ARS Newslink

ARS News Service
USDA Agricultural Research Service
November 15, 2013
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Reclaiming turf from an irksome invader:
At a military facility in Washington State, USDA scientists are helping evaluate different strategies for controlling flourishing thickets of Scotch broom, a invasive European perennial that can grow more than six feet tall if left unchecked. (11/12) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2013/131112.htm

New issue of Healthy Animals:
ARS posted a new issue of Healthy Animals, a semi-annual online newsletter that compiles ARS news and expert resources on the health and well-being of agricultural livestock, poultry and fish.
The current issue highlights research to help control and prevent bacterial diseases that affect cattle. (11/13) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2013/131113.htm

Repelling insects with breadfruit:
Breadfruit, used as a folk remedy in Pacific regions to control insects, is an effective mosquito repellent, USDA scientists have found. The researchers identified three breadfruit compounds-capric, undecanoic and lauric acids-that act as insect repellents. (11/15) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2013/131115.htm
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