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We are going back in time with Science in Your Shopping Cart - this week’s theme: Important Crops!
ARS Research Geneticist, Dr. Dolores Mornhinweg is developing new Barley crop lines that are resistant to pests such as the Russian Wheat Aphid. Listen in.
Read the latest Under the Microscope: ARS scientists are partnering with citrus growers to develop solutions for the devastating citrus greening disease (HLB), which has severely damaged Florida’s citrus industry and continues to threaten citrus crops nationwide. Learn more
Each month, we spotlight groundbreaking discoveries, inventive technologies, and game-changing innovations designed to boost productivity for farmers, ranchers, and producers. Learn more
A-Maize-Ing Change: CERCA Aims to Transform Corn Agriculture
ARS researchers throughout the United States are helping growers innovate corn agriculture to boost yields, lower costs, and reduce environmental impacts. Learn more here