Welcome to the Agricultural Research Service, one of the world's premiere scientific organizations.

• Our scientific research solves problems that affect Americans daily.
• We perform the research at about 100 locations.
• We often form science partnerships with others.
• Every research project is coordinated through our National Research Programs.

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Antimicrobials vs. food pathogens
New avenues to control foodborne pathogens

Native grasses improve soil most
Switchgrass has higher glomalin levels

Colony collapse disorder
Frequently asked questions about the disappearance of honey bees.

Bright new shrubs
Three new Tecomas for the landscape

Come work with us
Career paths from agronomy to zoology.

Science for Kids
A Peck of Pretty Peppers