…Timmins, Communications Manager, to discuss the amazing nature of bees and how they contribute to agriculture. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today…
Researchers: Blue-Green Algae Can Protect Honey Bees
…used to protect honey bees against Deformed Wing Virus (DWV) and other viruses. Honeybees are important agricultural pollinators. However, viruses, including DWV, are linked to the deaths of millions of…
Almond Matters: Proactive Measures for Disease Threats
…of them out there that would work to prevent just total spread of monilinia,” said Burkdoll. With bees grounded during rainfall and pollen tube growth stunted in cooler temperatures the…
Almond Matters: Bloom Preparation Amidst Series of Storms
…of insecticides due to bees being active in the fields and blooms starting to appear. One of the things that Burkdoll noted was a significant amount of mummies are still…
Weather’s Impact on Almond Pollination: Insights from BASF
…achieving a successful almond crop, explaining, “Bees are critical to getting a harvestable crop. Even self-pollinating varieties still need bees, but they just require about 50 percent less.” Describing honeybees…
Farm Bureau Shines Innovation Spotlight on Ag
…Phil Holliday ReproHealth Technologies, Indiana. Team lead: Jim Donahue Secret Garden Bees, North Carolina. Team lead: James Hartman Share Farm, Washington. Team lead: Vincent Peak Smooth Ag, Texas. Team lead:…
Report Reflects Continued Stress on U.S. Honeybee Colonies
…with the bees? Chris Hiatt, president of the American Honey Producers Association, thinks there are multiple causes. “Varroa Mite passing viruses, way less forage, climate change with drought,” Hiatt said….
Almond Update: Proactively Working to Protect Growers with Pollinator Habitat
…one.” Growers have incorporated various pollinator practices in providing forage, flower resources, and habitats on their farms. Research has found that adding floral strips to a farm benefits native bees…
California Crop Conditions Heading into July
…livestock sector, the extreme heat has resulted in the drying of rangeland vegetation. Foothill rangeland and non-irrigated pasture have been reported to be in good condition. Bees have been diligently…
Almond Update: ‘Benefits Far Outweigh the Cost’ for Cover Crops
…that was over five feet tall,” Hicks noted. Once bloom came Hicks said that his orchards were full of bees. After another frost event during bloom, he mowed the cover…
Almond Matters: Pest Pressures Low, But Activity Likely to Pick Up
…wasn’t ideal,” Burkdoll explained. “Bees don’t fly, and pollen tubes don’t grow when it’s down below the 50-degree range. So, I think that’s the problem.” Listen to the report below….
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Stresses Importance of Pesticide Labels
…and potential impact on the environment must be considered. Protecting bees and other wildlife is a major part of good stewardship practices and is why Growing Matters launched BeSure!, an…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 05-16-23
…revise, Seeds for Bees application details, and the latest episode of the Voices of the Valley discussing the economic landscape of agtech development. Tune in to the show for these…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Helps Protect Pollinators This Spring
…protection tools, both effectiveness and potential impact on the environment must be considered. Protecting bees and other wildlife is a major part of good stewardship practices and is why Growing…