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Wheat. (Photo by Kay Ledbetter, Texas A&M AgriLife.)
Ag News, Crops, Wheat

K-State researchers lower gluten content, maintain dough quality in bread wheat 

Kansas State University researchers have reported a breakthrough in developing wheat-based foods that contain lower amounts of gluten. Read More

Updated plant hardiness map from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Ag News

Updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map revealed

Two pigs walking. (Photo by Natalie Sleichter.)
Livestock, Swine

Researchers confirm 6 unique strains of African swine fever virus



These mosquito larvae are eating a fatal last meal: the seed meal of certain mustard plants, which may offer a biobased approach to controlling the biting pests. (Photo by Lina Flora-Weiler, Agricultural Research Service.)

Scientists spice up their mosquito weaponry with mustard

Pivot irrigation system over a field in Caddo County near Hydro Oklahoma

Seek water-use help on the Ogallala’s decline 

Winter rye cover crops offer multiple benefits, including carbon sequestration. (Photo by Tom Kasper, D3362-1.)

Rye the right crop for ‘nabbing’ nitrates, capturing carbon and generating bioenergy

USDA’s ARS scientists chart course of water management

Saving the earth one container at a time

Cataloging the library of life

African Swine Fever virus vaccine passes tests required for regulatory approval

ARS-developed varroa-resistant honey bees better winter survivors