January 6, 2026) - PowerPollen(R) and Oxbo announced the first mechanized pollination solution for corn seed production, enabling seed companies to directly purchase, integrate, and scale the system ...
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 ...
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 ...
We tend to think of plants as passive, vulnerable actors. But in their partnership with insects, it’s plants that often play ...
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When it comes to the critical process of pollination, butterflies ...
Pollination by insects actually got going twice. The world of the Jurassic was a lot like ours - similar interactions between plants and insects were happening, but the players have changed over time.
Artificial light disrupts nocturnal pollination and leads to a reduced number of fruits produced by the plant. This loss of night time pollination cannot be compensated by diurnal pollinators. The ...
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 ...