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These Beans are Popping! Beans are great source of protein – but can they also be a tasty snack? ARS scientists say the answer is “yes!”
They partnered with @michiganstateu to bring “Popping Beans,” a type of Ñuña bean, to market as a grab-n-go snack. scientificdiscoveries.ars.us…
ALT Popping Beans and other bean varieties are considered as possible gluten-free flour substitutes for baked goods and other foods.
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In this podcast, join us at the USDA-ARS Peanut and Small Grains Research Unit in Stillwater, OK. ARS Research Geneticist Dolores Mornhinweg discusses the team's efforts to develop a new barley crop line that is resistant to pests, like the Russian Wheat Aphid. Barley remains an important U.S. crop -- valued in the billions. siysc.transistor.fm/episodes…
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Jun 15
✅ Record milk production 🥛
✅ Record cheese exports 🧀
None of it happens without America's dairy farmers 🇺🇸🐄
This National Dairy Month, thank you to the producers who make it possible!
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On #NaturePhotographyDay, take time to capture the great outdoors!
ALT USDA-ARS photo by Peggy Greb.
ALT An orange-colored deciduous azalea stands out against the many-colored evergreen azaleas in bloom in the wooded Azalea Collection at the U.S. National Arboretum, Washington, D.C. (Photo by Steve Asumus, USDA-ARS).
ALT USDA-ARS photo by Steve Ausmus.
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Citizen Science! -- a new practical way for researchers to gather real-world data from multiple regions and time periods with the help of private citizens and the use of AI. As one example, ARS researchers are working to harness citizen science with AI to better understand perennial grass (like those below) in real-world environments.
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Big News for Peanut Farmers! ARS technology is now able to measure moisture for inshell peanuts containing foreign material. This process will save precious time and resources for America's peanut farmers. scientificdiscoveries.ars.us…
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Need more brain power?
While spinach was a favorite food of Popeye for building strength -- do you know leafy greens like spinach can power-up your noggin too? ARS researchers are finding the vitamin K in spinach may slow cognitive decline as we age.
Check out the latest in Healthy Eating Tips: aglab.ars.usda.gov/nutrition…
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Jun 11
The USDA urges everyone to know the signs of New World Screwworm and report immediately. Early detection protects livestock, wildlife, and pets. Visit screwworm.gov for more information!
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ARS researchers are turning to native chimney bees to help pollinate crops like blueberries. aglab.ars.usda.gov/fuel-your…
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Jun 11
USDA is proud to celebrate America’s farmers, ranchers, and ag innovators at the Great American State Fair. Come join us at the fair inside the USDA Pavilion and experience:
🍎 Daily farm stand offering, American-grown produce, inspired by the Great American Farmers Market.
🚜 Interactive experiences and demonstrations that bring USDA’s mission to life.
🤝 Meet USDA experts, and discover how we support communities nationwide.
🗓️ June 25 – July 10
📍 Washington, D.C. on the National Mall
🔗 freedom250.org/celebration/t…
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ARS researchers in Boise, ID, are providing ranchers and land managers with multiple solutions including prescribed grazing periods for cattle. Targeted grazing can reduce the incidence and severity of wildfires. These images show ranchers and their federal partners discussing the aftermath of a massive wildfire of over 100,000 acres in southeast Oregon.
Learn more at: scientificdiscoveries.ars.us…
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ARS scientists are working to control the population growth of the invasive spotted lanternfly and its common host -- the Tree-of-Heaven. Both the invasive trees and insects are rapidly spreading across many states. ars.usda.gov/oc/dof/tree-of-…
Here's more about what to look for if spotted lanternfly is in your local community: aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-d…
ALT The lush green leaves of Tree of Heaven are deceptively appealing. The tree is quite devilish, wreaking havoc on its surroundings.
ALT Spotted lanternflies cluster on a tree in Berks County, PA. Pennsylvania is one of many states experiencing population growth of the invasive insect.
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You're a real peach! 🍑
In this podcast, we travel to Byron, GA, to the ARS Fruit and Tree Nut Research Unit. Research Horticulturist Chunxian Chen discusses three tasty peaches his team developed: Rich Joy, Crimson Joy, and Liberty Joy. Hear more about these "just peachy" cultivars at: siysc.transistor.fm/episodes…
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ARS scientists are working to advance medical equipment and patient safety by using guayule latex to develop endotracheal tube balloon cuffs. The balloon cuffs provide a more reliable, softer, and safer option for patients requiring endotracheal intubation. Guayule, used in latex, is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern U.S.
ars.usda.gov/news-events/new…
ALT A freshly harvested guayule bale sits ready for latex extraction. Guayule shrubs are harvested as a fresh crop to make latex
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ARS scientists and the Collaborative Adaptive Rangeland Management (CARM) team are helping U.S. ranchers solve issues with excessive drought. Using the latest in data-driven technologies, ARS and CARM are enabling ranchers, farmers, and producers to better adapt to changes in land management practices during an era of variable weather. scientificdiscoveries.ars.us…
ALT Cattle grazing on the rangeland in the 1950s.
ALT Current drought on the Western Great Plains.
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ARS researchers in Brookings, SD, are studying the benefits of long-term cover cropping – of seven years or more – to help U.S. farmers reduce soil erosion. This practice can also increase the soil's organic matter, improve weed control, and provide forage for animals and livestock. scientificdiscoveries.ars.us…
ALT Researchers interseeded soybean (left) and corn (right) with cover crops to determine the long-term effects of cover cropping on the plant’s root microbiome.
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Nitrogen fertilizer is a critical resource for farms as it promotes optimal crop growth. ARS scientists explain how America's farmers can use nitrogen properly to save money. youtube.com/watch?v=7-5ugrJE…
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Jun 4
🚨 With the recent detection of New World screwworm in a 3-week-old bovine in Zavala County, TX, USDA urges residents to contact your veterinarian right away if you see any suspicious wounds, maggots, or infestations in your animals or herd.
If you see signs of maggot infestations in live or very recently dead wild animals, especially in areas near the U.S./Mexico border, please call 866-4USDA-WS (866-487-3297) to report it to your local USDA Wildlife Services office.
For more information, visit SCREWWORM.GOV.
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More cheese please! On #nationalcheeseday, enjoy that pizza cheese. 🍕
ARS scientists in Wyndmoor, PA, invented a technology for making lower-fat mozzarella cheese that retains its stretchy, meltable texture, with delicious flavor! aglab.ars.usda.gov/explore-l…
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