Pollination

The bees and the bees: Researching co-pollination

Honeybees may be the pollination front runner, but blue orchard bees are becoming a bigger piece of the puzzle ... more »

Monarchs and More Western Habitat Program open for applications

Site prep is conducted by the grower, seed is provided by Monarch Joint Venture, and the seed is designed to be location appropriate based on the region. more »

DNA research finds low genetic diversity among U.S. honeybees

The lack of genetic diversity creates a vulnerability for U.S. honeybees to survive in shifting climates that are now wetter or drier than usual. There is also concern that a honeybee's inability to fight off disease or parasitic infection. more »

NIFA funds $3.8 million project to find climate-resilient pistachio trees

Relying on just a few primary cultivars has researchers looking for grower feedback as they search for the next best rootstock-scion pair in order to keep pistachios resilient and profitable. more »

Pollinator Partnership Bee Friendly Farming webinar registration open

This introductory webinar will take a look at the certification criteria and other topics. more »

California Supreme Court rejects review of bumblebee status

Agricultural groups argued that bumblebee protections could affect growing crops, herbicide and pesticide applications, and use of commercial honeybees to pollinate crops. more »

California Pollinator Coalition secures grant to improve pollinator habitat, increase IPM

For almond growers, one of the important aspects of the new grant is that there will be no income restrictions on who can receive incentives. more »

CDFA accepting grant applications for pollinator habitat program

The 12-week application period opened Aug. 31, 2022, and will close on Nov. 23, 2022, at 5 p.m. PT.  more »