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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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Product Quality and New Uses (NP #306)
Development of Enhanced Bio-Based Products from Low Value Agricultural Co-Products and Wastes
(In-House Appropriated)
Improved Processes and Technologies for Comprehensive Utilization of Specialty Grains in Functional Food Production for Digestive Health and Food Waste Reduction
(In-House Appropriated)
Improved Utilization of Whole Pulses, Pulse Fractions, and Pulse Byproducts for Health-Promoting Food Ingredients and Biobased Products
(In-House Appropriated)
Increasing Food Shelf-Life, Reducing Food Waste, and Lowering Saturated Fats with Natural Antioxidants and Oleogels
(In-House Appropriated)
Alfalfa Seed Utilization for Human Food
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Development of Effective Analytical Methods for Evaluation of Hemp Materials & Processing Products for Phytochemical Composition, incl Cannabinoids
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Innovative Uses for Alfalfa Biomass: A Path to New Income for Farmers
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Silflower Seed Utilization for High-Value Applications
(Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement)