Research Alliance (NGRA) in novel ways to solve industry challenges. Together they are working to find solutions within areas where grape research is needed most. loom.ly/P4jy16U

ARS researchers have developed a high-quality reference genome for the passionflower bee (Protandrena passiflorae). The passionflower bee forages exclusively on yellow passionflower (Passiflora lutea), which is a delicate vine native to the Southeastern United States. This…

Many children experience recurring stomach pain, and for some, it continues into adulthood. USDA scientists are working to provide earlier support and solutions by studying the connection between diet, gut health, and chronic abdominal pain in kids, including related symptoms…

On #worldsnakeday, see how ARS researchers are learning more about snake venom and its effects on ants. Their findings will help researchers study alternative tools that American farmers and citizens can use to manage ant populations. loom.ly/7FJU9ZU

📢 Calling farmers, ranchers, and producers from all 50 states to vend at the Great American Farmers Market happening on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. this August! Apply by Sunday, July 13 @ 11:59PM ET ➡️ usda.gov/gafm

Congratulations to Research Geneticist and Distinguished Senior Research Scientist Dr. Johnie Jenkins for being named a 2025 Samuel J. Heyman Honoree. Jenkins' vital research eradicated the voracious boll weevil from cotton plants. His team also introduced the pest-resistant Bt…

Love chili peppers? Chili peppers and their extracts can deliver antibacterial, antioxidant, pain-relieving, and anti-inflammatory effects -- but recent ARS research is showing these "hot" commodities may also provide benefits to diabetics! Learn more: bit.ly/460sbHV

ARS researchers have released a new variety of durum wheat called USDA "Morris." This innovation opens up new markets for U.S. farmers while still providing consumers with a healthy and high-quality baked product. bit.ly/4nDexk5 #USDAARS

In this podcast, ARS Soil Scientist Kerri Steenwerth, with the Crops Pathology and Genetics Research Unit in Davis, CA, discusses ways to keep wine grape growers ahead of the game. Her research involves regenerative viticulture practices -- like regenerative farming, or farming…

ARS scientists working to solve X – a disease, known as Little Cherry Disease, costing more than $30 million in loses to the U.S. sweet cherry industry.🍒 Check out this short video at: loom.ly/eaP4Q4g