In the past several decades, North and South Dakota have experienced increased
agricultural expansion and crop rotation simplification, namely an increase in corn (Zea …

Intensive agriculture can contribute to pollinator decline, exemplified by alarmingly high
annual losses of honey bee colonies in regions dominated by annual crops (eg, midwestern …

Diagnosing the spatial interaction between urbanization and ecosystem services (ES) is of
guiding significance for regional sustainable development. The complex spatial interactions …

Commercial honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) colonies significantly contribute to agricultural
productivity through crop pollination. Almond production requires the most colonies because …

Urbanization and agricultural intensification continue to reshape landscapes, altering the
habitat available to wildlife and threatening species of both economic and conservation …

Making efforts to promote rationalized urban construction land change, distribution,
allocation, and its performance is the core task of territory spatial planning and a complex …

Pollinators are an essential component of functioning and sustainable agroecosystems.
Despite their critical economic and ecological role, wild and managed bees are declining …

Protein derived from pollen is an essential component of healthy bee diets. Protein content
in honey bee foraged-pollen varies temporally and spatially, but the drivers underlying this …

Land use, habitat, and forage quality have emerged as critical factors influencing the health,
productivity, and survival of honey bee colonies. However, characterization of the …

Decreased availability of forage, as well as increased pesticide exposure, are important
factors in the decline of honey bee health. Here, we isolate land cover transitions and their …