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ARS News Service
USDA Agricultural Research Service
April 27, 2012
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Soil erosion modeling improved:
About 50 years ago, USDA scientists devised the Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE), a formula farmers could use to estimate losses from soil erosion. Scientists will soon release a new version that integrates models generated by cutting-edge computer technology, an updated soils database, and new findings about erosion processes. (4/23) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2012/120423.htm

Food, nutrition briefs issued:
Almonds can be treated with infrared heat and then hot-air roasting so they remain safe from Salmonella. Information on this process is among the new nutrition and health findings noted in the newest issue of the ARS Food and Nutrition Research Briefs. (4/25) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2012/120425.htm

Analyzing green tea leaves, supplements:
Quality control is a key factor in making sure green tea dietary supplement products pack the same antioxidant punch as green tea leaves used for brewing beverages, according to USDA scientists. (4/27) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2012/120427.htm
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