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We are going back in time with Science in Your Shopping Cart - this week’s theme: Apples!
A mysterious threat is wiping out dwarf apple trees - and ARS scientists are racing to crack the case... Listen in.
Read the latest interview with Dr. Joel Biederman to learn how ARS researchers are helping manage our nation’s forests for fire resilience and water conservation. Learn more
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Taking the Bite Out of Cattle Fever Tick Disease
ARS scientists are uncovering promising organic solutions that could help stop the return of the costly cattle fever tick. Learn more here.