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Study Reveals Best Use of Wildflowers to Benefit Crops on Farms

There have been ongoing discussions to determine the best strategy to attract pollinator and pest predators to agricultural fields.  Scientists have suggested that wildflowers as border crops may be effective.  However, there must be an ideal mix of natural habitat … Continue reading

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Sunflower Pollen Effects on Bees

If you follow headlines and diligently read the news, there is often disconcerting research regarding the status of our native pollinators.  Here’s a break in that trend!  This study, conducted by one of our partners at NCSU, Dr. Rebecca Irwin, … Continue reading

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