Sorghum is not a preferred source of pollen, but bees may be present in large numbers if other sources are not available. Bees are necessary to pollinate this crop when grown for seed. Bees can also be foraging on weeds, such as dandelions, in pre-bloom alfalfa, particularly in more mature or thinning alfalfa stands. August Soybeans - Soybean flowers are attractive to foraging bees and, in some areas, may be a primary source of nectar. Pastures will attract foraging honey bees when a large number of flowering plants, especially weeds and native or seeded legumes, are present and in bloom.
Bees are likely to be present throughout the flowering period.
Expect them to be present throughout the bloom period at all hours of the day. Honey bees are necessary to pollinate many lines of sunflowers, whether grown for hybrid seed production or as an oilseed crop. When large numbers of honey bee colonies are in the area, bees could be abundant in dry bean fields. The plant is extremely common along highways and roads. Honey bees will be active in sweet clover throughout bloom and are required if the crop is grown for seed.