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Overnutrition during infancy could lead to future health problems, including type 2 diabetes.

Increasing the proportion of bran to grain may enhance whole grain rice's overall nutritional value. 

Female monarchs prefer some milkweed species over others.

Research suggests a role between the gut microbiome and maintenance of muscle strength with advancing age.

ARS research examines the role of the gut microbiome on muscle strength in both mice and older adult humans

ARS scientists are employing manure to help dairy farmers tackle climate change.

ARS researchers investigate whether late evening eating leads to higher energy intake.

Scientists found that feeding steam-flaked corn to cattle significantly reduced enteric methane emissions.

Using a raised bed for your garden can benefit you, your vegetables, and the environment.

ARS scientists are working to reduce the toll fire ants have been taking.

ARS researchers are creating single-use containers that are biodegradable.

ARS researchers found that plant density may lead to higher yields of sweet corn.

ARS scientists identified a source of contamination in Kewaunee County, WI, groundwater.

A new food safety process: nanobubble "marinade" helps reduce pathogens so you can grill and chill.

Hyperspectral imaging technologies can detect and identify foreign materials during meat processing.

Researchers add pulsed light to an arsenal of tools to decontaminate foods.

ARS researchers study whether the path to reducing antimicrobial resistance is right underfoot.

Regardless of the protein source, cook your burger patty until it reaches an internal temperature of 160ºF.

Researchers are exploring how regular protein consumption can ward off disability in older adults.

A DNA fingerprinting panel of genetic markers can be used to effectively preserve genetic resources.

ARS researchers use coconut to create longest-lasting natural insect repellent.

ARS is partnering with the commercial aquaculture industry to produce the salmon of the future.

Using cutting-edge genomics to bring healthier, stronger fish to the aquaculture industry and your plate.

Healthy diets that are diverse and high in fiber can result in lower antimicrobial resistance.

ARS scientists transform an overlooked weed into a stunning success.

Discovery of new toxin-producing fungi opens the door to combat major scourge of world’s food supply.

ARS research shows different wavelengths may alter pathogenicity of wheat blotch.

Newly discovered wheat genes allows a pathogen to con a wheat plant into self-annihilation.

ARS is working to develop disease-resistant peanut plants and reduce the amount of chemical pesticides used.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans can be adapted for vegetarians and vegans.

Breastfeeding can influence development of the infant immune system.

ARS researchers use tiny particles to create huge antimicrobial capabilities.

ARS researchers are developing new lines of tomatoes to counter the damaging anthracnose disease.

ARS is pioneering a way to move water through a technology known as Managed Aquifer Recharge.

ARS researchers are developing new colorful rice varieties with improved nutrition and taste.

Broccoli microgreens contain higher amounts of phytonutrients and minerals.

Where can you find reliable information on the medicinal uses of herbs and plants?

Drones can provide rapid, large-scale evaluations of crop health to save time and improve production.

Researchers are helping growers fight diseases of hemp and mitigate the damages they cause.

ARS researchers are using a bioplastic coating to naturally shield seeds from dangerous fungi.

ARS team fights blueberry virus to help growers keep fruit on the shelves.

New wheat and barley offer higher yield, greater disease resistance and increased nutritional value.

Mississippi Delta farmers may reap the benefits for flooding their fields during the fall and winter.

ARS scientists are interested in how different foods and dietary patterns can improve health.

ARS is helping to solve the problem of 1.2 million acres of abandoned mined land across Appalachia.

Popular sweetener stevia found to have no negative effect on human gut health.

Sleuths use science to uncover the culprit decimating Hawaii’s nut trees.

Check out a few of our tips for raising healthy chickens.

ARS scientists studied the potential benefits of a yogurt fortified with heart healthy chickpea flour.

ARS researchers have created an artificial diet to raise the beneficial pink spotted lady beetle.