Congratulations to Dr. Tommy L. Wheeler, USDA-ARS’ U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, a research food technologist, for being inducted in the Meat Industry Hall of Fame (Class of 2023)! https://bit.ly/46G9CGY
US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
Research Services
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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
Locations
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Primary
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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Congratulations to ARSX2024 Finalist Teams! See the 10 finalist teams announced today for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s ARSX2024 Safeguarding Sources Challenge: "The Quest to Sustain Genetic Diversity." https://loom.ly/oLhSdms
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Happy National Water Quality Month! USDA is working on ways to protect our water resources by creating cost-effective innovations that can help contain, trap, and treat potential contaminants in our water. Plus, we're also developing tools to help communities plan and implement strategies to improve water quality. See more on how we are hard at work on keeping our water clean and safe. https://lnkd.in/dttFxrsw #NationalWaterQualityMonth #water
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ARS is spearheading a team of 40+ scientists to tackle the biggest challenges facing our world's water resources and agricultural production by 2050. Learn how Water Vision 2050 is addressing threats like climate change, global population growth, and more, with recommendations for critical research and water management. https://loom.ly/vJgN67I #NationalWaterQualityMonth #watermanagement
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Impressed by Olympians in Paris? Tell us, who is your favorite athlete of the Summer Games? Hear ARS Plant Physiologist Tim Artlip talk about American hurdler Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone who is competing in Paris today! https://loom.ly/BnS5jRY #TeamUSA|#Paris2024
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How does good nutrition affect your workout? See these U.S. Olympians tell ARS how good nutrition lifts their perfomance on the pitch! Cheer 📣U.S. Women's Soccer ⚽ playing Germany today, as they move toward Olympic finals! https://loom.ly/BnS5jRY #TeamUSA|#Paris2024
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On this Podcast Tuesday, Registered Dietician Wendy Shaw discusses the role nutrition plays for athletes. In this episode, she confirms & dispells information about certain foods known to be good sources of energy and hyrdration during physical activity. https://loom.ly/P4jy16U
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Celebrate National Water Quality Month with us by learning about USDA-ARS's research program on water availability and watershed management! Did you know that this program focuses on fundamental and applied research on water availability, water quality, and technologies for managing agricultural water resources? Explore how we're working to protect and preserve our precious water sources. https://lnkd.in/evKsmwUr #watershedmanagement #wateravailability #waterresources
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US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) reposted this
At a local school’s #STEAM night, Krystle Hensley shares a passion for planting seeds that could lead the next generation to be #scientists. US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) https://lnkd.in/gqK5BgEk
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US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) reposted this
Happy National Farmers Market Week! As the heart of our local food system, farmers markets play an essential role in local food economy, regional food development and American agriculture. Be sure to stop by your local farmers market this week ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e_nJGcv5 #NationalFarmersMarketWeek #FarmersMarket