CATCH THE BUZZ – Agriculture Adviser Defends Planned Research Office Moves From D.C.
By: Charles S. Clark Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-Ga., The Agriculture Department in late March provided its most detailed defense to date of its controversial…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – The Best Way to Protect Pollinators is to Keep People on their Land. Pollinators Need People.
James Cook University A global study has concluded that people are essential to conserving the pollinators that maintain and protect biodiversity, agriculture and habitat….
Read MoreCATCH THE BUZZ – Honey Integrity Task Force Forms to Ensure Highest Quality Across All Honey Products.
Industry Group is Working on Multiple Fronts to Protect Honey Purity March 12, 2019 – Representatives from the entire U.S. honey industry have formed a…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – The Almond Board of California Commits to Four New Sustainability Pledges.
The Almond Board of California has committed to four new as sustainability goals that including achieving zero waste from its US orchards, reducing water…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – You Can Now Buy Organic Vegan Honey Made From Sweet Potatoes, And Yes, It’s As Dumb As It Sounds.
Kat Smith – News Editor – LIVEKINDLY Bee-free, vegan honey made from organic sweet potatoes is now a thing. Lovers of sweet-and-spicy combos can also…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – Grasshoppers and Mormon Crickets are Overrunning 17 States, and Public Input is Needed.
WASHINGTON, February 1, 2019 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) seeks public comment on a draft…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – USDA Announces $3.7 Million in Financial Assistance to Fruit and Vegetable Growers in 16 States to Offset Food Safety Audit Costs
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2018 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will provide $3.7 million of assistance to fruit and vegetable…
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A Son’s Memories Of A.I. Root
By: Ernesst Root Suggested by the last days and religious characteristics of his remarkable father. A.I. Root was born near Medina, Ohio, Dec. 9, 1839….
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CATCH THE BUZZ – Farm bill mostly neutral on pollinators. Research Funding up or steady, and ADDED Sugar off the table.
By: R. Thomas (Tom) Van Arsdall Director of Public Affairs, and Val Dolcini President & CEO The Pollinator Partnership Tom Van Arsdall from the…
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Meet Maryann and Jim Frazier
By Ross Conrad Annual Interview Section The names Jim and Maryann Frazier are very familiar in beekeeping circles. The scientific duo has been in…
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All The Buzz In…. Bee Kid’s Corner
Honey and Cheese
By Marina Marchese Fireworks For Your Mouth. Move over tea and toast, honey has a new sidekick that will delight your taste buds while…
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The Intrepid, Delightful Roberta Glatz
By Grai St. Clair Rice Beekeeping gets better with experience. Honey bees, as well as beekeepers, get infinitely more interesting. Each year brings new depths…
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Meet Treasure Valley
By Jennifer Berry Annual Interview Section Part of my job at the UGA bee lab is extension, which means I get to travel, teach…
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Bigger Picture
By Jessica Louque Granite City Produce – Jessie Thomas As a hobby beekeeper, one of the bee goals is to be able to sell…
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Bottom Board
By Ed Colby Meet Paul Limbach Just down the road from Colby Farm, I caught up with veteran Colorado beekeeper Paul Limbach at his…
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Carla Marina Marchese HONEY CONNOISSEUR
By Kim Flottum Annual Interview Section So, as long as this is the interview issue, this time I thought I’d add my two cents…
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Meet Samuel Ramsey
By: Ann Harman Annual Interview Section Sammy Ramsey has found out what the Varroa mites are having for their meals as they ride around…
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Meet Christina Grozinger
By: Jay Evans Annual Interview Section I have the honor of sharing insights into the career and life of Christina Grozinger, Distinguished Professor at…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – Bayer To Fire 12,000 – One Of Every Ten Workers – After Monsanto Legal Troubles
German pharmaceuticals and chemicals giant, Bayer, announced plans to cut 12,000 out of 118,200 jobs worldwide, or roughly 1 in 10 jobs, in hopes…
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