…and pollinator habitat, while playing a significant role in mitigating climate change,” said Taylor. “CRP Grasslands recognizes the conservation value of well-managed, working grazing lands and pasturelands. This new opportunity…
FWS Proposes Endangered Species Act Protections for Bumble Bee Species
…to be published in the Federal Register Thursday. Petitions to the Fish and Wildlife Service say the bumble bee “is not only an important pollinator of prairie wildflowers but also…
Honeybee Population Revival
…Attracting Pollinators to Your Garden Why are Pollinators Important? Pollinators are nearly as important as sunlight, soil and water to the reproductive success of over 75% of the world’s flowering…
Funding for Urban Ag Conservation
…will conduct farm and garden assessments to identify opportunities for irrigation, soil health, and pollinator and wildlife habitat improvements and will provide assistance in the implementation of recommended conservation practices….
National Pollinator Week
…resources about pollinators, pollinator week, and what you can do to help pollinators at: http://www.pollinator.org Note: The celebration of Pollinator Week started in 2007, when the U.S. Senate designated Pollinator…
USDA Announces Key Measures to Improve Pollinator Health
…President’s National Strategy to Promote the Health of Honeybees and Other Pollinators. For example, the U.S. Forest Service is also conducting research on pollinators while restoring and improving pollinator habitat…
Almond Board: Pollinator Week
…Update – Pollinators More from the Almond Board on pollinators: Read the full post here. National Pollinator Week, June 20-26, reminds us of the essential role pollinators play in global…
Almond Leadership Program Focuses on Issues
…this month. Participants got a crash course in some growing concerns facing the almond crop, one being how to promote pollinator health. The team met with bee experts to observe…
Agri View: Pollinators Habitat
Everett Griner talks about the affect climate change is having on pollinators and their habitat in today’s Agri View. Pollinators Habitat From: Beependent Bee Informed! Learn about the current issues…
Butterfly and Pollinator Garden
How to build a butterfly and pollinator garden in seven steps Monarch butterflies and pollinators are in trouble. You can help by planting a pollinator garden! You can plant a…
Honey Bee Colony Health Survey Results
…Honey Bees and Other Pollinators” released last summer, and gleans state-level estimates on key pollinator health topics. Results from the survey will provide statistically strong baseline information about honey bee…
Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Results
…carbon, help plant crops better cope with excess or too little water, improve wildlife and pollinator habitat—all while harvesting better profits and often better yield. As part of its soil…
People’s Garden
…green roof, wildlife and pollinator-friendly landscaping, and a bat house. An assortment of sustainable gardening practices are on display, including gardening with native plant species, crop rotation and cover cropping,…
Agri View: Pollinator Extinction
Everett Griner talks about pollinator extinction not caused just by colony collapse disorder in today’s Agri View. Pollinator Extinction From: NPR.org Report: More Pollinator Species In Jeopardy, Threatening World Food…