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WRRC Research featured in ARS Tellus 2023-24:

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WRRC Research featured in ARS Scientific Discoveries 2023:
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WRRC Research featured in Science in Your Shopping Cart:
 
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WRRC Research featured in ARS Scientific Discoveries 2020:
  • New treatment transforms mushroom-stalk waste into a vegetarian ingredient with a high level of vitamin D. In Waste Not, Want Not
  • An effective, energy-saving technology keeps microbes and mycotoxins off almonds. In Keeping Almonds Safe and Dry
 

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WRRC Research featured in ARS Annual Report on Science:
 

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ARS News Articles

USDA-ARS Scientists Developing New Tests, New Ways to Track COVID In Wild and Domestic Animals
Feb 07, 2023
Fall Seasonal Effects Connected to E. coli Outbreaks in Bagged Romaine
Apr 12, 2022
Black Beans Help Fix Insulin Resistance and Gut Bacteria Balance
Dec 13, 2021
New Food Freezing Concept Improves Quality, Increases Safety and Cuts Energy Use
Sep 02, 2021
Four Nutrients in Flower Pollens Improve Honey Bee Gut Health
Jun 23, 2021
USDA Scientist Named Finalist for Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal for Groundbreaking Research
May 03, 2021
Micronutrient-Packed Bar Improving Metabolic Health Goes Commercial
Jan 27, 2021
Micronutrient-Packed Bar Improving Metabolic Health Goes Commercial
Jan 27, 2021
ARS First Biocontrol Galling to Cape-Ivy, a Top Ten Noxious Weed on West Coast
Nov 09, 2020
Oat Genome Available on ARS Website
Jul 09, 2020
New Test Identifies Poisonous Mushrooms
Feb 19, 2020
Freeze-Dried Strawberries and Ice Cream Make for a Very Stable Relationship
Feb 10, 2020
USDA's Agricultural Research Service Honors Scientists of the Year
Apr 09, 2019
James N. Seiber Delivers 2018 ARS Sterling B. Hendricks Memorial Lecture at ACS National Meeting
Aug 21, 2018
Innovative Approach to Breeding Could Mean Higher Yields and Better Crops
Aug 06, 2018
Bringing Persimmons into the Limelight
Nov 15, 2017
A Faster, Less Costly Way to Process Walnuts
Aug 14, 2017
A Faster, Less Costly Test Detects Foodborne Toxin
May 10, 2017
Guayule: Past Meets Future
Mar 29, 2017
Test Uses Novel Antibodies to Detect Shiga Toxins
Jan 18, 2017
Ag Utilization Centers Celebrate 75 Years of Innovation
Oct 29, 2015
Food Toxin Detector Incorporates Camera
Sep 29, 2015
Infrared-Based Peeling of Tomatoes May Improve Precision, Save Water
Jan 29, 2015
New Lure Target's Almond Enemy No. 1: Navel Orangeworm
Aug 28, 2014
Reclaiming Turf from an Irksome Invader
Nov 12, 2013
Temporary Coating May Help Protect Homes from Wildfires
Sep 03, 2013
French Fries' Oil Content: It's Lower with Infrared Heat
Jul 26, 2013
Enhanced Lure Proves Irresistible to Orchard Pest
Jul 05, 2013
Plant Compounds Studied for Food Safety Chores
Jun 24, 2013
Olive-oil Milling Leftovers Scrutinized in New ARS Studies
May 23, 2013
Olive Oil Assays May Help Assure Authenticity
May 09, 2013
Amino Acid Studies May Aid Battle Against Citrus Greening Disease
Jan 14, 2013
Fire Logs Made From Lawn Clippings Offer Earth-Friendly Option
Nov 15, 2012
Tree Nut Research May Unexpectedly Lead to Medical Advances
Oct 05, 2012
Scientists Probe Yeast's Ability to Protect Tree Nuts
Jul 02, 2012
Infrared-Based Approach Explored for Keeping Almonds Safe to Eat
Feb 21, 2012
Scientists Pitch in to Help Keep Salad Mixes Safe to Eat
Jun 14, 2011
Blueberry's Effects on Cholesterol Examined in Lab Animal Study
May 31, 2011
Ultraviolet Light Boosts Carrots' Antioxidant Value
Jan 05, 2011
Fish Gelatin: Ultra-High-Tech Biomedical Uses Ahead?
Nov 08, 2010
Searching in the Microbial World for Efficient Ways to Produce Biofuel
Sep 22, 2010
Helping Corn-Based Plastics Take More Heat
Sep 01, 2010
Inventing New Oat and Barley Breads
Feb 25, 2010
Helpful Yeast Battles Food-Contaminating Aflatoxin
Jan 27, 2010
Foodborne Staph Toxin Pinpointed by New Assay
Dec 14, 2009
Inventors Offer Ecofriendly Substitutes for Polystyrene
Sep 17, 2009
Flavorful Fruit and Veggie Wraps Inspire Tasty Creations
Aug 10, 2009
New Test Corners Elusive Biofuels Enzyme
Jun 25, 2009
Botulism Assay Quickly Detects Potent Foodborne Toxin
May 04, 2009
Arcobacter: Foodborne Pathogen's Genome Exposed
Apr 24, 2009
Olive Fruit Fly Damage Pinpointed by X-ray Vision
Feb 26, 2009
Guayule: Is This Desert Shrub a Fuel of the Future?
Feb 20, 2009
ARS, Cooperators Discover Wheat Gene with Resistance to Stripe Rust
Feb 19, 2009
Vitamin D-Rich Mushrooms: A Research Success!
Nov 12, 2008
Corngrass: Youthful Plant May Quicken Biofuels Research
Nov 03, 2008
City Trash Plus Farm Leftovers May Yield Clean Energy
Oct 07, 2008
A Little Grass Called Brachypodium Will Be a Big Help in Biofuels Research
Sep 15, 2008
New Crop Model Should Speed Resistance to Wheat Diseases
Sep 08, 2008
Garden Microbe Foils E. coli O157:H7 in Laboratory Tests
Jul 21, 2008
Spice-Rack Favorites Battle E. coli and Other Foodborne Pathogens
Jul 14, 2008
Pathogen Genes Targeted in Studies to Protect Salad Veggies
Jul 02, 2008
Protecting Romaine Lettuce From Pathogens
Jun 27, 2008
Tangy, Junior-size Fruit Bars from ARS Process
Jun 18, 2008
Berries and Dark Chocolate Flavor Newest Treats From ARS Technology
Dec 12, 2007
Likeable Legume Snacks from ARS Research
Nov 14, 2007
Norovirus Proposal Nets Top Research Funding
Oct 22, 2007
Exposing Wheat's Genetic Secrets
Sep 21, 2007
Organic, All-Fruit Bars Bear Out Value of ARS Process
Sep 17, 2007
New Technology Could Lead to More Energy-Efficient Ethanol Production
Jun 26, 2007
Freezer-Friendly Fish Gelatins Fight Sogginess
Apr 24, 2007
Invention Detects Hidden Dried Plum Pits
Dec 01, 2006
"Bad-Guy" Bacterium's Genetic Structure Probed
Oct 19, 2006
Tasty Nuts' Natural Defense: Caffeic Acid?
Oct 10, 2006
Walnuts' Potential New Link to Heart Health Reported
Jul 31, 2006
Apple Bars: Delicious, All-Natural Snack From ARS
Feb 24, 2006
Tiny Animals Aid Salmonella
Feb 16, 2006
Johanns Recognizes Four ARS Scientists
Dec 07, 2005
New Secret to Castor Bean's Awesome Oil Revealed
Nov 18, 2005
New, Healthful Compound Discovered in Exotic Lentils
Sep 16, 2005
Sliced Apples' Flavor Saver Gains Favor
Apr 28, 2005
Walnuts' Secret Defense Explored
Mar 09, 2005
Health Benefits of Citrus Limonoids Explored
Feb 08, 2005