ARS Newslink

ARS News Service
USDA Agricultural Research Service
November 2, 2012
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Protecting black raspberries from aphids:
There's good news for fans of black raspberries: A USDA scientist and his commercial colleague have found black raspberries that have resistance to a disease-spreading aphid. (10/31) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2012/121031.htm

Capturing ammonia from livestock waste:
Capturing and recycling ammonia from livestock waste is possible using a process developed by USDA researchers. This invention could help streamline on-farm nitrogen management by allowing farmers to reduce potentially harmful ammonia emissions and concentrate nitrogen in a liquid product to sell as fertilizer. (11/1) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2012/121101.htm

New issue of Healthy Animals:
ARS today posted a new issue of Healthy Animals, which compiles ARS news and expert resources on the health and well-being of agricultural livestock, poultry and fish. The current issue focuses on some of the techniques scientists are using to identify and control pathogens in poultry. (11/2) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2012/121102.htm
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