Pollination Declines Due to Drought

Taylor HillmanDrought, Specialty Crops, Tree, nut & vine crops, Water

A honeybee from the People’s Garden Apiary visits the perennial Nepeta cataria (Common name: Catnip) in the herb garden of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) headquarters People’s Garden in Washington, D.C.
Drought effects for almond growers include more than just finding water for trees.

Pollination Declines Due to Drought

The drought is also affecting bees and honey production. Denise Qualls of the Pollination Connection says with less water available for bees during pollination, the insects lack the proper nutrition to fuel their pollinating activity.