The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-04-07
ARS-Developed Varroa-Resistant Honey Bees Better Winter Survivors
Pol-line honey bees, a type of Varroa mite resistant honey bee developed by the Agricultural Research Service, are more than twice as likely to survive through the winter than standard honey bees,... Read more
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2022-04-05
Two Scientists Named to ARS Science Hall of Fame
Two scientists have earned a place in the Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
Science Hall of Fame for their pioneering and impactful research in human nutritional health and biobased product... Read more
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2022-04-05
USDA's Agricultural Research Service Honors Scientists of the Year
For his outstanding contributions to veterinary virology and discovery and development of vaccines against African Swine Fever (ASF), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist
Manuel Borca is... Read more
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2022-04-04
Fertilizer ban hits Sri Lankan food stocks 04.04.2022
Inflation is spiraling in Sri Lanka, making food more expensive. And now a new law concerning fertilizers is making even locally made staples hard to come by. Read more
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2022-04-01
West Africa faces mixed food security impacts from the Russia-Ukraine conflict
Rising global market prices pose the most serious threat. Read more
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2022-03-28
USDA-Agricultural Research Service and Weed Science Society of America Collaborate to Present Weed Science Webinar Series
The USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) today announced the launch of a free webinar series focusing on current research and advancements in managing... Read more
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2022-03-15
Estimating smallholder maize yields in Ethiopia with satellites and machine learning
A promising method to gauge agricultural output. Read more
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2022-03-11
Overcoming the threats to global food systems from Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Steps for limiting damage and building resilience for future shocks. Read more
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2022-02-24
Varying impacts of COVID-19 lockdowns on farmer incomes: Evidence from India
Wheat and tomato crops see very different outcomes. Read more
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2022-02-23
Two years on, resilience innovations help food supply chains overcome COVID-19 disruptions
Important lessons for policymakers. Read more
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2022-02-22
Maximizing Crop Profits Under Limited Water
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Maribel Alonso
February 22, 2022 Read more
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2022-02-15
Pleasant-Smelling Wood Oil Not So Pleasant for Biting Ticks, Other Pests
Cedarwood oil can be found in many consumer products—perfumes, soaps and deodorants among them. In addition to its pleasing scent, cedarwood oil also is prized for its insect-repelling and anti-fungal... Read more
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