ARS Newslink: October 24 - October 28, 2016

ARS News Service
USDA Agricultural Research Service
October 28, 2016

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Wasp and Scale Insects Help Control Giant Reed

ARS scientists are reducing the amount of giant reeds growing along the border of along Texas’ Rio Grande through the use of biocontrol insects. (10/26)

https://www.ars.usda.gov/news-events/news/research-news/2016/wasp-and-scale-insects-help-control-giant-reed/

 

U.S. National Arboretum Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Its Bonsai Museum

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the U.S. National Arboretum's National Bonsai & Penjing Museum in the nation's capital. (10/27)

https://www.ars.usda.gov/news-events/news/research-news/2016/us-national-arboretum-celebrates-40th-anniversary-of-its-bonsai-museum/

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