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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
Each month, we spotlight groundbreaking discoveries, inventive technologies, and game-changing innovations designed to boost productivity for farmers, ranchers, and producers. Learn more
Dual-Arm Robot Can Save Time and Labor Costs
ARS and university researchers in East Lansing, MI, developed a dual-arm robot to help fruit growers save time and labor costs. Learn more here.