Beekeeping

01/11/2024 SOURCE: www.eurekalert.org

Nutrition needs drive bee appetites

Scientists at the USDA Forest Service’s Rocky Mountain Research Station and the University of Nevada, Reno studied the foraging habits of wild bees. Their findings, published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, can help guide seed and plant choices that support and enhance wild bee populations. In short, their research showed that different bee species have different nutritional needs. Given that not all pollens are the same, bees forage accordingly to meet their unique needs. This research may help fight against pollinator declines through better design of rangeland restoration projects.     

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01/05/2024 SOURCE: www.ntxe-news.com

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma to host free beekeeping workshop

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) will be hosting a beekeeping workshop at the Choctaw Nation Durant Community Center on January 6, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Participants will learn beekeeping basics including how to get started, best practices, and general pollinator knowledge. The workshop is free and open to the public. No registration is required.

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