The Beeekeeper's corner will feature information from our local hives, beekeeping meetings, equipment, book reviews, terms, and just about anything beekeeping
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Here we will discuss everything needed for new beekeepers to learn to keep honeybees including: Beekeeping tools, hive components, what to do and when, and every trick of the trade that we can think of. If you are new to beekeeping, this podcast is for you.
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Talk, tips & how-to on sustainable beekeeping from the North Carolina mountains of Southern Appalachia.
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"Beekeeping Buddies" is your go-to podcast for all things buzzing in the world of beekeeping! Join Steve and Luke, two seasoned hobbyist beekeepers with over a decade of experience each, as they take you on a journey through the captivating realm of beekeeping. Tune in as they share firsthand accounts of the latest buzz in their personal bee yards parked in picturesque Peoria, IL. From Midwest seasonal hive updates to intriguing anecdotes, Steve and Luke provide invaluable insights garnered ...
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The podcast for the latest beekeeping news, information and entertainment for today's beekeeper. Hosts Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman bring you conversations with beekeepers, researchers and industry leaders, helping you become a more informed and knowledgeable beekeeper.
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A Beekeeping Podcast for the Inquisitive Beekeeper with a Short Attention Span! BeeFarmer, YouTuber (The Norfolk Honey Company, Patreon Host (www.patreon.com/norfolkhoney), Beekeeping mentor to 1000's of beekeepers worldwide via my social media channels, Facebook and Instagram.
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A Podcast by Beekeepers about more than just beekeeping from the owners of Kara Jo Skin Care & Bee Farm. Bees, farming, chickens, goats, herbs, beer and more! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support
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The Hive Jive is a podcast that helps you navigate the stings of beekeeping to reach those sweet rewards. Join us on our beekeeping adventure today and find out what kinds of trouble we get into along the way!
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Welcome to Beekeeping For Newbees! This podcast is your ultimate resource for learning how to keep honeybees. Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your knowledge, we cover everything you need to know: essential tools, hive components, seasonal tasks, and all the tricks of the trade to help you succeed. If you’re new to beekeeping, this is the perfect place to begin your journey." 🐝
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A place for beekeepers to learn new skills and knowledge about keeping bees.
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https://beekeepinglove.com Learn about bees and the different beekeeping equipment you'll be using. All the information you need for getting started in beekeeping.
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A podcast about the curious lives of beekeepers and their bees.
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Quick tips on keeping honey bees. Cover art photo provided by Christopher Burns on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@christopher__burns
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This is a beekeeping and agricultural centered podcast, where I talk with other beekeepers and people involved in other areas of agriculture.
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A podcast about unapologetic treatment-free Beekeeping https://www.facebook.com/mitebombs/ www.ilovebees.buzz PA Swarm King on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/rodriguezbruce Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bruce-rodriguez/support
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Brett Szemple’s journey into the world of Beekeeping in north and mead making. Northeast Pennsylvania > Bradford County > Evergreen
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The author explores the effects of condensation and evaporation as they relate to the success of a beehive. The results of various experiments and the author's thoughts are given.
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Send us a text Happy Thanksgiving! In this special episode, we take a moment to express gratitude for our incredible community of listeners and beekeeping enthusiasts. After some holiday cheer, I dive into your questions from the Discord room, tackling key topics for beekeepers at all levels: Should you invest in “fancy” bee packages from top-tier …
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In this episode, Jeff and Becky welcome Jeff Johnson, co-founder of Premier Bee Products, for a fascinating discussion on the innovations shaping modern beekeeping. Jeff Johnson shares how a quest for better foundation led to the creation of Puracell, a plastic foundation that mimics natural honeycomb with precise cell sizes and thinner cell walls,…
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Feeding in Drought Conditions, Propolis Seals, BT Expiration, Single Chamber, Year’s reflection, Remission – Home Reno, Local Hive Report由Kevin Inglin
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Episode 18 Episode 18 - Winter Tasks, Queen Bee 101, and Nucs vs Packages, and News on Our New Offering
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Welcome to Episode 18 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. Around the Yard: Final OA Treatment: One last OA treatment for the year! Suit Cleaning: Have an older suit? How do you clean it? In the News: Beekeeping 101: Queen and how she works and what she does! Nucs vs Packages: W…
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In this week's Podcast: The sun has been shining and we’ve experienced much warmer weather than we would normally expect at this time of the year. Our bees are out scouring their range in search of food and still bringing back plenty of pollen. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 324 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Thorne Beehives…
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In this episode I am giving a few general and misc. updates, then diving into a question from our Discord room about how new beekeepers can get ready for year number two. Happy Beekeeping!由Beekeeping For Newbees
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The first portion is about bees and the ups and downs of Fall care. Then in a change of subject, I want to tell you about what happened in my little section of Western NC in the floods of Hurricane Helene...as well as try to help get you thinking about your own disaster preparedness. I'm grateful to all of you and want you to be prepared for the wh…
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The Bee Farm is headed into winter. In the midst of a drought and record high temps for October and November, we're doing our best to get these bees ready for whenever winter decides to show up. Lots of farm talk, puppy talk, a ridiculous story (that comes with a @KaraJoSkinCare listener giveaway!) and a "special" Herb Corner about Wild Geranium. -…
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John and Nathalie take a jaunt across the pond to talk with Steve Riley and discuss his new book “The Honey Bee Solution to Varroa.” Steve, along with the Westerham Beekeepers in the UK, have done a lot of research into how Varroa was affecting their bees, and how the bees responded when they were not treated. They have combined their observations …
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Send us a text Welcome to Beekeeping for Newbees! In this episode, we’re diving back into the world of splits and nucs. Whether you’re revisiting these topics or hearing about them for the first time, this episode is packed with insights and practical advice to help you succeed in managing your hives. What’s Inside This Episode: What Are Splits and…
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Send us a text This week’s episode of Bees in the News brings you some fascinating and surprising stories from the world of bees: Unbelievable teamwork: Two bees work together to open a soda bottle, showcasing incredible problem-solving skills. Economic challenges: New infectious diseases among bees threaten global agricultural economies. Beekeeper…
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In this episode, Jeff and Becky sit down with Rich Morris and Lorenzo Pons of Broodminder, the innovative team behind hive monitoring technology that’s helping beekeepers better understand their colonies. Rich and Lorenzo discuss the origins of Broodminder and how they’ve made high-tech hive monitoring accessible for beekeepers of all experience le…
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Send us a text In this episode, I’m sharing a few general updates and then diving into an important question from our Discord room: How can new beekeepers prepare for their second year? Tune in for tips and insights to set yourself up for success. Happy Beekeeping! 🍯🐝 What’s Inside This Episode: General Updates: A quick rundown of what’s been happe…
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In this episode, Jeff and Becky welcome Theresa Martin, author of Dead Bees Don’t Make Honey, as she shares insights into her distinctive approach to beekeeping. Theresa, who boasts an impressive 99% colony survival rate, attributes her success to a set of practical, research-informed techniques that prioritize colony health. From integrated pest m…
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Welcome to Episode 17 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. Around the Yard: Reading for Winter: Feeding hives, making fondant and candy boards for winter, How to Make Candy Board Video: https://youtu.be/3UI0BGBJs8M?si=eMji3lGv4ezXNaXy In the News: Beekeeping 101: Workers and wha…
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In this episode, Jeff and Becky bring together beekeepers from different regions across the U.S. to discuss the unique challenges they faced this past season. From Arizona’s intense heat to Washington’s unusually wet spring, our guests share insights into how varying climates impact bee health, honey production, and mite control. Duane in Arizona t…
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In this week's Podcast: It should have come as no real surprise, it is October after all. But this week I experienced my first frosty morning at home which means out in the apiaries it was probably a little colder. Later the same day our bees were out flying in warm Autumn sunshine, in other news, it’s also time to consider Oxalic Acid treatments, …
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In this final episode of our month-long Habitat Crisis series, made possible by the Minnesota Honey Producers Association, Jeff and Becky are joined by Pete Berthelsen and Zac Browning to discuss the critical role habitat restoration plays in supporting honey bee health and overall pollinator well-being. Pete and Zac are leaders of The Bee and Butt…
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In this week's Podcast: Ongoing Autumn checks are continuing to reveal, for the most part, some very healthy colonies that are well provisioned for the cold weeks that lay ahead, hefting confirms some weighty Langstroth brood boxes. It’s why I like them. I did however discover one colony that had failed and today I want to talk through how you too …
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Welcome to Episode 16 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. Around the Yard: Dry October: A dry hot October, still In the News: DMZ Honey: NY Times article on a beekeeper in Korea Droning On: Deep Dive Into Midwest Cutouts: Luke and Steve talk about what tools, time, and knowledg…
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In this third episode of our month-long Habitat Crisis series, made possible by the Minnesota Honey Producers Association, Jeff and Becky sit down with Dr. Diana Cox-Foster from the USDA-ARS Pollinating Insects Research Unit. Diana shares fascinating insights from her research on the complex interactions between honey bees and native pollinators, r…
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In this week's Podcast: It’s been rather cooler this past week, especially overnight. Not that I’ve seen any frost you understand but it feels like we’ve begun the long journey through to next Spring. Elsewhere, it’s been getting very hot in the honey room, too hot in fact, listen in to hear why! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 321 of…
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Episode 15 - Dry October, Fall Honey Stocks, Upcoming Cutouts, Bald Faced Hornets and a Legislative Update
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Welcome to Episode 15 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. Around the Yard: Dry October: A dry hot October. What do we do, anything we should not be doing? Fall Honey Stock: How do our hives look for winter? How are our flow hives doing? Is there anything we can do right now? Up…
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In the second episode of our month-long series on the Habitat Crisis, made possible by the Minnesota Honey Producers Association, Jeff and Becky are joined by Dr. Andony Melathopoulos from Oregon State University. Andony brings his extensive knowledge of honey bee and wild bee health to the conversation, focusing on the critical role habitat plays …
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EAS recap with Bob Kloss由Kevin Inglin
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In this week's Podcast: I recently used some Formic Pro to treat a colony showing severe signs of Varroa damage, so much so I think they may have been close to collapse. Well the results are in, stay tuned to hear if I managed to save them or if, sadly, I’m cleaning out another bee hive. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 320 of my podca…
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Send us a text This week on Bees in the News, we’re covering stories that highlight the resilience and challenges faced by bees and beekeepers, from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene to innovations in winter hive care. What’s Inside This Episode: North Carolina: After Hurricane Helene, the state braces for a rise in bee stings as displaced colonies…
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This week we have articles from the UK, North Dakota, Texas, North Carolina, and Alaska.由Beekeeping For Newbees
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In this episode, Jeff and Becky kick off a month-long series on the habitat crisis, made possible by the Minnesota Honey Producers Association, with special guest Dr. Gabriela Quinlan, an integrative ecologist focused on honey bee and pollinator nutrition. Gabriela shares her expertise on how habitat quality impacts bee health, emphasizing the impo…
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In this week's Podcast: Well, the colonies have finally come back from their trip to the heather moors and it’s been a surprising trip, in many ways, stay tuned for my thoughts on exactly what happened. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 319 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company Join Our Beeke…
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This week we have stories coming to us from New York, South Dakota, California, and Tennessee. Happy Beekeeping!由Beekeeping For Newbees
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Send us a text This week on Bees in the News, we’re exploring a variety of stories, from an unusual highway “bee-mergency” to inspiring stories of veterans in beekeeping and even some victories on the field from a high school team named the Bees. Dive in! What’s Inside This Episode: California: A red pepper spill on Highway 101 turns into a “bee-me…
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Nathalie and John sit down with Niki Backes, Supporter Manager for Bees Abroad, to discuss what got her interested in Beekeeping, and how she came to be involved with Bees Abroad. Plus, what is Bees Abroad, how are they making a difference in other countries, and what can you do to help? Tune in now to learn more… Link: https://www.beesabroad.org/…
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In this episode, Jeff and Becky sit down with Sarah Red-Laird, founder and co-director of Bee Regenerative, formerly known as the Bee Girl Organization. Sarah shares insights into her journey from founding the Bee Girl Organization to leading impactful regenerative agriculture projects that benefit pollinators. Listeners will hear about the challen…
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In this episode we're all over the place. Current apiary updates. Successful and unsuccessful mite treatments. What's up with all these people calling honey bees invasive?! Learning from our mistakes and more! Herb Corner is about one of our favorites - Goldenrod! This episode is brought to you by KaraJoSkinCare.com, check out their natural skin ca…
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In this week's Podcast: I’ve been very lucky to be sent a National Uncapper by the team at Bee cooperative.org It’s a newly designed uncapper, and today I’m joined by the co-inventors Martin and Peter for a chat on how the idea started and how it works. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 318 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. The…
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Episode 14 - Rainless in September, Fall Honey Stocks, To Insulate or Not, Starter Hive Setup, New Treatments and more!
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Welcome to Episode 14 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. Around the Yard: More Unusual Weather: A dry hot September. What do we do, anything we should not be doing? Fall Honey Stock: How do our hives look for winter? How are our flow hives doing? Is there anything we can do ri…
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EAS recap with Bob Kloss由Kevin Inglin
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Send us a text This week on Bees in the News, we’re covering a variety of stories, from bee swarm attacks and promising pesticide antidotes to a heartfelt farewell to Salt Lake City’s baseball team, the Bees. Tune in for this week’s buzzworthy updates! What’s Inside This Episode: Texas: Two North Texans are hospitalized after a bee swarm attack in …
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This week we have articles from Texas, New York, Maine, and Utah.由Beekeeping For Newbees
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Nathalie and John sit down with long-time friend of the show, Tara Chapman, to discuss her new book "For the Bees: A Handbook for Happy Beekeeping." Plus, the gang catch up on life changes that have caused Tara to have to re-evaluate how she runs aspects of her day-to-day business. Tune in now to learn more... To purchase a copy of Tara's new book,…
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