Stay Ahead with Real-Time Monitoring of the Agricultural Research Service
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The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the principal in-house research agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Established on November 2, 1953, ARS is dedicated to addressing agricultural challenges of high national priority. By conducting transformative research, ARS supports an array of industries, ensuring food safety, examining nutritional needs, enhancing the agricultural economy, and promoting environmental sustainability.
Why Monitor the Agricultural Research Service?
Monitoring the ARS is critical for various professionals who rely on real-time updates to remain compliant with federal regulations and to seize opportunities for funding and collaboration. The agency's significant role in agricultural innovation and policy makes it a focal point for:
- Regulatory Compliance Experts: Keeping pace with ARS updates ensures compliance with evolving agricultural policies, thus avoiding potential regulatory penalties.
- Government Contractors: Understanding the shifting landscape of agricultural research and funding opportunities allows contractors to align their services with the needs of the USDA and ARS.
- Research Scientists and Academia: Access to the latest ARS developments enables researchers to align their projects with federal priorities, securing grants and partnerships.
- Environmental and Agricultural NGOs: These organizations benefit from ARS's focus on sustainability, allowing them to advocate for and engage in projects benefiting natural resources and rural communities.
Research and Impact Areas of ARS
ARS conducts significant research activities across 103 domestic locations (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) and five international sites. Some of the priority research areas include:
- Food Safety and Quality: Developing methods to enhance the quality and safety of food products to protect consumer health.
- Nutritional Research: Understanding and disseminating information about the nutritional needs of Americans, contributing to public health initiatives.
- Sustainable Agriculture: Innovating practices that benefit the environment and sustain the agricultural economy.
- Technology Transfer and Innovation: Facilitating partnerships with state universities, federal agencies, and private organizations ensures the practical application of ARS research.
The Role of the National Agricultural Library
An important component of ARS is the National Agricultural Library (NAL), the United States' foremost resource for agricultural information. It provides:
- Access to scientific literature and resources critical for policy makers, specialists, and the public.
- An electronic platform for sharing vital agricultural knowledge and information.
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The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is currently operational and continues to conduct research across numerous locations in the U.S. and overseas. It plays a vital role in agricultural research and information dissemination under the U.S. Department of Agriculture, indicating it is functioning effectively and without signs of closure or reorganization.
- Acronym: ARS
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Agricultural Research Service's (ARS) intention to request an extension of a currently approved information collection, Form AD-761, USDA Patent License Application for...
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Notice | Sep 10, 2024 |
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, this notice announces the intention of the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to seek approval to collect information in support of research and re...
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Notice | Aug 14, 2024 |
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, this notice announces the intention of the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to request an extension of a currently approved information c...
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Notice | Aug 08, 2024 |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks comments on the U.S. National Arboretum's (USNA) intent to renew an information collection that expires December 31, 2024. The information collection serves to collect fees for certain uses of the facil...
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Notice | Jun 18, 2024 |
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, this notice announces the Agricultural Research Service's intent to conduct focus groups to understand insights and experiences of manur...
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Notice | Jan 26, 2024 |
The notice is correcting information in the Supplementary Information section of the notice published in the Federal Register on April 7, 2022. The title, the information collection number, and the expiration date of the information collection was mi...
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Notice | Apr 12, 2022 |
The proposed information collection requirement described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and OMB implementing regulations. The Department is soliciti...
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Notice | Apr 07, 2022 |
The Subcommittee on Aquaculture (SCA) is extending the comment period on the document is published on March 3, 2022, seeking public comment on a draft outline of the Strategic Plan for Aquaculture Economic Development (SPAED), and information on a pl...
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Notice | Apr 01, 2022 |
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and the office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, this notice announces the Agricultural Research Service's (ARS) intent to seek reinstatement of the ARS Animal Health National Program A...
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Notice | Mar 03, 2022 |
The Subcommittee on Aquaculture (SCA) is seeking public comment on a draft outline of the Strategic Plan for Aquaculture Economic Development (SPAED), and information on a planned update to the 1983 National Aquaculture Development Plan (NADP). The S...
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Notice | Mar 03, 2022 |
In October 2018, the SCA established a Science Planning Task Force charged with documenting Federal science and technology opportunities and priorities for aquaculture by revising and updating the National Strategic Plan for Federal Aquaculture Resea...
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Notice | Sep 16, 2021 |
In October 2018, the SCA established a Science Planning Task Force charged with documenting Federal science and technology opportunities and priorities for aquaculture by revising and updating the National Strategic Plan for Federal Aquaculture Resea...
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Notice | Sep 01, 2021 |
The Subcommittee on Aquaculture (SCA) is a statutory subcommittee that operates under the Committee on Environment of the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) under the Office of Science and Technology Policy in the Executive Office of the...
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Notice | Aug 05, 2021 |
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations at 5 CFR part 1320 (60 FR 44978, August 29, 1995), this notice announces the intention of the Agricultural Research Service...
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Notice | Jul 29, 2021 |
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, this notice announces the intention of the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to seek approval to collect information in support of research and re...
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Notice | Jul 28, 2021 |
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Agricultural Research Service's (ARS) intention to request an extension of a currently approved information collection, Form AD-761, USDA Patent License Application for...
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Notice | Jul 23, 2021 |
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, this notice announces the National Agricultural Library's (NAL) intent to request an extension of currently approved information collection...
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Notice | Apr 29, 2021 |
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks comments on the intent of the U.S. National Arboretum (USNA) to renew an information collection that expires October 31, 2021. The collection is conducted to obtain information about uses of the faciliti...
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Notice | Apr 26, 2021 |
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, intends to grant to Washington State Crop Improvement Association, Inc. of Pullman, Washington, an exclusive license to the variety of chickpea described i...
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Notice | Mar 24, 2020 |
Currently, the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) publishes notices of prospective exclusive, co-exclusive or partially exclusive domestic or foreign licenses of Government owned inventions of USDA (including, but not limited to, Agricultural Resear...
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Notice | Feb 14, 2020 |
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