CATCH THE BUZZ – Stung By Dead Bees
Regardless of your opinion of what neonics are doing to pollinators in general, or honey bees in particular, the overview of this situation, and…
Read MoreRegardless of your opinion of what neonics are doing to pollinators in general, or honey bees in particular, the overview of this situation, and…
Read MoreThe Good Food Awards invites food producers from across the country to submit their beer, charcuterie, cheese, chocolate, cider, coffee, confections, honey, oils, pickles,…
Read MoreBy Leslie Patton, BloombergNews Though criticized for being a water-thirsty crop grown mostly in California, almonds are more popular than ever. And spreads made…
Read MoreThe 2016 Good Food Awards season begins with our favorite part – opening the door to still more talented producers. And this year, it’s…
Read MoreBy Andy Szal, in the Digital Reporter A settlement between an environmental advocacy group and federal regulators will require the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…
Read MoreThe National Water and Climate Center produces this weekly report in cooperation with the National Drought Mitigation Center and other Federal agencies. The report…
Read MoreBy Dianne Depra, Tech Times The drought in California has greatly reduced the population of wildflowers native to the state’s grassland, potentially giving a…
Read MoreUSDA official notes positive impact on individuals and communities when local farmers markets provide fresh fruits and vegetables to SNAP participants PHILADELPHIA, June 25,…
Read MoreAlan Harman New Zealand’s long-divided apiculture industry has voted for unification. The Federated Farmers Bees group, the Honey Packers and Exporters Association and the…
Read MoreRich Nelson, chief strategist for ag marketing firm Allendale, reports that their survey this week saw a shift not only in corn, but also…
Read Moreby Michele Colopy It is Summer in the city, and local governments have started their mosquito abatement programs. Concerned for public health, municipalities spray insecticides…
Read Moreby Larry Connor Early on in your pre-beekeeping planning, you should carefully evaluate all your potential apiary locations. Evaluate location options with a mentor…
Read MoreBy Jessica Burdg, Contributing Science Writer, Laboratory Equipment Magazine The common phrase “things aren’t always what they seem” can apply to a plethora of…
Read MorePosted by Ruihong Guo, Agricultural Marketing Service Science and Technology Program Deputy Administrator, on June 16, 2015 at 1:00 PM. Pollination by honey bees…
Read MorePollinator Stewardship Council The “National Strategy to Promote the Health of Honey Bees and other Pollinators” published before National Pollinator Week (June 15-21) seeks…
Read MoreExcerpts from two reports from two very different organizations released this week… Organic farming practices help the health and well-being of honey bees and…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, June 3, 2015 – The United States Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is extending a deadline by 30 days to allow…
Read MoreSeth Borenstein, AP Science Writer A federal rule to be proposed Thursday would create temporary pesticide-free zones when certain plants are in bloom…
Read MoreClemson University Taps Kelly Registration Systems to Prevent Honey Bee Colonies from Accidental Pesticide Exposure With Kelly Registration Systems, once beekeepers, farmers and pesticide…
Read MoreBiology, mentors, veterans, bees and honey by Jack Blackford When stepping into the cavernous beekeeping workshop of Ed Forney you must be prepared for…
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