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 ...

Insect pollination is a decisive process for the survival and evolution of angiosperm (flowering) plants and, to a lesser extent, gymnosperms (without visible flower or fruit). There is a growing ...

While pollination is a subject that most of us don't give much consideration, behind the scenes it plays a significant role in the production of the food we consume each day. The importance of the ...

Pollinators -- such as bees, butterflies and birds -- are essential for agricultural production. However, natural pollination can also fail or be insufficient, which can lead to lower yields and ...

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GARDENERS looking to increase their home-grown vegetable yields this summer need look no further than their bathrooms. One ...