ICYMI: What are Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances? Check out the new PFAS portal! See how the Agricultural Research Service is developing innovative ways to detect per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Our research is vital to the agricultural economy and to safeguarding our waters and food supply. https://loom.ly/snQiVLU
US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
Research Services
Washington, DC 167,268 followers
Revolutionary Research for a Growing World
About us
ARS enjoys deep-historic roots as the principal in-house research agency of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Federally-supported agricultural research dates back to the 1862 Organic Act, which established what is now the USDA. The Organic Act charged the then-Commissioner of Agriculture “To acquire and preserve… all information he can obtain by means of books and correspondences, and by practical and scientific experiments…” ARS was founded in 1963 with the vision of leading America towards a better future by fulfilling this charge through agricultural research and information. ARS employs 2000 scientists and post-docs at over 90 locations across the country. Collectively, our scientists are engaged in almost 700 cutting-edge research projects at any given moment. Projects range from how to reduce nitrate runoff on Midwest farms, to best practices for Honey Bee management. The information, technology, and improved techniques originating in the ARS scientific community have profound and wide-ranging impacts on all consumers domestic and abroad.
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http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/main.htm
External link for US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1953
- Specialties
- Agricultural Research, Animal Production & Protection, Nutrition, Food Safety & Quality, Crop Production & Protection, Sustainable Agricultural Systems, International Agriculral Research, Pest Management Policy, and Scientific Communication
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Jamie L. Whitten Federal Building
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250, US
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George Washington Carver Center
5601 Sunnyside Avenue
Beltsville, Maryland 20705, US
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Employees at US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
Updates
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The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has launched the new ARS Biocollections Portal! This innovative platform is designed to digitally curate and publicly serve specimen data and images from USDA’s world-class collections, including the U.S. National Arboretum Herbarium, National Seed Herbarium, National Fungus Collections, and the Entomopathogenic Fungal Cultures Collection. Additional collections across ARS will be joining soon! The portal offers powerful tools for data transcribing, cleaning, and standardization, making it easier than ever to access and utilize valuable biological data for research and conservation efforts. 🖥️🔍🌍 You can search the catalog by taxonomy, collector name, country, or simply browse through the more than 2 million records to find something new and exciting! Check it out here: ARS Biocollections Portal https://loom.ly/L1yur4s #USDAARS #Herbarium #Digitization
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Did you know the "Gold Rush" apple is a direct descendant of the legendary “Golden Delicious”, first discovered in Clay County, WV in 1912! With its crisp bite, sweet-tart flavor, and long storage life, Gold Rush is a true treasure of the orchard. Who needs a gold mine when you can have a gold apple? Discover more interesting facts about the amazing apple. https://loom.ly/MqH2_4M
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Find out how you can help honey bees by clicking on the extension service link below. Join Chef Eric McCoy in 'Cooking with Science' as he makes delicious Sorghum chicken and waffles with Sorghum pecan butter and hot honey. Also hear from ARS grain experts who talk about the health benefits and science behind ancient grains, including sorghum, which is gluten-free. Check out this recipe and get ready to Cook with Science! https://loom.ly/uIWdfX8
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What's the buzz? Hear the 'Buzz About Bees' while watching how ARS is developing new technologies to enhance bee health and bee management. See how ARS scientists are collaborating on research projects to protect these pollinators. https://loom.ly/NICrLzA #beehealth
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US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) reposted this
Calling all ag enthusiasts! 📣 Registration is still open for USDA's 101st Agricultural Outlook Forum! Join us in-person in Arlington, VA, or virtually Feb 27-28 to discuss "Meeting Tomorrow’s Challenges, Today." Get insights from USDA's Chief Economist & more. Don't miss out ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eFqrj9wB #agriculture #economy #usda
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Check out the new PFAS portal! See how the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is developing innovative ways to detect or remove per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Our research is vital to the agricultural economy, while also safeguarding our waters and food supply. https://loom.ly/snQiVLU
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It's Podcast Tuesday! Pesticides are an important tool for managing hungry and destructive insects and invasive species. But how does exposure to different pesticides affect honeybee behavior? Tune in to today's podcast and learn more. https://loom.ly/qoN5Omw. #podcasttuesday #podcast
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Scientists have discovered that centipede grass—widely favored in the southeastern U.S. for its heat tolerance and low maintenance—supports vital pollinators like bees and hoverflies. https://loom.ly/i4YfX3Y
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Today, we celebrate the profound impact and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His vision for equality, justice, and peace continues to inspire us all. #MLKDay2025
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