…month told attendees that colony collapse disorder may just be a combination of other factors all happening at once. The simple fact is that bees are dying off at an…
Self-Fertile Almond Proving Popular
A breed of almond is proving to be beneficial to pollinators and could increase yields. Self -Fertile Almond Proving Popular Pollination and honey bees were a hot topic at the…
Product Promotes Bee Activity
Products are emerging that will help pollinators and promote activity. The Almond Board of California recently released its best management practices guideline for honey bees, and at their 2014 annual…
Almond Board Video: Honey Bee Best Management Practices for California Almonds
…also reminds members of the California almond industry of the role they play in keeping honey bees safe. Also a key topic in the video: the importance of communication between…
New Program Seeks Growers to Help Curb Declining Bee Population
…zones. The soon-to-be-established honey bee forage will support pollination-reliant crops, which represents one-third of the food we eat. Why Bees? Why Now? Honey bees are valuable to the nation’s crops…
Easy Way to Aid Bees
There are a few simple ways to aid bees during pollination, and some are free. Easy Way to Aid Bees Some organizations like Project Aphis M offer free flower seeds…
Less Puddles Mean Less Pollination
…bees to stay hydrated and make honey. CEO of the Pollination Connection Denise Qualls says there are easy ways for growers to help bees stay as healthy as possible during…
Resiliency Keeping Bee Industry Alive
The short life cycle of a bee allows the industry to bounce back from issues. Resiliency Keeping Bee Industry Alive Bees only live for about 4-6 weeks. CEO of the…
Drought Causing Poor Bee Health
The drought is affecting bee health and the industry needs a healthy population to survive more pressing concerns. Drought Causing Poor Bee Health Bees make less of the important carbohydrate…
Bats Work the Night Shift in Pollination
Most people associate pollination with bees and birds but often forget the work of their furry colleagues: bats. Bats take the night shift, playing a major role in pollinating crops…
Pollination Declines Due to Drought
…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….
USDA to Provide $4 Million for Honey Bee Habitat
…ranchers in the Midwest improve the health of honey bees, which play an important role in crop production. “The future of America’s food supply depends on honey bees, and this…
AgNeTVideo: Danielle Veenstra on Honey Bee Management Practices
Danielle Veenstra with the Almond Board of California discusses Best Management Practices for honey bees during pollination….
Conference to Cover Maximizing Pollination
…at the 2014 South Valley Nut Conference about maximizing your pollination with bee friendly practices in this drought year. Qualls says standing water is important for bees and with efficient…