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Enjoy Stress-Free Holidays with Nutrition.gov’s New Healthy Resources

December 04, 2023 Courtney Thompson, Technical Information Specialist (Nutrition.gov), National Agricultural Library

December is a festive time of year with twinkling lights, fresh baked goods and meaningful get-togethers with our loved ones. However, planning menus that meet guests’ dietary restrictions, sticking within your holiday budget, and ensuring safe food practices, can be overwhelming. That’s why...

Food and Nutrition Health and Safety Research and Science

BlueSTEM, Oklahoma Schools Partner with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service to Cultivate Curiosity

November 16, 2023 Scott Elliott, ARS Office of Communications

Education used to be about the “Three Rs” – reading, (w)riting, and (a)rithmetic. It still is, but more letters have worked their way in: S, T, E, and M. Since 2001 educators have begun to focus more of their attention on the teaching of STEM – an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and...

Research and Science

Knowledge is Power! Increase Your Health Literacy with USDA Resources

October 27, 2023 Courtney Thompson, Technical Information Specialist (Nutrition.gov), National Agricultural Library

October is Health Literacy Month! Health literacy is a crucial component of maintaining our health. It is your ability to access and understand health information and services. Being able to find and use the best available resources can help us live healthier lives, prevent certain health outcomes...

Food and Nutrition Health and Safety Research and Science

Regional Centers Coordinate USDA Biofuel Research

September 08, 2023 Scott Elliott, ARS Office of Communications

Renewable fuels – ethanol, biodiesel, sustainable aviation fuel, and more – are filling gas tanks more than ever, mitigating the effects of petroleum-based fuel on the environment. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is a major contributor to that shift.

Energy Research and Science

USDA Study Sets Nutrition Baseline for Breastfeeding

August 15, 2023 Scott Elliott, ARS Office of Communications

August is National Breastfeeding Month. Did you know that USDA conducts research to define dietary needs to ensure optimal maternal and child health? A researcher with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is heading international studies to establish nutritional...

Research and Science

Microplastics May Sprout Antimicrobial Resistance

July 13, 2023 Scott Elliott, ARS Office of Communications

Treating and recycling used municipal water for irrigation is not a new concept, but there may be an unforeseen consequence with that practice: Microplastics.

Research and Science

Breeding, Bees, and the 4 Ps

June 20, 2023 Scott Elliott, ARS Office of Communications

After suffering severe winter losses beginning in 2007, the honey bee population is making a comeback. Still, losses are high, which means beekeepers have to spend a lot of time and money replacing their bees.

Research and Science

Researchers Find Hidden ‘GEMS’ to Meat Production

June 13, 2023 Scott Elliott, ARS Office of Communications

Scientists from the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are working shoulder-to-shoulder with food producers to help them feed the world’s growing population. One of their most effective tools is integrating ecological, economic and social principles to help farming systems move toward greater...

Research and Science

The Grand Challenge: Salmonella

June 07, 2023 Scott Elliott, ARS Office of Communications

Today is World Food Safety Day, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has launched a sweeping new initiative known as the Salmonella Grand Challenge. The project brings together an elite group of ARS, university and food industry scientists from different...

Health and Safety Research and Science

Experts from USDA and the Industry Host Annual Cotton Ginners Schools

May 30, 2023 Public Affairs Specialists Maribel Alonso and Jess Ryan, USDA-ARS Office of Communications

The U.S. cotton industry contributes 35% of the cotton exported globally.

Research and Science
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