Long-Lived “Dead Colonies” The June article “How Long Does a Dead Colony Live?” [by Michal L. Smith] could not have been more timely for me. This spring I had a number of virgin swarms from my colonies after doing spring splits (note to self, it really is worth getting in there and reducing queen cell …
Read MoreFrom the American Honey Producers Association … Legislative Update Honey and Beekeeper Provisions in the July Reconciliation Bill: The Republican reconciliation bill [which passed Congress in July and was signed by President Trump] includes three key reforms directly affecting honey producers and beekeepers. These provisions aim to increase price support, clarify and expand disaster aid …
Read MoreEach year, the Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees challenges 4-H members from all over the country to submit an essay on a topic related to honey bees. Each state chooses its finalist and submits his or her essay to the Foundation for judging. All entrants receive a relevant book on honey bees, beekeeping, …
Read MoreBeltsville Bee Research Lab to be closed, with functions continued but relocated (Washington, D.C., July 24, 2025) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the reorganization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), refocusing its core operations to better align with its founding mission of supporting American farming, ranching, and forestry. Over …
Read MoreA Controlled Swarm Splitting Method for Increasing Colony Count While Maximizing Honey Production Kevin J. Gross – 917 From Dust to Superfood: Bee Bread as Food for Bees and People Part 2: A Superfood for people May Berebaum – 977 The Current Method of Testing for Africanized Bee Genetics is Overdue for an Upgrade Alison …
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Smartweed: Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Firetail’ is native to the Himalayas, but it thrives along roadsides and stream-beds throughout much of North America. This and other smartweed varieties are a great fa;; nectar source for much of the U.S., and are featured in this month’s installment of “What’s Blooming in Your Neck of the Woods?” Author Ed Syzmanski …
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Q: Measuring Honey Production In my reading, I am confused by beekeepers not stating the method used to measure their colony’s honey production. Is it by counting the number of frames extracted and using an estimated weight, weighing frames or supers before and after extraction, changes in hive weight before and after nectar flow, weights …
Read MoreOne of the things I love about beekeeping is how much there still is to learn and discover. Any one of us could be the one to uncover clues to enhance the survival of our beloved honey bees. A great example of this is Dr. Sammy Ramsey, whose Ph.D. research paper in 2018 revolutionized our …
Read MoreIt’s an odd situation. Beekeepers, by their very name, “keep” their bees alive and productive. But by becoming so familiar with their bees, and their biology, beekeepers also become very aware of how bees can be killed. I have never known anyone who actually enjoyed the job of killing bees. There has never been a …
Read MoreSwarm season in the spring of 2025 had difficult weather for conducting my research. Summer-like heat came early, advancing the bees and plants into growth too early. Then the cold returned. The low humidity and cloudless nights cratered the night-time temperatures. Brood chilled. Just as expected, the bees dragged out the dead, leaving some at …
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