March 2015 Table of Contents
Posted March 1, 2015
March 2015 Table of Contents
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Read MoreThe Rise, Flourish, and Fall of Spring Nectar Flows
Posted February 1, 2015
The Rise, Flourish, and Fall of Spring Nectar Flows
Knowing your local nectar flows is an essential part of beekeeping. They tell you when to put on honey supers or if supplemental feeding is necessary. The nectar flows occur roughly by the calendar dates, but that formula approach is not sufficient. The plants respond to the weather. The weather is quite variable, so the …
Read MoreThe Road to Apis mellifera: Putting the “Honey” in Honey Bee
Posted February 1, 2015
The Road to Apis mellifera: Putting the “Honey” in Honey Bee
I’m convinced that beekeeping provides a place for nearly every kind of human personality and interest. There are as many reasons for getting into beekeeping as there are beekeepers, and whether the initial attraction in your case was pollination for your garden, a sideline income, a family tradition, a social outlet, a shared family project, …
Read MoreStocks of Bees in the United States
Posted February 1, 2015
Stocks of Bees in the United States
All beekeepers must choose the type of bee that will be the workhorse of their beekeeping operations. Which bee to use can be the subject of intense debate among beekeepers. Should you use Russian bees or Minnesota hygienic bees? Which is better: Italian or New World Carniolan bees? The answers to these questions are not …
Read MoreThe Classroom February 2015
Posted February 1, 2015
The Classroom February 2015
Q COLLOIDAL SILVER FOR BEE HEALTH? Being a beginner beekeeper with 3 years to my credit, I always look forward to reading “The Classroom” upon receiving the ABJ. Many thanks for your answers and insight. I have a friend who constructs colloidal silver generators. He gives them away to people of interest who have various ailments, …
Read MoreDealing With Dead-Outs
Posted February 1, 2015
Dealing With Dead-Outs
A beehive that withstands the cold winter months has tremendous potential. In spring, over-wintered hives can be split, re-queened or managed to produce significant quantities of honey. Establishing the conditions that enable a hive to survive the winter and flourish in spring is one of the many gratifying aspects of beekeeping. So it serves to …
Read MoreComb Honey Corner – February 2015
Posted February 1, 2015
Comb Honey Corner – February 2015
Comb honey like all honey production requires Angiosperms, which are flowering plants. For the most part these flowering plants will be dicotyledonous ones. I do plant things that will provide nectar and pollen for bees. You may think your property does not have enough area for plants to make much difference. You will have much …
Read MoreHeartland Apicultural Society Conference Announced
Posted February 1, 2015
Heartland Apicultural Society Conference Announced
The 14th Annual Heartland Apicultural Society’s summer conference will be held in Albion, Michigan July 9 through 11, 2015 Please join us for this three-day Celebration of bees and beekeepers. Confirmed speakers include Dennis VanEnglesdorp, Susan Cobey, and Roger Hopingarner to name but a few. Queen rearing, drone catching, microscope techniques, mead making, beginners to …
Read More2015 Pennsylvania Honey Queen and Princess Selected
Posted February 1, 2015
2015 Pennsylvania Honey Queen and Princess Selected
The Pennsylvania Honey Queen Program is pleased to announce that Jessica Onstead was recently selected as the 2015 Pennsylvania Honey Queen and Blair Hetherington as the 2015 Pennsylvania Honey Princess. Jessica, 21, is the daughter of Stephen Onstead and Fritz Onstead of Somerset, Pa. She is a graduate of Somerset Area High School, where she …
Read MoreSecretary Vilsack Names Members to the National Honey Board
Posted February 1, 2015
Secretary Vilsack Names Members to the National Honey Board
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24, 2014 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed three members and three alternates to serve on the National Honey Board. They will serve 3-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2015, and ending on Dec. 31, 2017. The producer member appointed is Mark A. Jensen of Power, Mont., incumbent, and the producer alternate member …
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