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  • Four honey bees eating an artificial diet

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

  • Rows of boxwood and blooming azaleas planted among trees at the National Arboretum

    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 bug on a flower.

    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)

  • Lettuce in a garden bed.

    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 growing in a field

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

  • Virginia peanuts in the shell and shelled.

    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)

  • Cocoa beans in a cacao pod

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

  • A bowl of whole grain cereal

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

  • Two whiteflies on a watermelon leaf

    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)

  • A cup of hot tea with a sprig of mint and plate of sliced oranges.

    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)

  • A white magnolia blossom

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

  • White, brown, red and black rice swirled in a circle shape.

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

  • Hands holding soil in a field.

    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)

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  • Orange TigerPaw peppers in glass jars and a straw basket on a wooden table.

    The ARS developed TigerPaw-NR habanero pepper is highly resistant to many species of root-knot nematodes and is among the spiciest peppers ever developed. Photo by Stephen Ausmus.

  • An elementary student shows a class how carrots grow.

    November 8 is National STEM Day. ARS supports STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) for students. Above, an elementary student shows a class how carrots grow. (Photo by Peter Howard)

  • A ewe and two newborn Katahdin lambs

    A newborn Katahdin lamb from the organic sheep research flock at the Dale Bumpers Small Farms Research Center in Booneville, AR is closely watched by its mom. (Photo by Erin Wood, D4723-1)

  • Red snapper on ice at a seafood market.

    Red snapper. October is National Seafood Month. According to ARS studies, Americans should be eating more seafood which is rich in healthful natural compounds. (Stephen Ausmus, D4712-1)

  • A melaleuca leaf weevil walking on a leaf.

    Meet Oxyops vitiosa, this cute little beetle is helping in the fight against invasive melaleuca trees in Florida, significantly reducing the plants’ flowering and growth. (Stephen Ausmus, k11495-1)

  • Orange daylily

    Orange daylily and white beardtongue are favored by many gardeners and provide pollinators nectar and pollen. (Photo by Peggy Greb, D4504-1)

  • Bumble bee on a flower

    In Logan, Utah, ARS scientists are conducting studies on bumble bee species of all shapes, sizes and colors to ensure their wellbeing and usefulness to agriculture. (Photo by Peggy Greb, D4655-1)

  • Three slices of fresh watermelon on a blue and white plate

    Watermelon is a great summertime treat! ARS scientists have discovered that steam cleaning melons can make them safer to eat. (Photo by Peggy Greb, D4684-2)

  • A “Brood X” periodical cicada hanging on a tree, waiting for its soft new wings to harden so it can fly.

    One last glimpse of an alien-looking Brood X cicada that lived underground 17 years, climbed a tree, shed its skin, waited for its soft new wings to harden and then flew away. (Photo by Steve Ausmus)

  • Woman buying carrots from female vendor at a Corona Farmers Market in New York

    Corona Farmers Market in Queens, New York is one of the most dynamic and diverse farmers markets in the city and is steps off the subway and mass transit system. (Photo by Preston Keres).

  • Three nymph shells of the 17-year cicada on a linden tree.

    Nymph shells of the 17-year cicada, which will return in 2038, on a linden tree in Maryland. (Photo by Peggy Greb, D4666-2)

  • A bowl of salad greens surrounded by slices apples, cantaloupe slices, whole cantaloupes, whole carrots and kale

    ARS research is leading to new ways of keeping fresh-cut produce fresh and safe to the last bite. (Photo by Peggy Greb, D530-2)

  • Dairy cows

    ARS scientists in Wisconsin are helping dairy farmers weigh the merits of using canola meal as a protein source for dairy cattle. Read more about this ARS research.

  • Beetles--giraffe stag beetle, Hercules beetle and king stag beetle

    The Systematic Entomology Laboratory’s collection of 100,000 specimens can be used to identify harmful pests including these beetles--giraffe stag beetle (l), hercules beetle (r) king stag beetle (b).

  • Strawberries

    There’s more to strawberries than just great taste and a pleasing color. They are also high in a class of health-promoting compounds known as “phenolics.”

  • A sow with four piglets

    Scientists are investigating an amino acid to help piglets cope with the stress of travel and avoid illness. Learn how we're helping piglets. (Photo by Steve Ausmus, D3097-1)

  • Rainbow trout hatching

    Rainbow trout hatching at a research lab in West Virginia. Did you know a single female trout can produce up to 5000 offspring per spawn? Learn about ARS research on trout and other aquaculture.

  • The National Capitol Columns in moonlight at the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, D.C.

    Photo illustration of the National Capitol Columns at the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. Learn more about these Corinthian columns and the Arboretum’s many gardens.

  • Red, purple, yellow and orange whole carrots

    Carrots that reflect almost all colors of the rainbow! Learn why they're good for your health. (Photo by Steve Ausmus k11611-1)

  • Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly feeding on a pink Zinnia flower

    An Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly feeding on a pink zinnia flower. Learn more about ARS research on pollinators.

  •  yellow oyster mushroom

    The yellow oyster mushroom is both beautiful and edible. Learn more about mushrooms and other ARS research in Albany, CA.

  • rose bud mite

    An extremely small rose bud mite spreads the rose rosette virus that damages roses. The mite hides deep in the rose flowers and leaf buds.

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