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At ARS, we're constantly researching ways to make food healthier and tastier. Here are some recent creations that will get your mouth watering. Listen to this episode to learn more.
Earwig Biocontrol for Temperate Tree Fruits
Many growers consider earwigs a pest. But for apple growers, earwigs are an enemy of a bigger pest, aphids. Researchers developed a trap to capture earwigs and relocate them to apple orchards where they can feed on aphids and reduce aphid populations. Watch this video to learn more.
At USDA’s FoodData Central, we see foods a bit differently. Our five data types provide nutrient and component profiles for thousands of foods. If you find data as delicious as we do, start exploring today: https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Get Cooking with Science!
In this episode, Chef Jessica Botta, demonstrates how to create a Maltagliati pasta using buckwheat flour while discussing the unique properties of buckwheat and its nutritional benefits with Dr. Thomas Bjorkman from Cornell University. Check out the video and recipe to learn more.
ARS Memorial Lecturers
The Agricultural Research Service's Memorial Lectureships recognize scientists who have made outstanding contributions to agriculture.