by Molly Jameson | Feb 9, 2024
A disconcerting revelation has emerged concerning the Yellow-Legged Hornet, the so-called “murder hornet’s cousin” in Savannah, Georgia, officially identified as Vespa velutina by the Georgia Department of Agriculture in August 2023,...
by external | Jan 26, 2024
Source: Honey Bee Health Coalition Beekeepers now have a valuable resource at their fingertips with the release of the latest comprehensive Honey Bee Nutrition Guide from the Honey Bee Health Coalition. The guide is a review and manual for supplemental feeding...
by Ray Bodrey | Jan 12, 2024
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, also known as the 2018 Farm Bill, made producer funds available for emergency assistance (ELAP). This program provides financial assistance to eligible producers of livestock, honeybees and farm-raised fish for losses due to...
by deanthonyprice | Dec 20, 2023
Are you thinking about raising bees on your property? – Do you want to learn more about beekeeping? – Please join us for the 2nd annual Beginner Beekeeping Workshop Series. The four-session workshop will provide educational training with live...
by Isaac Esquivel | Nov 17, 2023
Given that the UF/IFAS Extension theme for the Sunbelt Ag Expo and the North Florida Fair exhibits were pollinators, I want to talk about pollinators in agronomic crops. Are they beneficial to your crops? Are crops beneficial to pollinators? Pollination by insects is...
by Ray Bodrey | Jun 30, 2023
Today, it seems more and more of a struggle to keep hives healthy. Diseases, parasites, exposure to pesticides, and even bear encounters are just some of the issues that beekeepers seem to constantly battle. You can add undesirable plants to that list, as well. Yes,...
