Agricultural Research Service Identifies Science Needs For PFAS Roadmap

The Agriculture Department’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS), along with state and academic partners, has identified key areas to include in a research roadmap for crafting science-based solutions to address the burgeoning challenges posed by the discovery of PFAS in agricultural soils and waters. The effort comes amid growing federal attention to the agricultural impacts from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including a recent EPA award of $15 million in agricultural research grants and an upcoming National Academies of Science, Engineering...