In this part of her series on raising bees, Cathy Isom lets you know about how bees defend themselves. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Honeybees tend to …
Predators that Prey on Bees and Your Harvest
Cathy Isom continues her series on bees by informing you about a few of the common bee predators and how to protect your harvest. That’s coming up on This Land …
You Can Help Bring Back the Bee Population
Without our pollinators, there would be no food. Cathy Isom continues her series on bees by telling us what we can do to help bring back the bee population. That’s …
How to Sell Your Honey and Beeswax Harvest
In this, the third segment of her series on bees, Cathy Isom fills you in on how to sell your honey and beeswax harvest. That’s coming up on This Land …
Best Flowers to Grow for a Bee Garden
In her previous program Cathy Isom let you know about raising your own Queen Bee. She continues her series today filling you in about the best and most beautiful flowers …
How to Raise Your Own Queen Bees
If you are a serious gardener, you should also consider having your own bee hives for pollination. Cathy Isom has some great information about how to raise your own queen …
EPA Registers Long-Term Uses of Sulfoxaflor While Ensuring Strong Pollinator Protection
Registration provides benefits to growers and is supported by strong science that shows minimal risks for pollinators WASHINGTON (EPA) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a long-term …
Cover Crops Are Site-Specific
A cover crop program can help growers try the practice, which is essential because it’s not one size fits all. Project Apis m. has opened their Seeds for Bees program where producers …
Mite Levels Pointed Towards Bee Loss Survey
Record high winter bee loss isn’t surprising to some. The Bee Informed Partnership national survey on bee health showed a nearly 38 percent bee loss this last winter. “The historic losses …
Growing Wildflowers Attracts Pollinators All Year
Do you want something to grow with little to no upkeep? Cathy Isom explores the reasons why you should grow wildflowers. That’s coming up on This Land of ours. Wildflowers …
Bee Safe Program Working in Tandem with BeeWhere Program
The Bee Safe program, administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, is designed to protect bees from other pests and disease, as well as minimize exposure to pesticides. …
Plants that Attract Bees and Other Pollinators
Cathy Isom has information for you about the plants that will attract bees and other pollinating friends to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. As much …
Program to Promote Pollinator Health Hits Milestone
The National Pollinator Garden Network (NPGN) was originally founded by nine organizations including the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA). In June 2015 the NPGN launched the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge (MPGC) and just recently …
Honey Bee Colonies More Successful By Foraging on Non-Crop Fields
Honey bee colonies foraging on land with a strong cover of clover species and alfalfa do more than three times as well than if they are put next to crop …