Scientists Work on Developing Field Diagnostic Kit for Lebbeck Mealybug
The new kit presents a safer but effective alternative to current methods
Articles by Agricultural Research Service
Completing Genome May Offer New Approach to Saving Endangered Bee
High-resolution map of rusty patched bumble bee genome could help ?breeding programs
Diets High in Fiber Associated with Less Antibiotic Resistance in Gut Bacteria
A more diverse diet could reduce antimicrobial resistance by modifying the gut microbiome
Scientists Find New Tool to Combat Major Wheat Disease
Discovery will help global efforts to produce wheat
New Test Identifies Poisonous Mushrooms
New test is the most sensitive and reliable field method available to chemically identify amanitin-containing mushrooms
Walnuts Lower in Calories than Label Suggests
The current system for calculating calories generally works well for estimating calories in mixed diets involving several food.
Native Vine's Sap Eyed as Potential Gum Arabic Alternative
Gum Arabic, which is typically sold in powdered form, can be hard to come by.
Wine Grape Flour Reduces Cholesterol in Lab Animal Study
Study is first to show that flour milled from whole grape seeds is able to reduce blood cholesterol levels
Bee Survey: Lower Winter Losses, Higher Summer Losses, Increased Total Annual Losses
Losses of managed honey bee colonies were 23.1 percent for the 2014-2015 winter but summer losses exceeded winter numbers for the first time, making annual losses for the year 42.1 percent, according to preliminary results of the annual survey conducted by the Bee Informed Partnership (http://beeinformed.org), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Apiary Inspectors of America.
USDA Scientists, International Colleagues Sequence Upland Cotton Genome
Resulting "roadmap" could help improve yields, fiber quality and plant resilience.