USDA Articles
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2020 Prior Converted Cropland
About a month ago the US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a memorandum of understanding about issues relating to implementing section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and the Food Security Act (FSA). The concern is the fact the the USDA and the EPA/Corps define wetlands differently. In short, the ...
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Diversity in seed production characteristics within the USDA-ARS limnanthes alba germplasm collection
Meadowfoam (L. alba) seeds are a source of long-chain fatty acids which are stable under diverse conditions. The fatty-acid composition makes this seed oil valuable for use in cosmetics, lubricants, rubber additives, and plastics. While a few meadowfoam cultivars have been developed, high-yielding germplasm is required for further crop improvement. The objective of this study was to evaluate ...
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