…at the neonicotinoid class. Addressing Pollinator Health Concerns Environmental Protection Agency Ag Liaison Ron Carleton explains one of the efforts to address pollinator health concerns – state managed pollinator protection…
Save the Bees
Without bees there would be no berries, fruits, vegetables, almonds and other tree nuts. Cathy Isom tells us about the new project underway aimed at saving bees and other pollinators….
The Science of Soil Health
…more farmers are actually increasing their soil’s organic matter and improving microbial activity. As a result, farmers are sequestering more carbon, increasing water infiltration, improving wildlife and pollinator habitat—all while…
Orleans Parish 4-H and Bayer to Break Ground on Pollinator Garden
…to plant the ideal pollinator-friendly plants to increase forage and educate the next generation of bee advocates about the importance of pollinators. “We’re thrilled to work with Bayer to inspire…
Bayer AgVocacy Forum: Be an #AgVocate
…event, the Bayer Foundation is making a $10,000 donation to the Orleans Parish 4-H chapter and will work with the chapter to install a Feed a Bee pollinator garden at…
Seed Industry Working to Protect Butterfly Population
…industry, we have milkweed seed available. We’re finding that we can put it into a mix so you can have benefit generally for pollinators and also Monarch specifically, but there’s…
Feed a Bee
…bee forage. A good resource is the Pollinator Partnership’s Bee Smart app, which will guide you in selecting plants for pollinators specific to your area. This is downloadable for the…
El Nino and Drought Could Deliver a One-Two Punch to Unprotected Soils
…species can be chosen for pollinator benefits. Regular use of cover crops can add organic matter to the soil and boost its water holding capacity as well as its ability…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review June 19
…Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, urban agriculture in D.C., and helping our pollinator friends. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.ree.usda.gov www.ars.usda.gov www.cnpp.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
National Pollinator Celebration
Cathy Isom fills us in on the place to BEE to celebrate National Pollinator’s Week. National Pollinator Celebration Learn more about National Pollinator Week celebration….
Celebrate National Pollinator Week this Friday at USDA
…to healthy levels. Every action counts this week and every week! Share steps you are taking for pollinators with @PeoplesGarden using hashtags #PW2015 and #PollinatorWeek. – See more at: http://blogs.usda.gov/2015/06/15/its-national-pollinator-week-celebrate-bees-bats-and-other-pollinators-on-friday-june-19-at-usdas-pollinator-festival/#sthash.TnPPgr72.dpuf…
Almond Board: Pollinator Report and Honey Bees
In today’s Almond Update, we learn more about the White House Pollinator Report from Project Apis m. Executive Director Christi Heintz. Sabrina Hill reports. Almond Update 6-11-15 For more on…
CDFA Introduces Pollinator Protection Web Page
Photo courtesy of CDFA As the health of European honey bees and other pollinators continues to be a top priority for scientists around the country, CDFA has introduced a Pollinator…
DPR Secretary will speak to regulatory climate at the CCM Showcase
…by activist groups to create regulations that address pollinator health. While noble in theory, demands to eliminate vital crop protection tools without the scientific backing to do so undercuts a…