Regional Honey Price Report
April Report Winter So Far In late Feb we surveyed our reporters to see how winter was going so far, what they had done…
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It’s SUMMERS TIME!
In the Hands of Strangers If you have read Bee Culture for very long you know that Kim and I travel a lot. We…
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New For The 2018 Season
Mule-Grip. Of the several styles of frame grips sold today or developed through the years they all offer the same scissor action to hold…
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INNERCOVER
I guess I’ll blame it on Sunspots maybe. Or the crush for time before our trip to New Zealand. Maybe just a too-long Winter….
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Hunting Stands For Bait Boxes
By: Will Caverly Few hobbies have a steeper learning curve than beekeeping. But hunting arguably involves far more failure and frustration. Whether big game,…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – Just So You Know, The Flow Hive Has Been Redesigned.
The Flow Hive is a groundbreaking beehive that offers honey on tap. Over 50,000 Flow Hives have gone out to 130 countries around the…
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A Closer Look
PHEROMONE REGULATION By Clarence Collison Primer pheromones affect the physiological state of the individual resulting in longterm changes in behavior which may take days…
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Some Beeyard Thoughts, Observations and Updates
The angst of making package bee decisions. Guessing and fretting. By: James Tew Guessing about buying packages Guessing at upcoming package needs is primarily an issue…
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The Bigger Picture
An Ode To Turkeys By: Jessica Louque I’ve been on a business kick for the past few months, but I thought I’d switch gears…
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Bee Kid’s Corner
Bottom Board
Grand Slam By: Ed Colby Yesterday was a grand slam. First I got a massage from a chiropractor of rare talent. She trades her…
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BeeKeepers & Bombs
Varroa bombs. Let’s think about that. By: Ross Conrad It is the nightmare scenario of every beekeeper. Varroa mite populations build up in colonies…
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Ask Phil
Q: A beekeeper in Pennsylvania writes: I have a question on storing raw honey. What is the optimum temperature to help prevent crystallization? In the…
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Is Trendy Superfood Manuka Honey Actually Worth Its Price Tag?
Justina Huddleston We’ve been seeing Manuka honey pop up all over Instagram and recipe sites lately, but we wanted to figure out what exactly…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – Health Canada Relents on Honey Label.
By: Ron Friesen Manitoba honey producers are pleased they’ll be exempted from labelling standards aimed at unhealthy foods. Photo: Canadian Honey Council Canada’s beekeepers are…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – Why Do Bees Sting? It Has To Do With Both Alarm Pheromone And Serotonin And Dopamine.
R. Prasad Staying safe:Scientist Souvik Mandal in protective gear during the experiment with bees. Researchers have unravelled the neuro-molecular mechanism of defence by honey…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – Saskatchewan’s Honey Industry Is Buzzing Over Changes Made To The Province’s Crop Insurance Program.
Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced the new coverage for beekeepers early this month. Coverage for over-winter losses will now be offered, and deductibles will…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – Neonicotinoids: Risks to Bees Confirmed.
Most uses of neonicotinoid pesticides represent a risk to wild bees and honeybees, according to assessments published today by EFSA. The Authority has updated…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – Corn and Soy Acres Way Up, Prices Way Down.
CATCH THE BUZZ – Familiar Hover Flies May Be Transporting Honey Bee Diseases From Flower To Flower.
Bee diseases have been detected in hover flies for the first time. The brightly-colored flies may be picking up bee viruses as they forage…
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