Mission:
Auburn, Alabama, is the location of two ARS research Units: Aquatic Animal Health Research Laboratory and the National Soil Dynamics Research Laboratory. The Aquatic Animal Health Research Laboratory conducts veterinary bacteriological, parasitological, nutritional and immunological research to solve problems in aquaculture that diminish productivity, quality of catfish products and profit. The Soil Dynamics Research Unit is involved in developing the soil dynamics technology needed for managing the soil as a productive plant growth medium through the use of effective and efficient tillage, traction, and crop production systems which maximize profitability while minimizing the effects of soil compaction and conserving soil, water, and energy resources.