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Research Programs and Projects at this Location

ARS research is organized into National Programs. Within each National Program are research projects. Listed below are  the National Programs and research projects currently conducted at this location.

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Crop Production (NP #305)
Using Genetics to Improve the Breeding and Health of Honey Bees
(In-House Appropriated)
No More Mummies: Novel and Integrative Treatment Options for Ascosphaera Apis in Honey Bees
(Cooperative Agreement)
Propolis Reduces EFB and Varroa Infestation in Honey Bees Used for Blueberry Pollination
(Cooperative Agreement)
Microalgae as a Novel Platform to Improve Honey Bee Nutrition, Microbiome Health, and Pathogen Resistance
(Interagency Reimbursable Agreement)
No More Mummies: Novel and Integrative Treatment Options for Ascosphaera Apis in Honey Bees
(Interagency Reimbursable Agreement)
Developing and Deploying Novel Tools to Support Varroa Mite IPM in Specialty Crop Pollinating Honey Bee Colonies
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
From Genes to Queens: A Systematic Approach to Improve Bee Resistance to Viral Infection
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
Investigating the Impacts of Viral Infection on Visual Pathways and Responses in the Honey Bee
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
Selection and Production of Virus-resistant Honey Bees: Ensuring Future Food Security by Reducing Colony Losses, Improving Beekeeping Sustainability
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
Which Queens Produce the Bees for North Dakota Beekeepers
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
Assessment and Improvements of Honey Bee Stocks in Urban Environments
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Harnessing Fungal Natural Products for Scalable and Sustainable Honey Bee Antiviral Therapeutics
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Improving Honey Bee Resilience to Biotic and Abiotic Stressors
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Pangenome and Genetic Characterization of Global Honey Bee Populations
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Tech Transfer of IPM strategies for Varroa through Breeding and Miticide Resistance Management
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Understanding Host-Microbiota Interactions to Improve Honey Bee Health
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Harnessing Fungal Natural Products for Scalable and Sustainable Honey Bee Antiviral Therapeutics
(Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement)