…and even birds, a few of which are pollinators as well. All bees and several other insects such as wasps, flies, moths, and butterflies—love a good selection of fresh flowers…
Almond Update: Considerations for Maximizing Cover Crop Benefits
…increase organic matter which can actually increase the water holding capacity in the soil,” Synk explained. “All these things are happening while these plants are blooming and feeding bees at…
Drought-Impacted Ranchers to Get Help for Feed Transportation Costs
…Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP). USDA will be helping to cover some of the costs associated with the transport of livestock feed. Ranchers that…
Crabapples Might be Worth Growing at Home
…pollinated by insects, likely bees, and they often require cross-pollination to produce viable fruit. Martin LaBar-Flickr Crabapple trees are fairly easy to grow. Though susceptible to much of the disease…
Companion Plants Which Should Be Grown Next to Tomatoes
…herb deters tomato hornworm. It is also popular with bees and other insects, which means it helps ensure tomato plants are well pollinated. Gardeners also like to grow chives with…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-10-21
…lawmakers, honey bees and beekeeping for veterinarians online training and California rice planting wraps up with 20 percent less acreage. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
MSOB: Delivering Biological Materials Through Bee Vectoring
The process for dispersing biological materials using bees is known as entomovectoring, or bee vectoring. UC Cooperative Extension Entomology and Biologicals Advisor, Dr. Surendra Dara has been exploring the process…
Plant Things That Keep Bees Coming Back for More
…bees. Its up to us to keep pollen plentiful so the bees will be coming back for more. Flowering natives with open blooms are the best for bees, and you…
Growing Matters: Protect Bees, Environment and the Applicators Themselves
Companies spend a lot of time developing product labels. “The companies that make the crop protection products work very hard to make them right,” Valent USA’s Senior Field R&D Scientist…
Growing Matters: ‘Four Rs’ Protects Bees, Keeps Efficacy and Saves Money
…and the right product. “The biggest thing it comes down to; environmental impact, bees, beneficial, saving money and just the overall impact of using products in general, is getting the…
Growing Matters: Communication Key for Growers and Beekeepers
…page because. “It’s hard to wrangle bees and keep them under control. It’s kind of like herding cats a little bit. So I think there are some extra precautions we…
Tasty Fruits that Ripen in the Springtime
…bees, it’s also a time when several fruity favorites reach their pinnacle. Apricots are a delicious late spring treat. In Southern California, they can be found as early this month…
Almond Update: Pollination Seems Good Despite Wind and Temperatures
Variable temperatures and windy conditions are hindering pollination this season but growers are still reporting a good bloom period so far. Stanislaus producer Eric Genzoli said the wind events can be problematic for bees…
Problematic Honeybee Parasite Found to Steal Iron from Its Host
…essential micronutrient for honeybees, with flower pollen typically providing enough to meet the nutritional needs of honeybees. While working in the ARS Bee Research Laboratory in Beltsville, Maryland, Chen found…