pollination

A nationwide survey of beekeepers has revealed catastrophic honey bee colony losses across the United States between June 2024 and February 2025.  These alarming losses, which surpass historical trends, could significantly impact U.S. agricu...

According to NASS, the value of pollination across the Northwest in 2017 increased to $16.7 million.  This year, paid pollinated acres increased 2.9% among apples, but dropped in other tree fruit categories, including cherries by 3.3%, pears which dropped by 14.8% a...

Researchers at Oregon State University have determined that urban areas can be a host to a wide variety of bees, and that cities can play a critical role in benefitting pollinators.   Gail Langellotto said cities can be biodiversity hot spots.  ...

Oregon State University has brought on a new researcher whom specializes in pollination and pollinator health as the importance of their role is understood.   Andony Melathopoulos comes from the University of Calgary and he said he understands that growers don’t want to harm bees, but they need good information.   “...

Currently most beekeepers have taken their hives to California to pollinate this year’s almond crop, but many will turn their eyes to Northwest tree fruit in the next couple of weeks.   Dr. Timothy Lawrence said their popularity comes from the fact that they are perfect pollinators with, “Their hairy bodies, their ability to buzz helps facilitate the distribution of the pollen from the anthers on