ARS researchers at the Genetic Improvement for Fruits & Vegetables Laboratory are working on the improvement of blueberries through the identification and evaluation of genetic markers linked to traits like fruit color, cold hardiness, and disease resistance.  Learn more

As part of the COVID-19 deployment initiative over 40 ARS scientists and support staff were deployed on lengthy deployments across the country. ARS employees share their stories on why they volunteered and the impact this effort is having on local communities struggling to administer the COVID vaccines. Learn more.

2021 Edition of Scientific Discoveries

We’re excited to announce the launch of ARS Scientific Discoveries 2021. Discover the impact of ARS's major scientific achievements and find out how ARS scientists are enriching the lives of people across the planet.

ARS delivers scientific solutions to national and global agricultural challenges. Learn more about ARS research accomplishments in the latest ARS Annual Report on Science.