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What do your food plates look like, and how do they compare to the USDA’s MyPlate? Let’s find out.

How do you know if the food you eat is nutritious? Take the Nutrition Challenge, to find out.

Researchers here developed a dual-detection biosensor that is portable, enabling on-site testing of samples for mercury.

Agriculture's impact on the planet depends on how it’s practiced.

ARS scientists have invented a new way to keep waste out of landfills, make consumer products safer, and reduce dangerous emissions – all at the same time.

ARS scientists developed a series of algorithms capable of effectively predicting the prevalence of Salmonella.

We’re going to learn about a very small fungus, called yeast. Let’s find out how this special fungus helps us make bread.

Learn about this innovative approach that’s helping farmers grow their crops more efficiently – and sustainably.

What happens if we put hydrogen peroxide and yeast together in a large quantity?

ARS scientists developed a new system for testing beef during processing.

Do different types of apples have the same number of seeds? Try this fun data analysis and collection experiment for elementary school students.

ARS researchers have discovered that the condition of soil dramatically affects how well grasslands can sequester carbon in the soil.

ARS scientists have identified a possible tool to fight the invasion of the Brazilian peppertree.

ARS researchers are breeding new lines of tomatoes that are resistant to anthracnose disease which causes tomato fruit rot.

Flooding fields may be a win-win for farmers and birds in the Mississippi Delta.

A Thanksgiving meal just wouldn’t be the same without the sweet/tart goodness of cranberries. A project funded by ARS is working to ensure the staple stays on the table.

ARS researchers are improving soil through better farming practices.

Guidelines for properly cooking meats are well documented, but what about for plant-based products?

ARS is researching the benefits of agroforestry.

ARS researchers are using puled light as part of their approach toward combating food pathogens and diseases.

Use this project to fin dout if you are getting enough vitamins and minerals.

ARS scientists in Burns OR are giving native plants, and the ecosystems they support, a helping hand by combatting invasive plants.

ARS developed climate smart farming systems by employing artificial intelligence (AI) to help farms become more sustainable and environmentally friendly.

ARS scientists in Arizona are exploring ways to use water more efficiently, by recycling wastewater to irrigate crops.

Learn how ARS’s research and accomplishments promote sustainability, address climate change, and benefit the environment.

ARS scientists are helping to preserve the genetic diversity of our food crops by storing the seeds and other parts of hundreds of thousands of plants.

ARS scientists researched whether raising beef cattle without antibiotics would reduce antimicrobial resistance levels. Learn what they discovered.

A new method of freezing food without turning it rock solid could not only improve the quality, but save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, too.

Learn how ARS researchers are turning to the sun to help fight a strawberry fungus.

Nematodes with a taste for "insect innards" may offer cranberry growers a natural alternative to fighting hungry crop pests with chemical insecticides.

This activity helps students learn more about different animal behaviors . Get creative painting or drawing!

ARS scientists are working to make a better jet biofuel and make air travel more sustainable.

Try this experiment around your yard or school and see how biodiversity at the plant level affects biodiversity at the insect level.

For this experiment, we’re going to test the effect a hard soil layer has on plant growth and root development.

Consumers aren’t likely to clean their cantaloupes with a steam cleaner, but an ARS scientist did just that. Find out why.

For this experiment, we’re going to test the effect that high salt soil concentrations have on plant growth and root development.

This activity helps students learn more about different animal behaviors to ensure pets are happy and stress free.

ARS researchers help make oysters safer.

This experiment helps students compare vitamin C content and rank orange varieties or juice brands from highest to lowest.

ARS study shows safest ways to cook meatballs to minimize health risks from Escherichia coli.

Scientists' studies of nine milkweed species in critical breeding areas of the country show that female monarch butterflies prefer laying their eggs on certain milkweed species.

This experiment helps students create a black light and use it to look at the fluorescence of different food items and plants .

When it comes to restoring rangeland habitats, there is no replacement for "prescribed fire," according to Agricultural Research Service ecologists.

A high-tech facility called SoyFACE allows for open-air field tests simulating greenhouse gases conditions predicted for 2050.

ARS scientists aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty while researching ways to manage manure and protect water resources.

Scientists are examining biochar's potential to rejuvenate the soil, especially in degraded land areas like mining sites where high acidity and pollutants like heavy metals can stop or slow plant growth.

Scientists are experimenting with alfalfa as a promising alternative to using fishmeal, a protein-rich ingredient in aquaculture feeds given to "farm-raised" finfish and shellfish.

ARS scientists are developing innovative methods to accurately detect mold contamination in crops and food.

ARS researchers in Franklin, ME, have bred an improved salmon strain and shared the eggs with commercial fish farms

ARS scientists collect, study and evaluate natural enemies with potential to biologically control invasive plants.

A process controls weeds by using exhaust heat produced by a walk-behind tractor.

ARS scientists develop sustainable agricultural systems to protect natural resources and support rural communities in arid and semi-arid regions.

ARS researchers are exploring using camera-mounted drones to reduce herbicide spraying where and when it’s not needed.

ARS researchers and partners have developed the most complete genome sequence to date for yak and Scottish Highland cattle.

ARS scientists released “Hidden Valley” meadow fescue, a type of flowering grass that flourishes across the midwestern U.S.

ARS scientists are developing integrated approaches to managing crop, animal and watershed systems.

ARS scientists developed a simple hand-operated planter which can efficiently seed a variety of small-seeded herbs and vegetables.

ARS scientists are working to increase the photosynthetic ability of food and bioenergy crops.

Did you know the way eggs are stored depends on where they’re produced?

ARS researchers have developed innovative methods to mitigate wildfires.

Learn how ARS researchers are working to keep food safe to eat.

This experiment helps students learn the importance of having clean hands.

ARS scientists are exploring sustainable approaches to managing forage and grazing lands.

ARS scientists helped to develop Irrigator Pro, an agricultural decision support tool that helps farmers schedule irrigation.

These experiments help students learn about soil erosion.

This experiment helps students learn about growing plants with organic soil amendments.

ARS researchers are keeping bagged leafy greens safe and nutritious for your consumption.

This experiment help students learn about plant growth and root development. (Appendix A: Resource Material)

This experiment help students learn about plant growth and osmosis. (Appendix A: Resource Material)