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We are going back in time with Science in Your Shopping Cart - this week’s theme: Pest Month!
Pesticide spraying is under the spotlight. ARS scientists built a laser‑guided sprayer that delivers ultra‑precise hits. 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
Improving Yields for Cotton Growers
ARS researchers in New Orleans, LA, have found a new way to enrich soils and boost cotton yields – with sugar. Learn more here