Mission:
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Center for Grain and Animal Health Research (CGAHR) is located in Manhattan, Kansas. The Center is ideally located in the heart of the Great Plains, the nation's breadbasket and livestock center, and now an emerging center for the production of biofuels and other bio-based products. The Mission of CGAHR is to "Ensure a safe, abundant and high-quality food supply through innovation, research, and technology development for plant and animal health." CGAHR is made up of four research units and its research falls under 5 USDA ARS National Programs. Each research unit has a unique mission and interacts with key customers and stakeholders. CGAHR scientists are recognized world-wide for innovative research and technology development. The Arthropod-Borne Animal Disease Research Unit studies animal disease transmitted by arthropods, and develops diagnostic tools, vaccines, and other technologies to protect animal health. The Grain Quality & Structure Research Unit investigates relationships between physical and chemical attributes and end-use quality for various wheat and sorghum products, and develops rapid and precise predictive tests. The Hard Winter Wheat Genetics Research Unit finds and provides new genetic material to address hard winter wheat problems, including insect pests, diseases, and abiotic stresses. The Stored Product Insect and Engineering Research Unit develops new knowledge and methods for controlling insect pests in grain and food products, and develops technology to measure and preserve grain quality.