Climate change could be disrupting the relationship between bees and plants. That's according to a study that says warmer springs can change the life cycles of bees, which can throw them out of sync ...

Honeybees, which feed on nectar, fly from flower to flower to collect nectar, carrying pollen and mediating pollination. Such animals are called pollinators, and research has shown that not only ...

This ear of corn illustrates the problem that resulted from heavy fog or rainfall — moisture that came at the wrong time and interrupted the pollination process. Notice the ear tip contains whitish ...

‘Tis the time of year to be scouting for various diseases and pests and assessing how your corn crop is coming along. In addition to keeping a watchful eye for southern rust and tar spot, some farmers ...

Although figs appear entirely plant based, their life cycle often includes a pollinating wasp that cannot leave the fruit once inside. Modern cultivation produces both pollinated and non pollinated ...