The weather is cold so what is happening to the bees? Bees go into the hive in a ball called a cluster. As the temperature ...

Corn, soybeans and wheat ended lower on Monday seeing some profit taking after higher weekly closes in the grain complex last week according to Darren Frye, Water Street Solutions. Plus, new crop corn ...

Agronomists and farmers are finding some pollination issues in specific genetics that were impacted by environmental stress during early, rapid growth. Pollination is always a critical point in corn ...

We tend to think of plants as passive, vulnerable actors. But in their partnership with insects, it’s plants that often play ...

Honeybees, which are not native to the United States, may be outcompeting native bees for pollen. Ed Reschke via Getty Images Honeybees are often heralded as a symbol of biodiversity and a key species ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When it comes to the critical process of pollination, butterflies ...

Through pollination and feeding on all parts of plants, insects influence which plants thrive, which struggle, and even ...

Researchers in Japan have successfully used a tiny drone to pollinate an actual flower, a task usually accomplished by insects and animals. The remote-controlled drone was equipped with horsehairs ...

Pollinators -- such as bees, butterflies and birds -- are essential for agricultural production. However, natural pollination can also fail or be insufficient, which can lead to lower yields and ...