New UF/IFAS Agricultural Publications

  UF/IFAS Extension has an extensive publications website, called EDIS (Electronic Data Information Source).  Here are some of the new publications added this month that may be of interest to you: Bottling, Labeling and Selling Honey in Florida (ENY159/IN918) In 2011,...

Winter Preparation Essential for Bee Colony Survival

Roy Lee Carter – Gulf County Extension Director Although overwintering management of bee hives differs according to regional winter conditions, there are some fundamentals that apply everywhere.  When helping your bees prepare for the upcoming hardships of winter...

Honey Bee Hive Maintenance during the Summer Months

Summer is often the time when most panhandle beekeepers have harvested their prime honey crops (TiTi, Tupelo, Gallberry and in some years Palmetto).  If the beekeeper plans to reap a good honey harvest next year, hive maintenance must be top priority during the summer...