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September 19, 2014
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Scientists Named to Science Hall of Fame Four scientists have been named to the Agricultural Research Service Science Hall of Fame for discoveries in soybean genomics, sustainable farming, poultry disease control and crop micronutrients. (9/10) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2014/140910.htm

Genomic Project Targets Cattle Traits
USDA scientists are investigating methods to improve genetic evaluations of beef cattle for routinely measured traits such as growth and disease resistance. (9/15) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2014/140915.htm

Compound from Bacteria Could Be Useful Against Pecan Scab USDA scientists discovered nematode-dwelling bacteria that produce chemical compounds that control the fungus which causes pecan scab. (9/17) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2014/140917.htm


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