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Scientists are studying the unique adaptations that help pollinators thrive.

There is no shortage of nutritional guidance and recommendations on the web, including across our social media channels. But how do you separate fact from fiction in the online, social media nutrition universe?

ARS scientists support human health at all stages of life by conducting research to better understand relationships between nutrient intake, eating patterns, and health conditions and how nutrition promotes health.

Cooking with Science Episode 5: learn about research ARS is doing to improve grains, watch a cooking video and get recipes.

The domesticated apple is an important fruit crop grown in most of the world.

Robots guided by advances in computer science and AI present an opportunity to ensure a growing U.S. agriculture.

The ARS Egg Safety and Quality Research Unit conducts research to protect both the health of consumers and the marketability of eggs.

ARS keeps the pep in peppers. Cooking with Science Episode 1: Learn about ARS research to develop superior peppers, watch a cooking video and get recipes.

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

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

ARS researchers developed a new bioplastic-based spray to fight aflatoxins using natural ingredients.

Students from the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences visited ARS's National Animal Disease Center

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.

Vertical farming, the practice of growing crops in vertically stacked layers, allows farmers to grow fresh produce indoors year-round.

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

Raising healthy chickens requires planning, attention to detail, and fastidiousness when it comes to completing daily chores.

A restless plant that thrives in several cemeteries in Mississippi could be linked to a royal Gypsy family.

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.

A tiny parasitic wasp known as the samurai wasp, may be the solution to the major economic damage to crops perpetrated by the stink bug.

ARS researchers discovered a fuzzy gray bee that carves its nest into chunks of sandstone!

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

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

A pair of bald eagles and their eaglet live in a tree at the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, D.C.

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

Dairy cows that produce organic milk also produce manure capable of replenishing nutrients in soil while slowing nutrient-runoff to nearby water sources.

ARS researchers undertook a five-year study to improve control of the ticks that spread Lyme disease.

ARS scientists have developed a special ultraviolet-C irradiation technique that may keep strawberries mold-free without chemical fungicides.

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.

This insect is native to East Asia and feeds on the sap of the vividly colorful crapemyrtle trees, as well as apple and blackberry plants.

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

ARS Soil Management and Sugar Beet Research Unit staff participated in Expedition Colorado, an annual field trip to teach students about natural resources and conservation practices.

Many ARS employees participate in STEM outreach opportunities aimed at increasing literacy in science, technology, engineering and math.

ARS scientists are exploring how a seaweed species could potentially reduce methane emissions in livestock production.

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

Are you eating ARS-developed French fries?

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

Composting is an excellent way to reduce waste that’s sent to landfills while providing soil in your gardens or fields with precious nutrients.

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.

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

Learn how ARS scientists are working hard to fight this pest and protect our beloved ash trees.

These parasitic wasps lay eggs inside the developing fly larva and consume them from the inside.

Did you know there are five food groups that help us stay healthy? Just download, print and get coloring!

Check out the AgLab coloring sheets. Just download, print and get coloring!

Whether you like ad-libs, word scrambles or coloring we have games for you.

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.

The ARS Electron and Confocal Microscopy Unit is equipped with state-of-the-art microscopes capable of producing high-resolution, digital images.

Learn the benefits of this natural recycling method and how to get started with composting.

Should you store eggs in the refrigerator or let them sit out in the kitchen at room temperature?

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

ARS scientists are constantly discovering and describing new species of insects like the ostrich moth.

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

Need a science projects for your classroom or at-home learning? Check out these projects offering a variety of topics and skill levels.

Scientists and staff at the National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center in Franklin, ME, have been improving the amount and quality of America’s Atlantic salmon for nearly 20 years.

This moth is native to Southeast Asia and its caterpillar feeds on the tissues inside stems of plants in the myrtle family.

Seaweed farming is the fastest growing sector of American aquaculture and ARS scientists can help farmers cash in on stealthy commercial market.