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Honeybee genes that help defend against mites
Varroa mites are parasites that attack honeybees and infect them with viruses that cause death. The mites can infest and kill entire bee colonies. But certain honeybees have developed defensive behaviors that allow them to kill the varroa mites or disrupt mite reproduction.
Bee pastures would help meet need for pollinators for orchards and fields
WASHINGTON — Beautiful wildflowers, perhaps as alluring to bees as they are to people, might someday be planted in “bee pastures.” These floral havens would be created to help propagate larger generations of healthy, hard-working bees. Pesticide-free bee pastures can be “simple to establish and — at perhaps only a half-acre each — easy to
2009 Income tax issues: A professional may be your best bet
Most dairy producers were glad to see 2009 come to a close and are looking forward to a better dairy economy this year. Even though many farm families are facing net operating losses, income tax management is still an important issue that should be high on the 2010 “to-do”. Tax concerns. Why are income taxes
Researchers aim to develop best practices for organic beekeeping
Penn State researchers will try to determine the best practices for organic beekeeping by comparing organic and chemical-free to conventional management.
Penn State offers beekeeping 101 online course
Beginner and experienced beekeepers and those thinking about taking up backyard beekeeping can get the information they need from Beekeeping 101.
How to choose the best companion plants for herbs
Companion planting is a technique gardeners use to reduce maintenance and deter pests. Learn which garden plants make ideal companions for common herbs.
Save the bees: Ortho removes pesticides thought to harm pollinators
The leading maker of home and garden pest control is removing neonicotinoids from its products.
Penn State Extension launches new beekeeping course online
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Beginner and experienced beekeepers and those thinking about taking up backyard beekeeping can get the information they need to be successful from Beekeeping 101, a new online beekeeping course offered by Penn State Extension. Creators An interactive approach to online learning that can be taken anywhere and anytime, the course was
Flow Hive creates a buzz among beekeepers
The Flow Hive is said to simplify the honey-harvesting process by simply turning a knob on the hive.
Ohio can help endangered rusty patched bumble bee
The rusty patched bumble bee is a known pollinator of berries, tomatoes and legumes. Today, it is present in only 13 states, including Ohio.
