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USDA Agricultural Research Service
September 6, 2013
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Better protection against wildfires:
Quickly spraying a home with a temporary fire-retardant coating may prevent it from being destroyed by a forest or brushland wildfire. USDA researchers have developed an experimental gel that might offer better, more affordable protection than other fire-retardant gels. (9/3) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2013/130903.htm

Controlling an agricultural nuisance:
USDA scientists are working with partners overseas to curb the threat two weed species pose to nurseries, Christmas tree farms, pastures, and wildlife habitats. Known as "dog-strangling vines" in Canada, European swallow-worts are invasive vines that can grow to eight feet in length and wrap around supporting vegetation and smother it. (9/5) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2013/130905.htm


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