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Are We Backing the Wrong Bee?

Modern Farmer

He’s spent much of his career as a bee specialist with the US Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service and he’s an authority on the agricultural benefits of many of the 3,600 diverse species of wild, native bees, including squash bees. It’s clear that crop yields are higher with better pollination.

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The Night Shift

Modern Farmer

Moving from daytime to overnight work is often presented as the most practical solution for agricultural laborers struggling with rising temperatures as a result of climate change. full_link LEARN MORE Opinion: As the heat rises, we must do better at protecting agricultural workers. Its a massive lose-lose situation.

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Unraveling the Mystery of Woolly Aphids

Kavya Organic Farm

Woolly aphids, belonging to the Eriosomatinae family, are intriguing insects that can wreak havoc on plants in gardens and orchards. Host Plants Susceptible to Woolly Aphid Infestations Woolly aphids are known for their broad diet and can infest various plants in both garden and agricultural settings. and pear trees (Pyrus spp.)

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Mixing solar power and agriculture: A blueberry farm does a test run

Agritecture Blog

Editor’s Note: Agrivoltaics is an exciting form of agriculture that has been gaining a lot of traction in the United States. This form of agriculture is primarily seen as a partnership between farmers and utility providers. The co-location of solar fields and agriculture is the most common type of setup we’re seeing.

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Start-Up Success: BloomX

World Agri-Tech

What agricultural problems do you address? BloomX’s bio-mimicking pollination technology is empowering growers to sustainably drive-up crop yields by up to 30% and improve fruit quality while lowering the environmental footprint of crop production. What is your value proposition? Be specific.

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Unraveling the Mystery of Woolly Aphids

Kavya Organic Farm

Woolly aphids, belonging to the Eriosomatinae family, are intriguing insects that can wreak havoc on plants in gardens and orchards. Host Plants Susceptible to Woolly Aphid Infestations Woolly aphids are known for their broad diet and can infest various plants in both garden and agricultural settings. and pear trees (Pyrus spp.)

Ecology 52
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The Ultimate Guide To Crop Irrigation Systems

Farmbrite

Introduction to crop irrigation systems Irrigation systems are an important part of growing crops, and they can be crucial when it comes to crop yields. Without proper irrigation, many crops would not be able to grow at all. Drip tape and tubing Drip tape and tubing are used in drip irrigation systems.

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