Bigger Picture
By: Jessica Louque Red Tape Everywhere If you’ve ever thought about starting your own agricultural business, from selling bee products to farmer’s markets, I…
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Beeyard Thoughts, Observations, and Updates
By: James E. Tew Beekeeping’s electronic evolution – That’s a Good thing Odds and Ends The Queen’s Nasonov Glad Beekeeping’s next evolutionary phase is…
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Bottom Board
By: Ed Colby Insurance Woes I was a little surprised when the quote for “beekeeper” insurance for the Colorado Beekeepers came in at $1,450…
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FaceBook Advertising
By: Jessica Dally An Introduction- Note: This article was written before full information was out about the Cambridge Analytica scandal . . . or…
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Bee Culture Event: My Story
A Healthy Colony Checklist, Part 2
By: Joseph Cazier, Dick Rogers, Edgar Hassler, James Wilkes Validating and Using the HCC for Hive Inspections. Introduction Last month (July 2018) we wrote…
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Regional Honey Price Report: August
So, what’s it take to sell your honey? Of course is it good comes in first, and when selling retail (1:1), giving a taste…
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New For The Beekeeper- Product Reviews
Bee a Hero: Save Pollinating Plants From Deer Damage Next time you bite into an apple, or sip a cup of coffee, thank a…
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Bigger Picture
By: Jessica Louque Making A Family Business My oldest son Henry is a senior this year. A good portion of this particular paragraph (and…
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The Honey Industry’s Come Back Kid
By: Andrew Vahradian Mead. Something you’ve probably heard of in your travels and workings as a beekeeper, or casual enthusiast that’s just here for…
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Is There A Proper Way To Wear A Bee Veil?
By: Jim Thompson Sometimes you see things that are very funny and you break out laughing even when it is really a serious situation….
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Dead Colony Forensics
By: Dewey Caron Bees die overwinter for a number of reasons. Of course, seasonal losses occur as well, and they too might have a…
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Beeyard Thoughts, Observations, and Updates
By: James Tew Colony splits – Giving it your best guess – then worry Odds and Ends Nothing new Splitting bee colonies is nothing…
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Walnuts As Bee Plants
By: Connie Krochmal This ancient group of plants dates to the Jurassic Age. Around 15 to 20 species are native to the New…
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Autumn Management In The Southeast U.S.
By: David MacFawn Autumn preparations are frequently deemed the most critical of any season. Beginning in September and continuing through December, Autumn is when…
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Hard Times For Tupelo Honey
By: Elisabeth Doehring Deep into Gulf County an echo fills the trees and riverbank. A flash of black darts streak across the air. Bullseye! The…
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A Healthy Colony Checklist
By: Joseph Cazier, Dick Rogers, Edgar Hassler, James Wilkes A Framework for Aggregating Hive Inspection. Introduction One of the most critical tasks that beekeepers…
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Product Reviews
Look What’s New- REPELANT™. Problem: Ant infestation of your beehive. Tired and aggravated with refilling water/oil moats or using sticky substances to try to…
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MY STORY
Bee Culture Magazine of American Beekeeping 2½ FALL DAYS IN OCTOBER… 4 SUCCESSFUL COMMERCIAL BEEKEEPERS AN OPPORTUNITY YOU WILL NEVER GET AGAIN! Listen as…
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Regional Honey Price Report
July Report Honey Labels We surveyed our reporters this month asking about the labels they use on their honey jars. We asked yes or…
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