In this "Under the Microscope" edition, we dive into "Thinking Big: How a Nationwide Approach Strengthens Agricultural Research." We explore a long-term initiative that creates tools and practices for sustainable farming. Learn more at: https://loom.ly/6mKaeM4
US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
Research Services
Washington, DC 169,363 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)
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Cynthia (Cyndy) Sims Parr
Assistant Chief Data Officer at USDA Research Education and Economics Mission Area
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José P. Castaño-Sánchez
Researcher at USDA-ARS, PhD
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Sarah Whitcomb
Research Biologist at Cereal Crops Research Unit, USDA-ARS Biochemist | Molecular Biologist
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J Stephen Surick
Industrial Maintenance Technician/Electrician
Updates
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Did you know? ARS kicked off its pecan research and breeding program in Austin, TX, making the United States the world's top pecan producer! This tasty crop is worth over $560 million! Curious about their discoveries? Check it out: https://loom.ly/EB5R8wc #NationalPecanMonth
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Did you know? ARS scientists have teamed up with NASA to create sustainable farming techniques for growing fresh produce in space! Ever wondered how astronauts stay nourished on those long missions? Click the link to discover the future of space food! https://loom.ly/uq2LEAU
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Explore the updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map, featuring more detailed insights. The map’s zip code “widget” guides you on perennial plant choices for your hardiness zone. Know your zone! Find it here: https://loom.ly/xffLiIw
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ARS researchers are on the job for you! Tune in to today's Science in Your Shopping Cart podcast to hear some fun facts about cereal crops and other foods that can enhance your diet. https://loom.ly/YnmpWgk #PodcastTuesday
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There’s plenty of time to visit the Arboretum’s cherry trees! Unlike the Tidal Basin, featuring a highly publicized and much-anticipated “peak bloom” over a few days, at the Arboretum, flowering cherries bloom continuously for many weeks. Different types of cherries have different blooming seasons, and every year’s timing is a little different based on winter temperatures. Some trees begin blooming in early March, while others only really start to shine in late April. This means that for two months there’s always something new to see and repeat visitors will discover different trees in different stages of bloom and leaf throughout the season. #CherryBlossoms 🌸 ➡️U.S. National Arboretum: https://loom.ly/yTKzkEM
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Did you know that scientists at the Western Human Nutrition Research Center investigate how foods and food constituents may prevent obesity and chronic disease? To find out more, please check out our nutrition portal at: https://loom.ly/vNIG58M #ARSHumanNutrition
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The USDA-ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center, in partnership with Baylor College of Medicine, delves into the critical connection between childhood obesity and bone health. Researchers emphasize the importance of physical activity as a protective measure against adverse effects and discuss practical strategies for parents to prevent obesity from the outset. https://loom.ly/vNIG58M
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Blueberries contain some of the highest levels of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory polyphenols, such as anthocyanins, a class of flavonoids, relative to other plant species. ARS Research shows that eating close to one cup of fresh blueberries per day may improve your nutrition after acute stress and can be considered a safe, effective strategy to mitigate neuroinflammation and memory deficits. https://loom.ly/vtHNR1U
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At the ARS Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center, scientists study ways that Americans can include inexpensive sources of protein, like pulses, into their diet. Increasing pulse consumption can positively influence metabolic health and other putative factors that promote weight control. https://loom.ly/TP8XQqE #ARSHumanNutrition
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