Tag: Agricultural Research Service
Kill Mosquitoes With…. Mustard?
New U.S. Agricultural Research Service studies show that seed meal from plants in the mustard family can kill mosquito larvae, opening the door to new bio-based controls.
Can Plants Help With COVID-19 Treatment?
Here's news for all you plant enthusiasts: Scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) recently announced that plants could...
About To Enjoy Easter Chocolates? Thank The Scientists Working On Cacao Plant Diseases
If you celebrate Easter, chances are you'll enjoy more than your fair share of chocolate on Sunday. And while those delicious bunnies, eggs and...
Turfgrass Being Rethought As Pollinator Food Source
Turfgrass sometimes get a "bad rap" for not providing bees and other insect pollinators a helping hand on the food front. But studies from...
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