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Did you know the "Gold Rush" variety of apple from the ARS Appalachian Fruit Research Station in Kearneysville WV. is an apple variety whose seed parent was “Golden Delicious”, an apple discovered in Clay County, WV in 1912? Discover more interesting facts about [the amazing apple](https://aglab.ars.usda.gov/learn-and-explore/amazing-apple).

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ARS scientists are working to create new varieties of crops that have a greater ability to withstand salinity. In doing so, they may dramatically expand the type and amount of land and irrigation that can support agriculture. [Learn more](/oc/dof/pass-the-salt-a-new-breed-of-crop-survives-the-toughest-irrigation-challenge/) about this important research. 

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**Environmental Sustainability of Beef**

There is increasing public awareness and concern regarding the environmental effects of beef production. ARS in collaboration with Colorado State University, led a full life cycle assessment of U.S. beef to determine total impacts. [Watch this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAr-W-Z9mWQ) to learn more. 

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Let’s celebrate the innovations aimed at tackling food loss and waste! [Discover](https://aglab.ars.usda.gov/learn-and-explore/innovations-reducing-food-loss-and-waste) how our ARS researchers are developing cutting-edge solutions to minimize food loss and waste, from farm to table.

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