…through the 23rd is National Pollinator Week, and a good time to consider having a pollinator garden. USDA researcher Gayle Hoffman tells us the importance of pollinator gardens in the overall…
Connecting Pollinator Health, Nutrition, and Climate
It’s National Pollinator Week. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The apiarist with full equipment checking the hives on the blossoming rapeseed field. By bernardbodo/DepositPhotos image USDA researchers…
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Program Accepting Applications
…just because seed is limited and you want to make sure that your spot is secured.” Among the available cover crop mixes, the pollinator Brassica blend stands out for its…
Preparing for A New Year and What It Means for Neonics
…limited.” The new regulations are intended to protect pollinators and will apply to products that contain the active ingredients clothianidin, dinotefuran, imidacloprid, and thiamethoxam. DPR suggests that “those selling, recommending,…
Honeybee Colony Numbers Remain Stable, Despite A Nearly 50 Percent Loss
…on these pollinators. Efforts to address honeybee declines are ongoing, with beekeepers, researchers, and policymakers working together to find solutions. The Bee Informed Partnership emphasizes the importance of sustainable beekeeping…
Almond Update: Proactively Working to Protect Growers with Pollinator Habitat
…by protecting them from pesticide exposure. Studies also indicate that accidental harm to pollinators is minimal compared to the overall benefits of pollinator-friendly practices. With the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 06-29-23
…cover crops showing value as pollinator habitat and the necessity of biologicals as California moves to softer chemistries. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 05-02-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers FAQs related to cover cropping for pollinator health in almonds, current CFBF advocacy…
Almond Update: Almond Leadership Program Visits Central Valley Agribusinesses
…industry experts on state and federal issues, pollinator health and the value of pollinators, as well as an update on California water concerns. The first day of the trip ended…
Pollinator Habitat Program Awards $12 Million to 10 Projects
…the implementation of the program. “CDFA is pleased to make this investment in pollinator habitat on California farms and ranches. Pollinators are not only vital to our ecosystems, they are…
Sorghum: A Useful Pollinator Food Source
…Ours program here. Sorghum a Useful Pollinator Food Source Sorghum: The Unlikely Food Source for Pollinators A honeybee (left), southern carpenter bee (middle) and bumblebee (right) collect sorghum pollen. Photos…
Almond Update: Best Management Practices During Pollination
…honeybee colony strength. Dickey said their experience with cover crops has been a positive one, in keeping pollinators in the orchards. “It supports the natural pollinators, not only the honeybees…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 11-29-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers a new pollinator alliance that is seeking to expand pollinator habitat in almond…
Deadline Nearing to Apply for $63 Million in Conservation Funding Assistance
…are intended to help producers improve soil health and protect water quality. CSP activities also include practices that will help promote pollinator and beneficial insect habitat. NRCS is specifically setting…