Tag: honeybees
Bees create buzz with annual 4-H challenge
Thousands of students in Ohio and seven other states will learn why bees dancing is a vital aspect of honeybee pollination as they participate in this year's 4-H Ag Innovations Experience, the Honey Bee Challenge.
Will removing neonics save the bees?
Ortho, a division of Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., announced it will phase out neonicotinoids in its garden care lineup by 2021. But will it help save the bees?
Symposium provides insights to states, partners working to support pollinator health
The Honey Bee Health Coalition brings together beekeepers, growers, researchers, government agencies, agribusinesses and other key partners to improve the health of honey bees and other pollinators.
Leap of faith proves spring pollination can be honeybee free
Populations of imported European honeybees continue to decline under pressure from an array of pathogens.
Scientists point to several factors influencing declining honey bee population
Honeybees are responsible for pollinating more than 70 crops.
Emergency assistance available for livestock producers
Options available for livestock, honeybees and farm-raised fish.
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.
Who wants to be a beekeeper? Plan spring hives now
Fall the best time to procure supplies, learn skills and build connections for thriving spring hives.
Honey bee habitat: Ohio funding available in early 2015
This year, several NRCS state offices, including California, Florida and Ohio, are setting aside additional funds for similar efforts.
Wildflowers planted to boost Ohio bee population
In response to the decreasing bee population, the Ohio Department of Transportation has planted wildflowers along a state route to provide food for bees.
