Corn Comments: Pollinator Week 2026

Welcome to Corn Comments! I’m Jessica Michalski, Acting State Conservationist for South Dakota Natural Resources Conservation Service. We are brought to you by the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council, a volunteer group of farmers who promote corn marketing in this state, the U.S. and around the globe.

During National Pollinator Week, we celebrate the important role pollinators play in agriculture and our everyday lives. Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators help support healthy ecosystems and contribute to the production of many foods we enjoy every day.

South Dakota farmers understand the value of conservation practices that benefit pollinators. Many producers adopt USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service conservation practices such as cover or field borders or establish pollinator-friendly habitat areas to help support these important insects and animals. These and other conservation efforts can benefit pollinators, while also improving grazing lands and reducing soil erosion. 

The South Dakota Corn Utilization Council is proud to support conservation, education and innovation that strengthen agriculture across our state.