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Researchers examined the ability of colored rice bran extracts to stimulate glucose uptake.

Get cooking with these great recipes from Cooking with Science!

Follow these tips to learn how to eat healthy.

Sorghum bran could provide both good flavor and nutritional value to gluten-free breads.

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.

Vegetables can have a positive impact on your mental wellbeing.

Good nutrition is important for everyone, not just Olympic athletes. 

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 are hard at work identifying new plant oils and new uses for existing ones, both in and outside the kitchen.

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

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.

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.

The National Agricultural Library is making it easier to stay up-to-date with new nutrition research!

ARS researchers are improving soil through better farming practices.

ARS is researching the benefits of agroforestry.

Test your knowledge of late summer fruits and vegetables at your local farm or farmers market. How many can you find?

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

Add color and flavor to your water by making fruity ice cubes at home.

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.

Did you know that popcorn is a 100 percent whole grain? Learn more about popcorn.

Do you know what food groups are part of a healthy plate? MyPlate can help you build a healthy eating routine and can be used for kids and adults of all ages!

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.

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

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

The USDA has an app, called Food Keeper, to help you learn how to store the foods that you eat properly!

Pumpkins are fun to carve, but they are also a favorite ingredient for many people!

Learn more about food allergies and how to stay safe

Discover what the different vitamins and minerals do and how to choose foods that contain them.

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.

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

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.

The bacteria that live and work together to keep you healthy are called the “gut microbiota.”

With some planning, it is easy to combine plant-based foods throughout the day.

Healthy snacks can give you energy when you are hungry between meals.

Starting the day with a healthy breakfast can help you stay focused and energized while learning.

Discover what fiber is and why it's important to eat it.

Healthy eating is healthy living with these online tools.

Nutrition experts Dr. Patrice Armstrong and Colleen Sideck, from the Food and Human Nutrition Information Center, answer questions and provide tips

The Nutrition Facts label provides a suggested serving size and can help you learn how much of each nutrient you are eating.

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.

ARS researchers have developed innovative methods to mitigate wildfires.

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.

Welcome to AgLab. An ARS website dedicated to students, educators, and parents offering a variety of content to promote interest in exploring the intersection of where food meets science.

Nutrition experts Dr. Patrice Armstrong and Colleen Sideck answer questions and provide tips and resources for eating better and maintaining a healthy diet.