The Drought of Pollination

Over the past decade, an increasing number of biologists and farmers have focused their attention to the issue revolving around pollination. Pollination is a key stage in the growing process for many plants and crops that is well out of the hands of humans. Farmers rely of certain insects and birds to pollinate their crops in order to yield a substantial output. This small but extremely important role can make all the difference in the amount of profit a farmer can formulate from their crops. Evidence has shown a declining number of pollinators across the United States, which has negatively impacted the agricultural community. The decreasing number of pollinators leads to fewer plants and crops that go through the cross-pollination process, yielding less output for farmers and increasing commodity prices. Action must be taken to bring back the efficient level of pollinators in North America. If nothing is done to restore this key economic actor, we will continue to see an increase in commodity prices nation wide.

The Native Pollinators in Agriculture work group is closely examining the causes for the decline in pollinators. If our nation wants to begin to use more renewable energy resources such as enthanol from corn and soy beans, efficient numbers of pollinators must be available to promote the growing process. These small but vital actors plays a big role in bringing our nation energy independence. We need to bring awareness to this issue before it is to late. The Native Pollinators in Agriculture work group is beginning to bring this issue to light which we all must back up in order to maintain our life style and start to use cleaner-renewable energy's.