…species that Solenopsis ants parasitically take advantage of are bees, such as Euglossa imperialis, a non-social orchid bee species, from which the ants would enter the cells from below the…
Agri View: Bee Study
…bee populations are now in decline. Nancy Schimelpfening’s sources: UNH Researcher: Bees Underwent Massive Extinction When Dinosaurs Did K-T Extinction Bees and Agriculture Why Is Biodiversity Important? bee extinction The…
Almond Board: Almond Spraying During Wet Years
…be avoided until more is known about the impact on bees. Exposure of bees and pollen to fungicides should be minimized by avoiding applications when pollen is available and bees…
Welcome Rains May Be a Challenge to Almond Blossoms
…Curtis, and there will be windows of opportunity with favorable conditions when bees can fly and pollinate the crop. When Bees Fly Favorable conditions for bee flight are defined as…
Syngenta, ChemChina Deal Looks Imminent
…discussions between our two companies have been friendly, constructive and co-operative, and we are delighted that this collaboration has led to the agreement announced today. We will continue to work…
Agri View: Pecan Crop
…mega-orchards have also been squeezing out the habitat of the wild, native pecan tree in favor of purpose-grown specimens, leaving many nervous about the wild plant’s fate. That’s an emotional…
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2016
…rule takes over local and state authority while threatening private property rights and normal farming activity nationwide. “EPA’s blatant overreach is nothing short of a federal land grab,” Duvall said….
Agri View: Agriculture Future
…Dire news about drought in the West and avian flu in the Midwest may lead Americans to believe farming is struggling. They’d be wrong. The industry is thriving—and hiring college…
Kern County Ag Community Promoting Spray Safe Effort
…safety issues and is available in Spanish, as well as English. The SpraySafe program was initiated in Kern County and because of its success, has been implemented in other counties…
NFU’s Beginning Farmer Training Program 2017
…its newest class and the next generation of leaders. Farmers of all production types who are new to farming or are contemplating a career in farming or ranching can apply…
Women’s Conference Provides Management, Leadership Skills
National Farmers Union (NFU) concluded its annual Women’s Conference, marking another successful year of providing women with important skills and guidance to confidently manage risks on their farming and ranching…
Global Cleantech Recognizes Ag Companies
…been named to the Global Cleantech 100 Companies to Watch List. Produced by the Cleantech Group, the Global Cleantech lists recognize companies that are best positioned to solve tomorrow’s clean…
Citrus Industry This Week: Progress with HLB Bactericides; Water Farming Success
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes reports on the progress of using bactericides against HLB and newly approved water farming projects. Want to learn more? Click…
Pet Emergency Plan
…home possible for days…. make sure you have an escape plan for your pet. “There are pet friendly hotels, there are boarding facilities, there are a number of places ……