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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping,

05/17/2023 SOURCE: www.msn.com

Bees can learn, remember, think and make decisions – here's a look at how they navigate the world

As trees and flowers blossom in spring, bees emerge from their winter nests and burrows. For many species it’s time to mate, and some will start new solitary nests or colonies. Bees and other pollinators are essential to human society. They provide about one-third of the food we eat, a service with a global value estimated at up to $US577 billion annually. But bees are interesting in many other ways that are less widely known. In my new book,...

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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping, Pollinators,

05/17/2023 SOURCE: gizmodo.com

Bumblebees Are Working Even Harder Than We Thought

The buzzy insects heat up when carting protein-packed pollen around. It could spell trouble for bumblers as the climate warms.

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Topics: Fermentation/Vineyard/Wine,

Wollersheim Winery loses almost entire red grape crop due to wildly fluctuating temperatures

Nearly all of Wollersheim Winery's red grape crop will be lost this year after an unusual stretch of hot weather in April caused most of the vines to bloom prematurely.

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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping,

05/16/2023 SOURCE: bgindependentmedia.org

CIFT presents ag forum on bee research

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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping,

05/16/2023 SOURCE: www.usatoday.com

Fact check: Research on bee venom as cancer treatment in early stages, not a valid option

While studies have found bee venom was effective at killing cancer cells in a lab setting, such findings have not been replicated in humans.

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TOPIC(S): Pollinators,

05/16/2023 SOURCE: www.msn.com

‘No Mow May’ gaining popularity: How pollinators are impacted

Pollinators provide over $18 billion in revenue to crop production every year and pollinate more than 100 U.S. grown crops. But spring is a vulnerable time for these pollinators.

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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping,

05/16/2023 SOURCE: www.yorku.ca

Urbanization leads to more pathogens and inbreeding of wild bees - News@York

Wild bees living in cities like Toronto are facing increased environmental stressors compared to those in rural and even suburban areas, such as more pathogens and parasites, found researchers at York University.

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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping,

05/16/2023 SOURCE: phys.org

Facing external threats, bees may get help from internal organisms

Awareness is growing worldwide of the crucial role that bees and other pollinators play in preserving natural habitats and securing food supplies. In the run-up to World Bee Day on 20 May, Horizon Magazine ...

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TOPIC(S): FFA/4-H,

05/16/2023 SOURCE: www.richmondregister.com

Madison Southern FFA celebrates a year of student accomplishments at banquet

Hannah Hisle

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TOPIC(S): FFA/4-H,

05/16/2023 SOURCE: www.reviewonline.com

Twenty-one Southern Local HS FFA members attend the Ohio FFA Convention

SALINEVILLE – Twenty-one Southern Local High School FFA members attended the Ohio FFA Convention on May 4-5 with members being recognized during the program. Elizabeth Wilson was lauded for earning the state degree, which is the highest degree the state association can award and recognizes leadership, community service and outstanding achievements in FFA. In addition, […]

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