National Agricultural Library
The National Agricultural Library (NAL) is one of five national libraries of the United States. It houses one of the world's largest collections devoted to agriculture and its related sciences.
USDA Nutrition Standards Pioneer
Dr. Hazel K. Stiebeling was the first to research dietary allowances and set the first dietary standards. NAL's collection includes her articles pertaining to nutrition research, some digitized.
Online Resources
AGRICOLA
Search citations from two agricultural science databases: indexed journal articles and the NAL catalog.
PubAg
Find full-text articles and citations to peer-reviewed journal articles in the agricultural sciences.
Ag Data Commons
Access open data relevant to agricultural research.
Digital Collections
Explore NAL collection materials available in digital format.
NALT Concept Space
The National Agricultural Library Thesaurus (NALT) is now a multischeme concept space.
Invasive Species
Learn about invasive species that threaten the United States.
Nutrition.gov
Uncover reliable resources on food, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety.
LCA Commons
Find Federal life cycle assessment data, research, and information systems.
Staff Picks
Summer Recipes
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Find healthy recipes from federal government and Cooperative Extension sites in this recipe collection on Nutrition.gov.
Climate Change and Invasive Species
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The National Invasive Species Information Center (NISIC) brings together current resources to help you understand the intersection of climate and invasive animals and plants.
NAL's Internet Archive Collection
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Find digitized materials from NAL's collections including seed trade catalogs, USDA agency publications, and special agricultural topics.