We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Edward Buckler, a distinguished plant geneticist with the USDA Agricultural Research Service and Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences adjunct professor, has been awarded the prestigious Barbara McClintock Prize for Plant Genetics and Genome Studies by the Maize Genetics Corporation! This honor recognizes Dr. Buckler’s fundamental contributions to our understanding of the genetic basis of phenotypic variation, which has significantly influenced crop breeding programs worldwide. His research extends its impact beyond plant biology, reaching into the realms of animal breeding and human genetics. Join us in congratulating Dr. Buckler for this well-deserved recognition of his dedication and innovation in the field of genetics! https://loom.ly/e2W7Css
US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
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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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External link for US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
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- Research Services
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
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- 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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Happy World Egg Day! Did you know that eggs come in various colors? While most of us are familiar with white and brown eggs, they can also be blue, green, and even speckled! The color of the eggshell is determined by the breed of the hen. Eggs are a powerhouse of protein!
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On October 29, the USDA National Plant Germplasm System (NPGS) will hold a side event during the World Food Prize Foundation's Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue. The 2024 Borlaug Dialogue's theme is "Seeds of Opportunity: Bridging Generations and Cultivating Diplomacy." The Side Event, USDA National Plant Germplasm System: Ensuring Food Security for Future Generations, will share how NPGS underpins national and international agricultural advances. It includes a panel featuring an NPGS scientist, industry representative, university administrator, and plant breeder who will share their diverse perspectives. In addition, the side event includes graduate student flash presentations and a poster session/networking opportunity that will engage with ongoing research that makes use of NPGS materials. Help us spread the word!
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Recognizing ARS global researchers #hispanicheritagemonth
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Maybe you read about the September 25, 2024, Delta Airlines flight that flew from Minneapolis, MN, to New York City in celebration of Climate Week? The flight was the first to soar through the skies on a jet fuel blend partly derived from the oil of a 2,000-acre winter camelina crop grown in Minnesota and North Dakota. Congrats to ARS’ “Soils Lab” in Morris, MN for helping make it happen. Its 20 years of multi-faceted research turned a lesser known, underutilized plant into a versatile oilseed crop for midwestern farmers—and now, a potential resource for sustainable jet fuels that may help diminish air travel's carbon "footprint." https://loom.ly/NG7uIx8
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Check out today's podcast to hear how ARS researchers have created an automated process to detect imperfections on animal hides -- a method that greatly benefits U.S. leather producers. https://loom.ly/P4jy16U
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Happy Sunday, everyone! 🍂 As we step into a new week, let's take a moment to appreciate the simple joys of fall—like the humble pumpkin! Whether it's a symbol of creativity in design, the inspiration for seasonal flavors, or a reminder of the importance of sustainability in agriculture, pumpkins are a star of the season. #PumpkinSeason #Fallinspiration
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We are proud to share that the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Administrator, Dr. Simon Liu, has been chosen as a 2024 Class of Academy Fellow by the National Academy of Public Administration. This recognition highlights his exemplary leadership in public administration. The induction ceremony will take place during the upcoming annual academy fall meeting, scheduled for November 13-19 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington, D.C. Join us in congratulating Dr. Simon Liu on this significant achievement! https://loom.ly/EOcXASY #PublicAdministration
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As current space travel often lasts for several months, and future travel could last for years, astronauts need to maintain healthy diets during those extended voyages. How will NASA continue to provide food 🍎for astronauts on those longs flights?🚀🌌 During this World Space Week check out how ARS scientists are working with NASA to develop sustainable farming techniques and technologies to grow fresh produce while in spaceflight. https://loom.ly/FGGCL1U #WSW2024 #NASA
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“This is a great advance in the partnership between the Agricultural Research Service and the University of Vermont,” said Christian Peters, Research Leader of the USDA ARS Food Systems Research Unit in Burlington. “The long-term lease agreement with Nordic Farms will allow us to pursue field research on food crops, forages, and grazing livestock. The knowledge we develop will ultimately improve the sustainability of the Northeastern food systems and the nutrition of the people they feed.”
Over 150 years later, UVM's commitment to its land-grant mission remains unwavering. Today, on the antique desk of Vermont Senator Justin Morrill - author of the Land-Grant College Act of 1862 - the university signed a 30-year lease of Nordic Farm (400 acres). The university will preserve its use as a farm and work with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) for long-term agricultural research opportunities with initial studies focusing on forage production and ruminants. “This is a great advance in the partnership between the Agricultural Research Service and the University of Vermont,” said Christian Peters, Research Leader of the USDA ARS Food Systems Research Unit in Burlington. “The long-term lease agreement with Nordic Farms will allow us to pursue field research on food crops, forages, and grazing livestock. The knowledge we develop will ultimately improve the sustainability of the Northeastern food systems and the nutrition of the people they feed.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ese4pvXG 📸 Joshua Defibaugh #UVMresearch #LandGrant #Vermont #Agriculture