How to Inspect a Hive Part 3
By: Darryl Gabritsch Inspecting a hive is only one part of colony management. If you see an issue while inspecting a hive, there are…
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A Closer Look
Pollen Collection and the Corbiculae By: Clarence Collison Pollen is the main source of protein in a honey bee’s diet and the primary food…
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How University Research Laboratories are Funded
From the University of Florida Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory How University Research Laboratories are Funded By: Jamie Ellis January: Overview of the…
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Honey Recipe
Berry Lemonade Bars By: Shana Archibald Ingredients □ ½ cup butter (softened) □ ⅔ cup honey □ 2 eggs □ 1 tablespoon lemon juice…
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Heroes to Hives
Developing Accessible Apiaries By: Adam Ingrao, Heroes to Hives & Ned Stoller, Michigan AgrAbility If the goal in life is to live without risks,…
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Hot Hive Inspections
By: David Burns From the moment we start our hive inspection, the thrill of searching for the queen consumes us. It’s a grand adventure,…
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U.S. Honey Industry Report – 2022
USDA Reports with Supplementary by Kim Flottum Released March 17, 2023, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
Read MoreSelecting Land for Your Bee Colonies
Ettamarie Peterson Recently, I went to a farm conference and heard a talk on Farmland Assessment that gave some very good advice on how…
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Swarm Control
By: Dr. Karén Avetisyan Honey bees reproduce naturally through swarming. This instinct developed on the long way of evolution. It occurs when there is…
Read MoreBee’s Strategy for Sticky Resin Handling
By; Dvykaliuk Roman Propolis is a sticky resinous substance collected from buds, leaves and stems of wild plants and processed by bees. It has…
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Off the Wahl Beekeeping
New(ish) Beekeeper Column Off the Wahl Beekeeping Raising Queens By: Richard Wahl An admirable goal for the new beekeeper is to become self-sustaining. Learning…
Read MoreBees and Women
Susan E. Williams By: Nina Bagey In 1905, the first annual Harrisburg, Pennsylvania beekeeping convention was held on December 6th and 7th. Among the…
Read MoreMore Honey Less Work
By: Dick Vermeulen I am a first year beekeeper addicted to watching my bees work. I think it is called “bee-fever”. I am also…
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Beekeeping’s Future
Click Here if you listened. We’re trying to gauge interest so only one question is required; however, there is a spot for feedback! Read…
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Study Hall
From the Editor By: Jerry Hayes Lots of colony losses once again in 2023. There are three words I want you to remember: Varroa,…
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Minding Your Bees And Cues
Leaves of Grass By: Becky Masterman & Bridget Mendel Commonly referred to by their nickname “grass,” leaves of grass have not been so controversial…
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Just Blame Dad
By: Stephen Bishop Poor dads—all they receive is blame. As much as I’d like to say thank you and take responsibility for my abnormalities…
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A New Beekeeper’s Journey?
By: Bill Lallman My Name is Bill and I am a first year beekeeper from the mid-Ohio region. When I was asked a few…
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Swarm Bag / Swarm Catcher / Scions
Swarm Bag By: Mike Champlin Catching swarms (free bees) is sometimes an unexpected opportunity that happens when I’m not at home. Friends may call…
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Bee Vet
AI? Dr. Tracy Farone Greetings beekeeping enthusiasts! Today, we’ll dive into the world of artificial intelligence and explore its application in the beekeeping industry….
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