Pollinators

This fast and agile robotic insect could someday aid in mechanical pollination
MIT’s fast and agile robotic insects could someday aid in mechanical pollination inside greenhouses and vertical farms.
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2024 Perennial Plant of the Year announced
PPA members voted Phlox paniculata ‘Jeana’ as the 2024 PPOY and find it makes an excellent bridging plant between early and later flowering perennials.
New robotic greenhouse pollinator
West Virginia University researchers develop new robot pollinator as a backup for declining insect populations.
Populating pollinators
Learn how you can help pollinators during this year’s National Pollinator Week, June 22-28, and onward.
Celebrate National Pollinator Week
The Pollinator Partnership is proud to announce that June 22-28 has been designated as National Pollinator Week.
Giant "murder" hornet spotted in U.S. for the first time a threat to growers that use pollinators
The gigantic insect kills bees and can quickly wipe out entire colonies.
Indiana University investment arm pledges $250K to alumni-led agtech startup
The Bee Corp's stated goal is to develop solutions for growers and beekeepers who rely on commercial pollination.
UNH research supports Granite State’s native bees
The research not only assesses the state of native bees but allows citizens to find ways to support them.
Trendy tags and labels
Kristi Huffman, senior vice president, horticulture, at Multi Packaging Solutions, explains where the tags and labels market is headed.
A landscape of options
Easy-care plants and pollinator plots are among the biggest 2019 gardening trends.
Herbs 101: a production guide
When considering growing herbs, start with selecting high-yield varieties optimized for greenhouse performance.