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03/16/2022 SOURCE: www.sunnyskyz.com

Interesting Video Shows Bees Refusing To Fly In The Dark

Someone posted a fascinating video of bees refusing to fly in the dark. When the beekeeper turns off the lights, the bees immediatlely drop to the ground. It's like someone pulled the plug on the bees.

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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping, Pollinators,

03/11/2022 SOURCE: www.southernhighlandnews.com.au

Beekeeper says 'time is of the essence' after losing bees in floods

One beekeeper has spent the last few days checking his hives that were waterlogged or underwater, and in the worst cases, he has had to "euthanise hives".

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Topics: Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Beekeeping, Sustainability, Research, Pollinators, Ag North America,

B.C. researchers uncover clever way to help bees survive heat waves

B.C. farmer recalls 'incredible losses' following June 2021 heat wave. Then she went looking for a solution.

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60,000 Bees Stolen From PA Grocery Store's Pollination Field | 107.9 WSRZ

The incident comes amid a significant drop in the bee population nationwide.

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Topics: Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Education U.S. MidWest, Beekeeping, GMO's, Genes /Genetics, Pollinators, Food Security/Shortage,

Bee-ing Thoughtful About Pollinators

There's really nothing to replace bees as pollinators. That's why farmers work so hard to protect and encourage their safety.

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Topics: Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Beekeeping, Sustainability, Research, Beer/Brewing/Distilling, Pollinators,

Beer for butterflies: Unusual initiative aims to save the Monarch butterfly

The Monarch butterfly is easily recognized by its orange and black coloring. In the past few decades, their numbers have dwindled dramatically. Now, an unusual project is hoping to help, by bringing butterflies together with beer.

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Loyalty Nearly Killed My Beehive

My queen was a dud, and her replacement had been murdered.

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Topics: Organic, Beekeeping, Regenerative Agriculture, Pollinators,

Midwinter Tasks for Pollinator Gardening

Even in January there are small actions you can take to support pollinators. Xerces' Pesticide Program Director Aimée Code shares what's on her winter chore list for her Pacific Northwest pollinator garden.

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Topics: Agriculture US, Organic, Education U.S. SouthEast, Beekeeping, Research, Pollinators,

Bee appearance and behavior may be related, genetic study reveals - UF/IFAS News

Recently discovered genetic knowledge of two nuisance western honey bee subspecies will help commercial and hobby beekeepers. A new UF/IFAS study identified genetic characteristics relevant to the production and behavioral attributes of these two key... Read More

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Topics: Agriculture US, Beekeeping, Economics, Pollinators,

North Dakota beekeeping supply to serve top US honey states

A commercial beekeeping supply business has opened in far southwestern North Dakota that w...

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