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PolliNation is a podcast from Oregon State University Extension Service that tells the stories of researchers, land managers and concerned citizens who are making bold strides to improve the health of pollinators.

PolliNation Podcast Oregon State University Extension

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    • 4.8 • 142 Ratings

PolliNation is a podcast from Oregon State University Extension Service that tells the stories of researchers, land managers and concerned citizens who are making bold strides to improve the health of pollinators.

    257 - Lotmaria... the bee gut organism you have never heard of

    257 - Lotmaria... the bee gut organism you have never heard of

    Adult honey bees have a variety of organisms that live in their guts. Some are benign but some, like Nosema ceranae, can be pathogentic. In this episode we hear of  Courtney MacInnis' relentless pursuit of understanding the status of an organism you have never heard of - Lotmaria passim - both on its own, and in combination with Nosema ceranae. Her findings are most unexpected. 

    • 23 min
    256 - Backyard Habitat Certification

    256 - Backyard Habitat Certification

    In this episode we hear from Susie Peterson who is the co-manager of the very popular Backyard Habitat Certification Program in Oregon. The program is managed in partnership with Portland Audubon and can help you better design your backyard for biodiversity. 

    • 27 min
    255 - Stay out! The perils of commercial bumble colonies to wild queens.

    255 - Stay out! The perils of commercial bumble colonies to wild queens.

    Bumble bee queens have been known to try and take over already established nests. Sometimes they manage to take over the nest and increase their own reproductive success. But according to new research from Heather Grab this is not what happens when a wild bumble bee queen tries to take over a commercial bumble bee colony. 

    • 51 min
    254 - Restoring Pollinator Habitat with Greenbelt Land Trust

    254 - Restoring Pollinator Habitat with Greenbelt Land Trust

    Land Trusts punch above their weight in creating pollinator habitat. In this episode we talk with Greenbelt Land Trust of some of their innovative methods for restoring pollinator habitat on a working farm. 

    • 35 min
    253 - Bee Friendly Farming in the PNW

    253 - Bee Friendly Farming in the PNW

    Bee Friendly Farming is an initiative to certify agricultural production for taking steps to help bees. This week we hear about the expansion of the program to the Pacific Northwest, specifically with regards to wine grapes. 

    • 20 min
    252 - Maximizing pollination potential in cherries

    252 - Maximizing pollination potential in cherries

    Bees are just one part of maximizing cherry yield. Before the bees arrive, cherries have to be pruned properly and given the right nutrition. Also, bee attractive cover crops can help rejuvinate the soil before replanting. We hear about all the tricks to maximizing pollination success in cherries from Mike Omeg of Orchard View Cherries. 

    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
142 Ratings

142 Ratings

platelet Granny ,

I found this very helpful

I look forward to every upload. 💛🌻🦇🐝🦋

molfamily ,

PolliNation podcast brings pollinators to life

The best podcast about native bees in the US. It covers all the latest research on native bees and honey bees in Oregon and the rest of the country. Great range of topics.

DylanWinkler ,

Great pollinator podcast!

This series has consistently had great guests talking about their work on a wider range of pollinator work than I knew existed. Production and audio has gotten better, and the questions from the host are deep. Plus I love his laugh. I’ve leaned a lot and hope to continue learning from this great show!

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