It is hard to believe that July is almost over. Corn has been tasseling and the ear leaf is starting to poke its head out. With that in mind, Peter Thomison, OSU Extension corn specialist, provides ...

A team of Japanese researchers have succeeded in using a pocket-sized drone to pollinate a flower, taking the first steps towards creating a safety net for the world’s flora as honeybees continue to ...

A third of humans’ diet, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is reliant on plants pollinated by insects. And bees do most of that work. But honeybees are in peril.

Given our general reliance on something called “food” you’d think the issue of pollination — and its general decline — might be higher up the world’s agenda. Over 80% of crops require insect ...

The Hidden Role of Bats in Pollination That Keeps Many Plants and Crops Thriving: Bats are often misunderstood, yet they play ...

This year’s corn needs rain and needs it soon. The next couple weeks are critical for corn pollination, because silk growth and tassel pollen-shed must be in sync to create corn kernels. That ...

Pollinating tomatoes by hand can ensure that more fruit develops.