Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, The AgMeter,” hosts of the Ag Net News Hour , discussed recent severe weather in …
U.S. Beekeepers Report Record Colony Losses, Raising Alarm for Farmers
U.S. beekeepers lost a record 1.6 million honeybee colonies between June 2024 and March 2025, according to new data released April 3. Commercial beekeepers were hit hardest, losing 62% of …
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-04-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour’s Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” started out the show by discussing the recent …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-03-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour’s Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” started out the show by discussing the latest …
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-31-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour’s Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” started out the show by discussing California’s Assembly …
High Bee Mortality Rates Potentially Affecting the 2025 Almond Crop
In West California, almond orchards are blooming, but beekeepers are alarmed by high bee mortality rates, potentially affecting the 2025 almond crop. The commercial beekeeping industry is experiencing significant hive …
Project Apis m Promotes Cover Crops for Pollinator Health
Project Apis m., a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting honeybee research, showcased its Seeds for Bees program at the recent Almond Conference. Brett LeDuc, Climate Smart Habitat Manager, highlighted the …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-07-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss agricultural burning in the San Joaquin …
USFWS Proposes Listing Monarch Butterfly as Threatened
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has proposed listing the monarch butterfly as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act, sparking a wide range of reactions from stakeholders. …
Xerces Society’s 2023 Efforts Highlight Pollinator and Habitat Protection
The Xerces Society’s 2023 Annual Report outlines the organization’s ongoing work to protect pollinators and improve habitat conservation. With a focus on supporting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, Xerces …
Farmers Supporting Monarch Butterflies
Farmers are increasingly contributing to the conservation of monarch butterflies through initiatives such as Farmers for Monarchs, helping to ensure the future of these iconic insects. Monarchs play a role …
Research Reveals Long-Term Decline in Wild Bee Populations
In South Michigan, an Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist and her collaborators have used historical bee collections and advanced technology to uncover key ecological trends in pollinators. The findings could …
NRCS Resources for Pollinator Week
Supporting pollinators is critical to our food security and a key USDA conservation focus in collaboration with farmers, ranchers, and other land managers nationwide. From alfalfa to zucchini, over 100 …
Importance of a Pollinator Garden
Have you planted a pollinator garden? Why they’re important, coming up on This Land of Ours. June 17 through the 23rd is National Pollinator Week, and a good time to consider …