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COVER CROPS
and lay broods, which results in a larger population once
the bees leave the orchard.
The early 2023 winter storms caused some challenges
for almond growers in California. Lewis shared that the
total crop size will be down this year due to the storms
as honeybees don't come out of hives below 50° F, they
don't like wind or rain. " (It was a) trifecta of bad weather
that affected foraging hours and time spent pollinating
the crops. Beekeepers had to supplement feed to hives
during this time, where normally they have bountiful
amounts, " Lewis said.
She also indicated the number of growers that have
signed up for the program has exceeded expectations.
This indicates almond growers are " attuned to the
importance of honeybees and pollinators " and the
essential role pollinators play in growing crops.
" It's important to look at the almond orchard as
a complete system, and keep in mind its health as a
whole, " Lewis said. " I think there's some increased
recognition that the soil and living parts of the soil are
really important to productivity of that orchard, and
there are some co-benefits that come along with cover
crops, not just helping those honeybees and other
pollinators. "
For more information, visit almonds.com and projectapism.org.
Cover crops provide valuable
nutrients to the bees.
" Honeybee hives coming out of
orchards with pollinator cover
crops are healthier than hives
coming out of a standard orchard. "
Josette Lewis
chief scientific officer, Almond Board.
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Editor's Letter
Irrigation & Water Management: A change in philosophy
Crop Management: Healthy orchards
Cover Story: Adapting to challenges
Pecans: 2023 pecan crops
Walnuts: 2023 walnut crops
Ag Labor: H-2A and beyond
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