USDA Agricultural Research Service

Subhashree Subramanyam of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Purdue infests wheat plants with Hessian fly using an aspirator. Purdue Agricultural Communications Photo/Joshua Clark
Crops, Pests, Press Release, research, Wheat

Wheat crops receive reinforcements in battle against Hessian fly

Researchers have cloned the first Hessian fly resistance gene in wheat, potentially opening new avenues for protecting crops. Read More

A herd of cattle are eating grass on the grassland. (Adobe Stock │ #316982109 - zhengzaishanchu)
Ag News, Editors, General, Kylene Scott, Livestock, NCBA

New World screwworm on your operation 

Ag News, Animal Health, Editors, General, Kylene Scott, Livestock

Preparation key for New World screwworm 

Rusty Lee, MU Extension field specialist in agricultural systems technology, used AI and drone technology last season to diagnose irregular corn stands caused by a malfunctioning toolbar on a producer’s anhydrous ammonia applicator. (Photo by Linda Geist)

Drones can help diagnose ailing crops

  • By Linda Geist │ University of Missouri Extension
Two farmers standing in green wheat field using touch pad for check wheat quality. Smart farm. Agro business. (Adobe Stock │ #360040362 - maxbelchenko)

Wheat Quality Council names interim executive director

Beef cattle grazing in harvested field of corn (Photo: Iowa State University Extension & Outreach)

2024 forage webinar series continues on Dec. 10

  • By Fred M. Hall │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Flying insects not likely to transmit SARS-CoV-2, ARS studies show

  • By Sue Kendall, Agricultural Research Service

Energy sorghum may combine best of annual, perennial bioenergy crops

  • By Julie Wurth, Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation