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Xerces Society’s 2023 Efforts Highlight Pollinator and Habitat Protection

Dan Environment, Pollinators, Pollinators

The Xerces Society’s 2023 Annual Report outlines the organization’s ongoing work to protect pollinators and improve habitat conservation. With a focus on supporting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, Xerces worked alongside farmers to create sustainable solutions that benefit both agriculture and ecosystems. One of the key achievements was the establishment of thousands of acres of pollinator-friendly habitats. The society …

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Research Reveals Long-Term Decline in Wild Bee Populations

Dan Environment, Pollinators, Pollinators, USDA-ARS

In South Michigan, an Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist and her collaborators have used historical bee collections and advanced technology to uncover key ecological trends in pollinators. The findings could help shape new conservation efforts aimed at protecting bee diversity, which is vital for environmental stability and agricultural productivity. Kelsey Graham, a scientist with the ARS Pollinating Insect Research Unit, …

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NRCS Resources for Pollinator Week

Dan Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Environment, Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Pollinators, Pollinators, USDA-NRCS

Supporting pollinators is critical to our food security and a key USDA conservation focus in collaboration with farmers, ranchers, and other land managers nationwide. From alfalfa to zucchini, over 100 U.S. crops depend on animal pollinators. We need pollinators, and pollinators need us. In celebration of National Pollinator Week, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is sharing a suite of …

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Importance of a Pollinator Garden

Dan Environment, Pollinators, Pollinators, This Land of Ours

Have you planted a pollinator garden? Why they’re important, coming up on This Land of Ours. June 17 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 wellbeing of pollinator populations. Pollinator species, such as bees, other insects, birds …

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Africanized Honeybees Found in Alabama

Dan Agri-Business, Alabama, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), Environment, Industry, Pollinators, Pollinators

According to the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), the presence of Africanized Honeybees (AHB) has been confirmed in Jackson and St. Clair Counties. Both finds were feral swarms collected by local beekeepers and have been euthanized to protect Alabama’s honeybees.  ADAI is taking swift action to mitigate any risks associated with these invasive bees, by setting up traps within a …

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Connecting Pollinator Health, Nutrition, and Climate

Dan Environment, Pollinators, Pollinators, This Land of Ours

It’s National Pollinator Week. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA researchers are looking into how potential climate impacts affect both pollinator health and nutrition. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign with Quick Tips to Follow to Keep Pollinators Safe

Dan Environment, Growing Matters, Pollinators, Pollinators

The BeSure! Campaign from the Growing Matters coalition helps growers protect bees and other wildlife.  Today we’re talking with Shine Taylor, Field Development Representative with Gowan Company, who gives some quick tips for applicators. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign on Keeping Pollinators Safe

Sabrina Halvorson Environment, General, Pollinators, Pollinators

The BeSure! campaign from the Growing Matters Coalition helps growers protect bees and other wildlife. To learn more about pesticide safety for pollinators, we’re talking with Todd Hanson, Bayer Product Manager for corn seed treatments. About Growing Matters BeSure! Growing Matters is a coalition of organizations and individuals committed to scientific discourse on the stewardship, benefits and alternatives of neonicotinoid insecticides in North America. …

USDA Makes Change to 2023 Notice of Loss Requirements for Two Livestock Disaster Assistance Programs

Dan Aquaculture, Cattle, Livestock, Pollinators, USDA-FSA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has waived certain?notice of loss requirements for 2023 for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish?(ELAP) and Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP). This move is an effort to streamline assistance to support access to critical 2023 natural disaster recovery assistance. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is waiving the requirement to submit ELAP or LIP notices of loss within …