September is National Potato Month. Scientists are breeding colorful potatoes with beneficial red-to-purple pigments called anthocyanins and yellow-pigmented carotenoids. (Stephen Ausmus D3326-11)

Sweet corn! It’s just not summertime without it. ARS researchers discovered that plant density may lead to higher yields of sweet corn. (Photo by Peggy Greb, D4938-1)

With summer comes cucumbers! Cucumbers developing on plants having multiple lateral branching is important because increasing branch numbers increases yield potential. (Stephen Ausmus)

Summer is here…so are mosquitos! ARS scientists are working to protect U.S. soldiers from this pest and others by developing new repellents and treated fabrics. (Stephen Ausmus, D2623-8)

It's Pollinator Week! ARS research is focused on understanding the impact of a changing climate on bee health and survival and finding solutions to reduce pollinator losses. (Peggy Greb, D4671-2)

Fruits, such as this raspberry, provide nutrients vital for health and maintenance of your body, including potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin C, and folate (folic acid). (Photo by Peggy Greb, D4936-1)

May 20 is World Bee Day! These honey bees are devouring a new, nutrient-rich food created by ARS scientists. (Stephen Ausmus, K10288-1)

There’s always something blooming at the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, DC. like these green boxwood shrubs interspersed with azaleas. Stephen Ausmus (D925-1)

Harlequin bugs damage collards, cabbage, broccoli, and other popular mustard-family crops. ARS scientists are developing new ways to control this pest. (Photo by Peggy Greb, D3612-1)

It's April and we're celebrating National Garden Month! ARS scientists are working to develop new lettuce lines with combined resistance to pests and diseases. (Photo by Peggy Greb, D4848-1)

Wheat in a Nebraska field. (Stephen Ausmus, K11701-1)

Peanuts are a snackable favorite. ARS scientists released a new peanut, Contender, that contains high amounts of oleic fatty acids, which can promote heart health. (Stephen Ausmus, D4268-17)

Did you know that chocolate is made from cocoa beans? Above are cocoa beans in a cacao pod. (Photo by Keith Weller, K4636-14)

Whole grains are part of a heart healthy diet. (Photo by Peggy Greb, D1678-1)

Whiteflies cause some of the world's worst crop problems and are responsible for enormous losses every year. These whiteflies are feeding on a watermelon leaf. (Stephen Ausmus, D288-23)

January is National Hot Tea Month. Tea, oranges, and mint have high amounts of flavonoids—beneficial compounds found in plant-based foods. (Stephen Ausmus, K10306-1)

Scientists at the U.S. National Arboretum are doing research on determining the genetic diversity in Magnolia trees. (Photo by Peggy Greb, D4580-1)

ARS researchers analyzed the phytochemicals and vitamin E concentrations in five color classes of rice bran. (Photo by Peggy Greb, D2846-6)

December 5, 2021 is World Soil Day. ARS scientists have developed a testing process that accurately measures naturally occurring nitrogen and other nutrients in soil. (Peggy Greb, D3197-1)