The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-06-26
Old Bulls Bring New Genetic Benefits To Light
The Germplasm Collection at the National Animal Germplasm Program is an Invaluable Asset for Understanding the Genetics Heritage of U.S. Livestock and Preventing the Loss of Genetic Diversity Read more
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2024-06-26
USDA and Cornell University Break Ground on National Grape Improvement Center in Geneva, New York
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Cornell University’s
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today for a... Read more
2024-06-26
Exploring Water Solutions for a Better Future
Scientists Introduce an Online Tool for Water Managers Read more
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2024-06-21
Varroa Mites and Deformed Wing Virus Make Honeybees More Susceptible to Insecticides
Controlling for
Varroa mites, the parasitic mites that feed on honey bees and serve as vectors for viral diseases like deformed wing virus (DWV), can help with improving honeybee populations and... Read more
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2024-06-20
Completing Genome of Rusty Patched Bumble Bee May Offer New Approach to Saving Endangered Bee
A detailed, high-resolution map of the rusty patched bumble bee's genome has been released by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife... Read more
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2024-06-18
Pearl Millet Wins Approval From Honey Bees and Other Pollinators
Pearl millet, an annual grass used for grain and forage, can be a good food source for honey bees and hover flies, according to a recent study. Read more
2024-06-17
The Right-Size Nest Can Maximize Pollination Capabilities of Solitary Bees
Solitary bees have a shorter lifespan compared to honeybees, usually lasting the spring or summer season. These bees have limited time to perform a lot of pollination work and they can use all the... Read more
2024-06-15
Producers Can Now go "Whole Hog" on New Heat Stress App for Pigs
HotHog, a new smartphone application ("app") that predicts heat stress in pigs, is now available for download and use, a team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists... Read more
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2024-06-14
Sudan food emergency: Unpacking the scale of the disaster and the actions needed
More than 20 million face acute food insecurity. Read more
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2024-06-13
Reviving public extension for climate-resilient agriculture: Lessons and insights from India, Indonesia, and Nepal
Integrating reforms with global goals. Read more
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2024-06-11
USDA Scientist Dr. Aspen Workman Recognized for Scientific Breakthrough Discovery
Dr.
Aspen Workman, a scientist with the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Agricultural Research Service (ARS), has been honored with the
2023 Arthur S. Flemming Award in Applied... Read more
2024-06-10
USDA, University of Wisconsin-Madison Break Ground on New Dairy Research Facility
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and University of Wisconsin–Madison’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony here... Read more