CATCH THE BUZZ – Is Your Honey GMO Free?
Is Your Honey GMO Free? Inspired by the popular “USDA organic” label, House Republicans are proposing a new government certification for foods free of…
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CATCH THE BUZZ: Protect Both Birds, And Bees This Spring
TOP TEN WAYS TO HELP BIRDS, AND THE BEES, THIS SPRING 1. Keep your cat indoors (http://www.abcbirds.org/abcprograms/policy/cats/index.html) —This is best for your cat as…
Read MoreCATCH THE BUZZ: France Blames Pesticides, Parasites and Weather
France Sends Mixed Message. Colonies Up, Production Down. Pesticides, Parasites and Bad Weather Blamed Honey production has dropped to its lowest level in 20…
Read MoreCATCH THE BUZZ: Pesticide only part of the problems bees face
Study Finds Imidacloprid one synergistic factor among several to blame for colony declines Honey bee colony declines are a major threat worldwide. Among the…
Read MoreCATCH THE BUZZ: Night Light Affects City Bees
Light pollution shown to affect plant growth and food webs. Urban bees, and beekeeping be aware Artificial night time light from sources such as…
Read MoreCATCH THE BUZZ: Oxalic Acid Registered For Varroa
Oxalic Acid registered as a varroa mite control Over 250 letters were received by EPA when we asked for beekeeper input. The response was…
Read MoreCATCH THE BUZZ: Arctic Pollination! Who Knew?
Help Wanted, University of Guelph: Arctic Pollination Field Assistant The University of Guelph is currently seeking candidates for the position of Arctic Pollination Field…
Read MoreCATCH THE BUZZ: Finding A New Home
How honey bees make house hunting decisions. Asian honey bees, and European honey bees are different. Here’s why. James Makinson (https://cosmosmagazine.com/james-makinson) is a biologist…
Read MoreCATCH THE BUZZ: Illegal Honey, Again.
Latvia, China, Adulterated Honey, and What is honey anyway? Congrats to Homeland Security and True Source Honey The word “Latvia” put up a red…
Read MoreCATCH THE BUZZ: Less Sugar, Including Honey?
WHO calls on countries to reduce sugars intake Press release 4 MARCH 2015 ¦ GENEVA – A new WHO guideline recommends adults and children…
Read MoreCATCH THE BUZZ: Pollinator Protection Needed
Over 4 Million People Press Obama to Protect Bees Congress heeds call to action and introduces legislation as pressure mounts on White House Task…
Read MoreCATCH THE BUZZ: Farm Mom Of The Year Contest
Farm Mom Of The Year Contest Nominations Open February 26 Through March 31, 2015 They are the heart of the family and the backbone…
Read MoreCATCH THE BUZZ: Bayer Donates $100,000 For Forage Seeds
Bayer CropScience Gives Project Apis m $100,000 For Forage Plantings Seeds Every year, more than 1.7 million honey bee colonies are brought to California’s…
Read MoreCATCH THE BUZZ: An Almond Blossom Story
Almond Blossom Time. Revisiting some of the Almond Odyssey Adventures, Places and People. Covered in white blossoms, California almond orchards are now teeming with…
Read MoreCATCH THE BUZZ: Honey Board Funds Bee Research
NHB Funds New Bee Research Projects For 2015 The National Honey Board has approved funding for ten new research projects focusing on honey bee…
Read MoreCATCH THE BUZZ: Honey Board Referendum
Honey Board Referendum Vote To Be Held In April Honey Packers and Importers Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order; Continuance Referendum AGENCY:…
Read MoreCATCH THE BUZZ: Stressed Colonies And Too Young Foragers
Stressed Colonies Send Out Young Foragers That Don’t Return. Pressure on young bees to grow up too fast could be a major factor in…
Read MoreCATCH THE BUZZ: New USDA Bee Research Grant Money
USDA Announces the Availability of $16 Million to Support Food Production. Crops and Livestock, and Bees are Livestock. WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2015 –The U.S….
Read MoreCATCH THE BUZZ: Food Safety, Honey and the New Farm Bill
AN EDITORIAL Proposed Single Federal Agency To Oversee All Food Safety. FDA and FSIS to Merge. Honey Definition and Oversight to be Included. Back…
Read MoreCATCH THE BUZZ: Paramount Farms Acquires Headwater Farms Beekeeping Business
Paramount Farming Enters Beekeeping Industry with Acquisition of Headwaters Farm A leading farming operation in the almond industry to contribute to the health and…
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