US EditionOx-Eye Daisy, Bellis and Yarrow: Flower Strips with at Least Two Sown Species Provide 70 Percent More Natural Enemies of Pests
- Pollinators, including native bees and other animals, support the reproduction of 75% of flowering plants and 35% of food crops globally, including Montana's varied crops like canola and cherries.
- This reliance stems from pollinators' essential role in moving pollen, which supports fruit set and crop yields amid challenges like habitat loss and climate change affecting native vegetation and pollinator health.
- Pollinators contribute over $235 billion to the global crop economy and more than $34 billion in the U.S., with honey bees accounting for $5.4 billion, while Montana’s diverse landscapes depend on native pollinators adapted to local conditions.
- With increasing development and changes in how land is utilized leading to habitat fragmentation and shifts in flowering periods, farmers and land managers play a vital role in implementing pollinator-friendly strategies that protect ecosystems while maintaining agricultural productivity.
- Sustaining pollinators promises stronger harvests, food security, and economic benefits, emphasizing community roles and conservation as key to maintaining agricultural productivity and biodiversity in Montana and beyond.
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Ox-eye daisy, bellis and yarrow: Flower strips with at least two sown species provide 70 percent more natural enemies of pests
Planting flower strips in a field with at least two species can increase the number of natural enemies of pests by 70 percent. The more flower species, the better the effect, according to a new meta-analysis.
Flowers Might Seem Like a Good Thing, But Not From These Herbs — Here's Why
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Buzz worthy: Building a resilient food system one flower at a time
We can thank pollinators for at least every third bite of food we eat. Approximately 75% of the world’s flowering plants and 35% of our food crops rely on animal pollinators to reproduce (MT NRCS). They’re essential not only for…
Understanding the Relationship: Honeybee-Flower Interaction
This spring, we experienced the “good fortune” of three honeybee colonies choosing to cohabitate with us- deciding to take up residence beneath our home. Approximately one hundred thousand bees were building combs and delivering nectar to their newly formed colonies. Many readers may not agree with the “good fortune” word choice having experienced personal, negative consequences of ‘bee-ing’ at the wrong place at the wrong time! Living too close…
Pollinators in Your Nebraska Garden: Why They Matter and How to Help — BrittLeaPunch
When you walk through your Nebraska garden and see flowers blooming, fruits forming, and vegetables ripening, there’s a hidden workforce to thank—pollinators. These hardworking insects and animals are essential for maintaining a healthy garden and a thriving ecosystem. Whether you're growing tomatoes in Omaha or cultivating wildflowers on the Sandhills, supporting pollinators is one of the best things you can do for your garden and the planet. M…
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