What Almonds Are To U.S. Beekeepers, Canola Is To Canada's Beekeepers CANOLA A pollination success story now moving to the U.S., too!

摘要

Canola is a Canadian success story. This oilseed crop has brought prosperity to many canola growers in the prairies. Over the last few years it has also contributed to an unprecedented growth in the number of honey bee colonies for pollination of hybrid seed canola. There are many challenges to supplying bees for pollination on time and on budget. Following is an overview of the canola industry and honey bee pollination. Canola is an oilseed crop that was developed in Canada from a low acid cultivarof rapeseed.