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In this podcast, hear from Jacob Corcoran, a molecular biologist at ARS’ Biological Control of Insects Unit in Columbia, MO, whose team is working on a next-gen biological control method to slow the reproductive process of the dreaded vine mealybug to protect wine vineyards.

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It's podcast Tuesday! ARS researchers and the National Grape Research Alliance are partnering to help wine grape🍇growers adapt to ever-evolving weather patterns with the use of AI. While shifting weather conditions is an issue for some growers, hear how it's also enabling

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ARS scientists and #coloradostateuniversity have discovered a wild millet relative that can "resurrect" after severe drought! This breakthrough could revolutionize crop resilience and protect our food supply. Learn how this hardy plant can help farmers and reduce food prices.

ARS scientists and #coloradostateuniversity have discovered a wild millet relative that can "resurrect" after severe drought! This breakthrough could revolutionize crop resilience and protect our food supply. Learn how this hardy plant can help farmers and reduce food prices.
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"Do what you love and enjoy your career" -- great advice offered up by ARS Young Scientist Adrian Marshall, who is among researchers working to solve X, or Little Cherry Disease. Watch more about Adrian at: loom.ly/KVHwOjM

"Do what you love and enjoy your career" -- great advice offered up by ARS Young Scientist Adrian Marshall, who is among researchers working to solve X, or Little Cherry Disease. Watch more about Adrian at: loom.ly/KVHwOjM
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See how ARS is advancing medical equipment and patient safety by using guayule latex to develop endotracheal tube balloon cuffs. According to ARS scientists, the balloon cuffs provide a more reliable, softer, and safer option for patients requiring endotracheal intubation.

See how ARS is advancing medical equipment and patient safety by using guayule latex to develop endotracheal tube balloon cuffs. According to ARS scientists, the balloon cuffs provide a more reliable, softer, and safer option for patients requiring endotracheal intubation.
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Need an iron boost? Consider Manteca yellow beans! The bean, introduced by ARS, is easy to digest and nutritious. The Manteca yellow bean also cooks faster and easily absorbs spice flavors and other ingredients. Try them in tacos, stir-fries, and dips! loom.ly/iSXvYj0

Need an iron boost? Consider Manteca yellow beans! The bean, introduced by ARS, is easy to digest and nutritious. The Manteca yellow bean also cooks faster and easily absorbs spice flavors and other ingredients. Try them in tacos, stir-fries, and dips! loom.ly/iSXvYj0
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Check out ARS' "Buzz About Bees" portal and podcasts while celebrating these fantastic pollinators during #NationalPollinatorWeek. loom.ly/NICrLzA

Check out ARS' "Buzz About Bees" portal and podcasts while celebrating these fantastic pollinators during #NationalPollinatorWeek. loom.ly/NICrLzA
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ARS is developing a new agriculture monitoring system with remote sensing maps to reduce negative impacts on the Chesapeake Bay -- keeping the watershed vibrant as it contributions billions of dollars to local economies and the commercial fishing industry. loom.ly/HvKCvxc

ARS is developing a new agriculture monitoring system with remote sensing maps to reduce negative impacts on the Chesapeake Bay -- keeping the watershed vibrant as it contributions billions of dollars to local economies and the commercial fishing industry. loom.ly/HvKCvxc
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Want to see some spectacular details of some of the world’s bees? View the Exotic Bee ID Website at: loom.ly/n7g00HM #nationalpollinatorweek

Want to see some spectacular details of some of the world’s bees? View the Exotic Bee ID Website at: loom.ly/n7g00HM
#nationalpollinatorweek
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Love peanuts? ARS scientists are working with their counterparts in Argentina to prevent the devastating fungal disease, known as peanut smut, from affecting America's favorite nuts. As the 7th most-valuable U.S. crop, (estimated $1.6 billion domestically and $890 million in

Love peanuts? ARS scientists are working with their counterparts in Argentina to prevent the devastating fungal disease, known as peanut smut, from affecting America's favorite nuts. As the 7th most-valuable U.S. crop, (estimated $1.6 billion domestically and $890 million in
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Cheers to Wine Grapes! In this podcast, hear from Bill Kustas an ARS research hydrologist and member of a collaborative team called GRAPEX. The GRAPEX team employs satellites and unoccupied aerial vehicles to identify vine water use and stress throughout a vineyard. Growers can

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The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS), protects and helps the wine industry thrive in the United States. Learn some fun facts to share at your next wine tasting including the birthplace of American wine. loom.ly/oKUCEjA

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See how ARS scientists are finding Deformed Wing Virus is not only devastating honey bees, but the virus also can infiltrate colonies of fire ants -- making the ants possible hosts for the deadly disease. This work can help researchers understand how the virus affects different

See how ARS scientists are finding Deformed Wing Virus is not only devastating honey bees, but the virus also can infiltrate colonies of fire ants -- making the ants possible hosts for the deadly disease. This work can help researchers understand how the virus affects different
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To help manage costly diseases that damage wheat crops, Dr. Christina Cowger, ARS research plant pathologist, spoke to farmers about "how to get ahead of wheat & barley diseases" at the Small Grains Field Day events held in Salisbury, NC and Unionville, NC.

To help manage costly diseases that damage wheat crops, Dr. Christina Cowger, ARS research plant pathologist, spoke to farmers about "how to get ahead of wheat & barley diseases" at the Small Grains Field Day events held in Salisbury, NC and Unionville, NC.
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ARS is confronting the big challenges to staple crops like grains. See how Craig Carlson, a research geneticist at the Cereal Crops Improvement Research Unit in Fargo, ND, is focusing on oat quantitative genetics. His team is developing high-yielding oat varieties that have

ARS is confronting the big challenges to staple crops like grains. See how Craig Carlson, a research geneticist at the Cereal Crops Improvement Research Unit in Fargo, ND, is focusing on oat quantitative genetics. His team is developing high-yielding oat varieties that have
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See how ARS researchers are discovering the benefits of long-term cover cropping -- of seven years or more – can help farmers reduce soil erosion, increase the soil's organic matter, improve weed control, and provide forage for animals and livestock. loom.ly/sZ5EokY

See how ARS researchers are discovering the benefits of long-term cover cropping -- of seven years or more – can help farmers reduce soil erosion, increase the soil's organic matter, improve weed control, and provide forage for animals and livestock. loom.ly/sZ5EokY
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ARS scientists are discovering that seed meal from plants in the mustard family can kill mosquito larvae before they hatch. This new natural remedy could prevent the spread of diseases like Zika and yellow fever! loom.ly/u9sBQSo

ARS scientists are discovering that seed meal from plants in the mustard family can kill mosquito larvae before they hatch. This new natural remedy could prevent the spread of diseases like Zika and yellow fever! loom.ly/u9sBQSo
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ARS researchers are working with the iconic lady beetle (lady bug), considered an environmental hero to agriculture! While many native lady beetles are dwindling in population, ARS scientists are looking at new biocontrol methods to help farmers and growers.

ARS researchers are working with the iconic lady beetle (lady bug), considered an environmental hero to agriculture! While many native lady beetles are dwindling in population, ARS scientists are looking at new biocontrol methods to help farmers and growers.
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Exciting developments are happening through the USDA LTAR network! We're testing innovative grazing land practices to manage invasive Kentucky bluegrass in the ARS Northern Plains research location. loom.ly/7kBHQcU

Exciting developments are happening through the USDA LTAR network! We're testing innovative grazing land practices to manage invasive Kentucky bluegrass in the ARS Northern Plains research location. loom.ly/7kBHQcU