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Send us a textWhat if the honey bees are here to save us?  Today, my special guests Amy Burtaine and Michelle Cassandra Johnson, co authors of the book, The Wisdom of the Hive: What Honeybees Can Teach Us about Collective Wellbeing and I are going to talk about this question and more.  We'll talk about bees as role models of adaptability, special lessons the bees have gifted these two authors, and they'll even share with us a practice and contemplation or two that you can do right now to create more honey inside— all today on the Intuition for Changemakers Show.Show NotesWisdom of the Hive: What Honeybees Can Teach Us about Collective Wellbeing book purchase supports Vashon Bookshop Michelle Cassandra Johnson (book and other events)I want to be a Soulutionary!I'm interested in doing private study with Aimée. For more about Aimée, her work, readings, speaking, or classes visit www.AimeeCartier.com. 

Professor Grace McCormack, project coordinator of the Free-B research project, explains the importance of studying the colonies of the endangered free-living honeybees needs.

In this episode of Beekeeping Today Podcast, Jeff and Becky welcome U.S. Representative Jim Himes of Connecticut's 4th Congressional District for a lively and inspiring conversation—not about politics, but about bees. A hobbyist beekeeper with a deep passion for the craft, Jim shares how he got started, the joys of hive management, and why working bees is his favorite antidote to the stress of congressional life. From extracting honey to navigating Varroa mites and splits, Jim discusses his apiary in suburban Connecticut, seasonal nectar flows, and how beekeeping has awakened his awareness of pollinators and bloom cycles. He reflects on the challenges facing bees today—from pesticides to USDA research cutbacks—and shares his perspective on sustainability and agricultural innovation. Listeners will enjoy stories from Jim's own bee yard, including an unforgettable confectioners' sugar mishap involving his wife. He also talks about how sharing honey in Congress creates unexpected moments of camaraderie. Whether you keep one hive or a hundred, this conversation highlights the common ground found in beekeeping—across fences, party lines, and hive boxes. Websites from the episode and others we recommend: Honey Bee Health Coalition: https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org The National Honey Board: https://honey.com Honey Bee Obscura Podcast: https://honeybeeobscura.com   Copyright © 2025 by Growing Planet Media, LLC     ______________ Betterbee is the presenting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com This episode is brought to you by Global Patties! Global offers a variety of standard and custom patties. Visit them today at http://globalpatties.com and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this episode!  Thanks to Bee Smart Designs as a sponsor of this podcast! Bee Smart Designs is the creator of innovative, modular and interchangeable hive systems made in the USA using recycled and American sourced materials. Bee Smart Designs - Simply better beekeeping for the modern beekeeper.   Thanks to Dalan who is dedicated to providing transformative animal health solutions to support a more sustainable future. Dalan's vaccination against American Foulbrood (AFB) is a game changer. Vaccinated queens protect newly hatched honeybee larvae against AFB using the new Dalan vaccine. Created for queen producers and other beekeepers wanting to produce AFB free queens.  Retailers offering vaccinated queens and packages:  https://dalan.com/order-vaccinated-queens/   More information on the vaccine: https://dalan.com/media-publications/ Thanks to Strong Microbials for their support of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Find out more about their line of probiotics in our Season 3, Episode 12 episode and from their website: https://www.strongmicrobials.com Thanks for Northern Bee Books for their support. Northern Bee Books is the publisher of bee books available worldwide from their website or from Amazon and bookstores everywhere. They are also the publishers of The Beekeepers Quarterly and Natural Bee Husbandry. _______________ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments in the show notes of this episode or: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com Thank you for listening!  Podcast music: Be Strong by Young Presidents; Epilogue by Musicalman; Faraday by BeGun; Walking in Paris by Studio Le Bus; A Fresh New Start by Pete Morse; Wedding Day by Boomer; Christmas Avenue by Immersive Music; Red Jack Blues by Daniel Hart; Original guitar background instrumental by Jeff Ott. Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC Copyright © 2025 by Growing Planet Media, LLC

["This story is an oldie but a goodie—IYKYK" (Roger Robot told me to say that

["This story is an oldie but a goodie—IYKYK" (Roger Robot told me to say that

When the Elder Knucklers' lab turns into an accidental Antarctica, we race to stop their malfunctioning machine from freezing Dormere solid. With every second counting down to disaster and frost creeping uncontrolled, the stakes have never been higher. Ice wasn't the only thing breaking, though: secrets cracked open too, hinting at the Knucklers' understanding with those mysterious tunnels. Together, we faced a cold, ruthless challenge, proving once again that when the chill sets in, we bring the heat.https://EJmissions.com________________ Join Captain EJ on his biggest mission yet...Captain EJ battles The Knucklers, whose reign of terror has just begun

After a fiery encounter at the Scorched Grove, our heroes travel to the magical Avium for guidance. Featuring:Mark as the DM Joey as the Hedge Monk "Master Quilton"ShortStack as the Luma Bard "Perry J Coop"Bendy as the Mapach Druid "Vim"BoomCow as the Mapach Fighter "Rikki"Enjoy!Humblewood Campaign Setting by Hit Point Press: https://hitpointpress.com/Character art by "Mel the Honeybee": https://linktr.ee/melthehoneybeeMusic credits:The Rhythm of Humblewood. Copyright © (2023) Hit Point Press.Music by Command Creative Studios. HitPointPress.com Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#DND #dungeonsanddragons #TTRPGPodcast: https://anchor.fm/lfrogdndYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/josephblanchetteBlue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/josephlfrog.bsky.socialturesPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendaryfrog

On this week's episode of Women Speak — a segment on Northeast Newscast — hosts Northeast News Editor-in-Chief, Julia Williams and former Missouri House Representative for District 19 Ingrid Burnett sat down with Former Superintendent for the Municipal Correctional Institute (MCI), Nancy Leazer to continue our series on women who influence policy. Throughout this episode, Leazer delves into her career at Kansas City's Municipal Correctional Institute (formerly located near Truman Sports Complex), which she began in 1995 as a social work manager and finished as the superintendent when MCI closed its doors in 2009. She highlights various programs that were available throughout her work at the facility and how Jackson County Corrections (1300 Cherry St.) differs from the services MCI offered. Burnett and Williams discuss happenings within the Missouri State House in Jefferson city. This episode discusses a new electric facility from Evergy, which was approved by Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe, Farm Bureau health plans, current changes to 2024 general election ballot measure: Proposition A and a new caucasus within the Missouri House. Burnett additionally mentions vacant seats in several Ethics Commissions across the State. Music used within this Women Speak episode is a song called “I Wish I Knew You Then” by Kansas City local artist Honeybee and the group's lead female vocalist, Makayala Scott. “I Wish I Knew You Then” is a recent single, which Honeybee released in March 2025.  Honeybee's latest single “Charmed Life,” was released on April 25 and is now available on its streaming platforms. “I Wish I Knew You Then,” “Charmed Life” and additional Honeybee tracks are available on Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, TIDAL and Youtube Music. *Disclaimer* I Wish I Knew You Then and any previous or future Honeybee songs used by The Northeast News within the Women Speak podcasts are courtesy of and approved by Makalya Scott and Honeybee under proper copyright law. Honeybee songs are not royalty free nor subject to free use and should not be used by additional publications or organizations without proper consent. This podcast as well as all Women Speak episodes are made possible by The Northeast News, Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and Independence Avenue Community Improvement District. 

In this episode, Peter Von Panda introduces the stunning Honeybee Coin from Australia, widely considered to be the most beautiful coin in the world. With a unique honeycomb design and intricate details, this small, gold-toned coin is far from ordinary. Peter examines the subtle but impressive craftsmanship that earned it this title, from the minimalist relief to the innovative depiction of the honeybee. Despite its small size, this coin packs a punch in both aesthetic and collectible value. Tune in to learn more about the world's most beautiful coin and how you can get your hands on one. ▶ Get coins here: https://geni.us/1uqfs ---------- LET'S TALK ABOUT LIVING BETTER: ▶ Podcast: https://geni.us/FtGAT4 ▶ My Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/petervonp... ---------- IF YOU'D LIKE TO SHOW SOME LOVE: ▶ Buy My Book: https://geni.us/qwbZAE ▶ Become A Channel Member: https://geni.us/AA3Jk ▶ Patreon:   / petervonpanda   ▶ Merch: https://petervonpanda.storenvy.com/ ▶ Free Panda Group: https://panda-research-institute.mn.co FOLLOW MY OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: ▶ Instagram:   / petervonpanda   ▶ Facebook:   / petervonpanda  

It's been a difficult year for the honeybee, and an even harder one for beekeepers. When taking their bees out of winter conditions, beekeepers across the U.S., including in Nebraska, found entire colonies dead. Experts haven't figured out why.

Are you ever going to text me?This episode is running hands free.Jason, Jim, and Joseph recall their favorite TV series to revisit.Murky flush."Old Man" Joseph is complaining (about everything) again.Jason is unrestrained with the puns.I am a white man with hair in America.  I can do anything.Jim may have a case of "wired connectivity".Jason admits to being a real life "Hop On" the Bluth's stair car.One name... Gilligan.  Need Jim say anymore?Lovey Howell, the sexiest Honeybee.How long does it take Joseph to binge a seven-season series?  Hint: It is a ridiculously short amount of time.Which one of Jim's favorite shows is frequently played in the background during the recording of CCR shows.

In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes Matt Mulica, a Senior Project Director at the Keystone Policy Center, to discuss the critical role of honey bees in agriculture and the alarming decline in bee populations.

Sustainable honey bee beekeepers Melanie Margarita Kirby, Mmabatho Portia Morudi, and Andy Friedrichs highlight the essential role of bees as crucial pollinators for crops and flowers. Honey bees are declining and the challenge lies in creating a sustainable earth for future generations.

If you're not already on the Sip With Nikki mailing list, be sure to sign up here to be the first to know about our Inaugural SIP Membership, Coming SOON! (And get my free wine tips cheat sheet when you do...)Show Notes: If you think a visit to Walt Disney World (or Disneyland) means days of chicken fingers and churros... think again! While those classic park snacks are fan favorites, the food (and wine) scene in the parks and resorts is no joke! I am am HERE. FOR. IT.It isn't just about food, though; it's about the memories made with friends, the laughter shared, with my family and the pure joy of experiencing Disney through the lens of a food lover (is that you?)So, whether you're planning a trip or just dreaming of one, let's dig into the deliciousness that awaits at Walt Disney World in Orlando. Listen in to my recent visit for all the tips on some lesser know delicious bites across Disney property (and some classic favorites).What cocktails we sipped poolside at the Riviera Resort My standout mouthwatering offerings at Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival, The bites from the Honeybee kiosk that paired so well with a very surprising wine optionThe new and improved food offerings at Olga's Cantina in Star Wars Galaxy's EdgeMy FAVORITE breakfast item on Disney PropertyA sneak peak into 2 NEW (to me) locations and what we ordered that blew us away!Links and other Resources:Wines mentioned in this episode:Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Blackberry WineFlorida Orange Groves Orange Blossom Honey Wine (Mead)Joseph Drouhin Burgundy (Pinot Noir) enjoyed at Toplino's TerraceProtea South Africa Chenin Blanc enjoyed at Wailulu Bar and GrillNikki's Links:Follow me on Instagram to get the scoop on upcoming episodes and to see all the Food and Drinks you heard about today!The wine that I make, Sollevato Sangiovese is available to be shipped to most US States. (Use the code PODLISTENER for 10% off.) It's a delicious, medium bodied, aromatic red wine that is perfect with pizza, pasta and your charcuterie spread!Enjoy some of Nikki's favorite products from our Sponsors:You NEED some delicious California Olive Oil from our awesome sponsor American Olive Farmer. Use code SipWithNikki for $10 off your order!Check out Sena Sea's website to get your hands on some beautiful wild-caught Alaskan fish shipped right to your door! Use code sipandsea for 10% off your order and sign up for their email list (great recipes!) and be entered to win a monthly $50 gift card drawing.If you'd like to be an ANGEL and Support the Podcast, you buy me a glass of wine and get a shout-out on a future episode!Questions? Comments? Guest...

This Earth Sunday, we celebrate not God's gift of the earth to us, but God's gift to us of our interconnected relationship with the earth, God's wider, deeper, higher, and altogether “very good” creation of which we are a part. Our guest preacher will be The Rev. Dr. Chris Davies, one of the executive ministers of our Southern New England Conference of our United Church of Christ denominational family… and an avid beekeeper! She will share with us spiritual lessons for our current moment she's gleaned from caring for bees and the way bees care for each other.About our guest preacher:  The Rev. Dr. Chris Davies is a Celtic spiritualist, Christ-follower, organizer, queer femme, visionary, beekeeper, and liturgist.  An ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, she loves faith deeply, and is committed to finding ways to continue to bring the gospel into the world, past this generation and into those to follow.  Chris attended Smith College for her undergrad work and Andover Newton for both a Masters of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry, focusing on queering proclamation.  She is passionate about justice and Jesus, works as the Executive Minister of Programs and Initiatives in the Southern New England Conference of the UCC.  Chris serves on the foundation board of Preterm, an independent abortion Clinic in Cleveland, OH.Join us for worship Sundays @ 10am EDT, on-site & online via Zoom. Connect at www.NeedhamUCC.org—-The Congregational Church of Needham strives to be a justice-seeking, peace-making, LGBTQ+ affirming, radically inclusive congregation of the United Church of Christ in Needham, MA. www.NeedhamUCC.orgChurch is the practice.Love is the point.

On this week's episode of Women Speak — a segment on Northeast Newscast — hosts Northeast News Editor-in-Chief, Julia Williams and former Missouri House Representative for District 19 Ingrid Burnett sat down with Active Northeast Community Member Patricia Hernandez to continue our series on women who influence policy. Throughout this episode, Hernandez shares her story as a Northeast resident, former Indian Mound Neighborhood Association president — with neighborhood pioneered programs including the Urban Homesteading Project — community activist and business owner. She additionally discusses her experience as a committee woman, her efforts to advocate for the unhoused population in Kansas City and the women who have inspired her along the way.Burnett and Williams discuss happenings within the Missouri State House in Jefferson city. This episode discusses Prescription Benefit Manager (PBM) advertisements — including express grips — its connection to pharmacies and a related bill making its way through the Missouri Senate. Cannabis Facility Licenses and Missouri Secretary of State's suspension of State ebook funding are additional talking points.  Music used within Women Speak episodes is a song called “Ready to Talk” by Kansas City local artist Honeybee and the group's lead female vocalist, Makayala Scott. Ready to Talk is off of Honeybee's first studio extended play (EP) record, “Saturn Return,” which was released in March 2024. Honeybee's latest single “Charmed Life,” was released today and is now available on its streaming platforms. “Charmed Life” and additional Honeybee tracks are available on Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, TIDAL and Youtube Music. *Disclaimer* Ready to Talk and any future Honeybee songs used by The Northeast News within the Women Speak podcasts are courtesy of and approved by Makalya Scott and Honeybee under proper copyright law. Honeybee songs are not royalty free nor subject to free use and should not be used by additional publications or organizations without proper consent. This podcast as well as all Women Speak episodes are made possible by The Northeast News, Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and Independence Avenue Community Improvement District. 

Some birds are more anti capitalist than others and the average day for a worker bee isn't as strict as we thought. Let's get into it. — Support and sponsor this show! Venmo Tip Jar: @wellthatsinteresting Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellthatsinterestingpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky: @wtipod Threads: @wellthatsinterestingpod Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wti_pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on YouTube!! Oh, BTW. You're interesting. Email YOUR facts, stories, experiences... Nothing is too big or too small. I'll read it on the show: wellthatsinterestingpod@gmail.com WTI is a part of the Airwave Media podcast network! Visit AirwaveMedia.com to listen and subscribe to other incredible shows. Want to advertise your glorious product on WTI? Email me: wellthatsinterestingpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is PART 2 of "Honey, I Shrunk Mrs. Honeybee!"

The recent winter proved deadly for honey bee colonies. The Washington State University's Honey Bees and Pollinators Program reports mass die-offs for commercial beekeepers. Honey bees, butterflies, and even small vertebrates like bats and birds are important to agriculture and are indicators of a healthy ecosystem. Their populations fluctuate and are affected by pesticide use, habitat loss, and climate change. Tribes and Native groups like the Euchee Butterfly Farm are among those devoting resources to pollinator restoration work. We'll talk with Native pollinator protectors about efforts to help turn the threat to pollinators around. GUESTS Nathan Moses-Gonzales (Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation), entomologist and CEO of M3 Agriculture Technologies Jane Breckinridge (Muscogee and Euchee), director of the Euchee Butterfly Farm and the Tribal Alliance for Pollinators Melanie Kirby (Tortugas Pueblo), professional beekeeper, founder of Zia Queen Bees Farm and Field Institute, extension educator and pollinator specialist at IAIA, and a founder of Poeh Povi Flower Path Network Pam Kingfisher (Cherokee Nation), beekeeper and water protector

This is PART 2 of "Honey, I Shrunk Mrs. Honeybee!"

This mission started with a missing delivery guy…and ended with hostage negotiation, a suspicious package, and Pinky Knuckler accusing everyone of espionage.

This mission started with a missing delivery guy…and ended with hostage negotiation, a suspicious package, and Pinky Knuckler accusing everyone of espionage.

This is PART 2 of "Honey, I Shrunk Mrs. Honeybee!"

Welcome to...Princess Stories!

This is PART 2 of "Honey, I Shrunk Mrs. Honeybee!"

This mission started with a missing delivery guy…and ended with hostage negotiation, a suspicious package, and Pinky Knuckler accusing everyone of espionage.

In this reflective episode, Jim Tew shares an honest and personal conversation about queens—both the winged kind in the hive and the ones we buy in cages. Sitting among his thriving colonies, Jim weighs the pros and cons of letting bees raise their own queens versus introducing commercially produced ones. He explores the timing, risks, and costs of each approach and how personal priorities—like honey production, genetics, and even beekeeping stamina—factor into the decision. As spring builds, Jim considers the idea of walkaway splits, splitting strong colonies and letting the bees raise their own queens naturally. But is that the right call? Will a naturally reared queen be as productive or reliable as one from a queen producer? What if the colony falters during the queen-rearing process? From his rocking chair among the bees, Jim doesn't offer a definitive answer—just thoughtful questions and seasoned observations for beekeepers at any stage in their journey. Whether you're driven by production goals or simply enjoy the companionship of your colonies, this episode offers plenty to think about when it comes to queens, splits, and what it means to keep bees. ______________________ Thanks to Betterbee for sponsoring today's episode. Betterbee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com ______________________ Honey Bee Obscura is brought to you by Growing Planet Media, LLC, the home of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Music: Heart & Soul by Gyom, All We Know by Midway Music; Christmas Avenue by Immersive Music; original guitar music by Jeffrey Ott Cartoons by: John Martin (Beezwax Comics) Copyright © 2025 by Growing Planet Media, LLC

On this week's episode of Women Speak — a segment on Northeast Newscast — hosts Northeast News Editor-in-Chief, Julia Williams and former Missouri House Representative for District 19 Ingrid Burnett sat down with UAW local 249 retiree (Ford Motor Company) Shirley Mata to continue our series on women who influence policy. Throughout this episode, Mata shares her story as a former union worker including activism she has taken part in around the Kansas City metro — including Fight for 15 in a Union. Mata additionally discusses her inspirations and the importance of equal pay for women. Burnett and Williams discuss happenings within the Missouri State House in Jefferson city — including current leadership. At the time this podcast was recorded, Burnett mentioned the role of Minority Floor Leader Ashley Aune who was experiencing a recall of her role within the House. However, following the Missouri House's return from its legislative spring break session on March 24, Aune's role was reaffirmed as the Missouri House of Representatives minority floor leader. Additional bills are also discussed including open enrollment. Music used within Women Speak episodes is a song called “Ready to Talk” by Kansas City local artist Honeybee and the group's lead female vocalist, Makayala Scott. Ready to Talk is off of Honeybee's first studio extended play (EP) record, “Saturn Return,” which was released in March 2024. Honeybee's latest single “I Wish I knew You Then,” is now available on its streaming platforms. “I wish I Knew You Then” and additionally Honeybee tracks are available on Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, TIDAL and Youtube Music. *Disclaimer* Ready to Talk and any future Honeybee songs used by The Northeast News within the Women Speak podcasts are courtesy of and approved by Makalya Scott and Honeybee under proper copyright law. Honeybee songs are not royalty free nor subject to free use and should not be used by additional publications or organizations without proper consent. This podcast as well as all Women Speak episodes are made possible by The Northeast News, Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and Independence Avenue Community Improvement District. 

Honeybee producers are kicking off 2025 with big losses.

In this episode of Beekeeping Today Podcast, certified honey judge Stephanie Slater joins Jeff and Becky to demystify the art and science of honey shows. From understanding how entries are judged to tips on preparing award-winning honey, Stephanie shares her journey from entering her first show in 2019 to becoming Wisconsin's first certified judge through the American Honey Show Training Council. Stephanie discusses what makes a honey show entry stand out—from reading the rules (yes, seriously!) to selecting high-quality jars, preventing bubbles, and even traveling with honey safely. She shares insights into the Black Jar competition (hint: it's all about flavor), gives pro tips for preparing entries, and explains why feedback from judges is so important for improving and learning. The conversation also explores the steps required to become a certified honey judge, including training, stewarding, judging exams, and why these standards matter to elevate honey and beekeeping as a whole. Whether you're new to honey competitions or considering becoming a judge yourself, this episode is packed with guidance, encouragement, and a healthy dose of enthusiasm. If you've ever thought, “I could enter my honey,” or “What do judges look for?”—this is the episode for you! Websites from the episode and others we recommend: American Honey Show Training Council: https://www.honeyshowusa.com Stephanie's Website: https://www.awardwinninghoney.com/   Honey Bee Health Coalition: https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org The National Honey Board: https://honey.com Honey Bee Obscura Podcast: https://honeybeeobscura.com 2 Million Blossoms - The Podcast: https://2millionblossoms.com Copyright © 2025 by Growing Planet Media, LLC     ______________ Betterbee is the presenting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com This episode is brought to you by Global Patties! Global offers a variety of standard and custom patties. Visit them today at http://globalpatties.com and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this episode!  Thanks to Bee Smart Designs as a sponsor of this podcast! Bee Smart Designs is the creator of innovative, modular and interchangeable hive systems made in the USA using recycled and American sourced materials. Bee Smart Designs - Simply better beekeeping for the modern beekeeper.   Thanks to Dalan who is dedicated to providing transformative animal health solutions to support a more sustainable future. Dalan's vaccination against American Foulbrood (AFB) is a game changer. Vaccinated queens protect newly hatched honeybee larvae against AFB using the new Dalan vaccine. Created for queen producers and other beekeepers wanting to produce AFB free queens.  Retailers offering vaccinated queens and packages:  https://dalan.com/order-vaccinated-queens/   More information on the vaccine: https://dalan.com/media-publications/   Thanks to Strong Microbials for their support of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Find out more about their line of probiotics in our Season 3, Episode 12 episode and from their website: https://www.strongmicrobials.com Thanks for Northern Bee Books for their support. Northern Bee Books is the publisher of bee books available worldwide from their website or from Amazon and bookstores everywhere. They are also the publishers of The Beekeepers Quarterly and Natural Bee Husbandry. _______________ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments in the show notes of this episode or: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com Thank you for listening!  Podcast music: Be Strong by Young Presidents; Epilogue by Musicalman; Faraday by BeGun; Walking in Paris by Studio Le Bus; A Fresh New Start by Pete Morse; Wedding Day by Boomer; Christmas Avenue by Immersive Music; Red Jack Blues by Daniel Hart; Original guitar background instrumental by Jeff Ott. Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC Copyright © 2025 by Growing Planet Media, LLC

Have you ever heard of a bee room? In this episode, Jim Tew revisits a nearly forgotten practice of intentionally housing honey bee colonies inside homes—typically in attics or wall cabinets—during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Far from today's observation hives or honey extraction rooms, these “bee rooms” featured free-hanging feral colonies living just above or beside the families who kept them. Jim shares vivid stories from his own experiences visiting these historical remnants with a former lab technician and reflects on how societal attitudes toward living with insects have changed over time. From swarms in attic closets to cabinets built into upper-story walls, he considers why people once welcomed bees into their homes and why such practices have all but disappeared. The conversation also explores practical issues—like swarming, temperature control, wax moths, and mice—and draws modern comparisons to observation hives and controlled setups like those in zoos or garages. Through it all, Jim emphasizes that bees haven't changed much—but we certainly have. Join Jim for this fascinating look back at a different era of “living with your bees,” and maybe you'll start to wonder: could the attic bee room make a comeback? ______________________ Thanks to Betterbee for sponsoring today's episode. Betterbee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com ______________________ Honey Bee Obscura is brought to you by Growing Planet Media, LLC, the home of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Music: Heart & Soul by Gyom, All We Know by Midway Music; Christmas Avenue by Immersive Music; original guitar music by Jeffrey Ott Cartoons by: John Martin (Beezwax Comics) Copyright © 2025 by Growing Planet Media, LLC

Adrian Guess discusses the news in a way to boost civic engagement. Sit back and listen well.1st Segment (00:37)Utah bans fluoride in waterDisney investigated over DEI practicesTariff UpdateTexas prison heat ruled unconstitutionalRFK Jr. to dismantle vaccine and HIV officesUnited Airlines pilot forgets passport2nd Segment (29:50)Trump targets Smithsonian fundingTrump signs executive order on electionsSevere honeybee losses projectedAdoption and CPS system failureLaw firms intimidated by executive ordersSenator Cory Booker's marathon speechFinal Message (62:14)Black-owned brands adapt in post-DEI eraAnnouncementsNext news update is in 2 weeksCheck out Michele's interview at the end of the monthGolf Tournament on April 26thBecome a ⁠⁠⁠⁠Member⁠⁠⁠⁠Volunteer for ⁠⁠⁠⁠National Leadership⁠⁠⁠⁠Need an internship: careers@brothersinlaw.orgDonate: Cash App - $BrosInLaw Zelle - Brothers In Law, Inc.

In this Beekeeping Today Podcast Short, we welcome back Dr. Dewey Caron for a quick yet insightful Audio Postcard on honey bee communication – Bee Scientist to Beekeeper, Beekeeper to Bee, and Bee to Bee. Dr. Caron shares timely advice for beekeepers, from colony assessments to spring preparations. Whether you're a beginner or experienced beekeeper, this short episode is packed with valuable tips to keep your colonies thriving. Tune in for expert insights from one of beekeeping's most respected educators! Links & Resources: Beekeeping Today Episode with Dr. Priya Basu: https://beekeepingtodaupodcast.com/309 Pollen Database and Missouri State: https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2021/10/msu-scientist-building-pollen-database-improve-bee-nutrition-asks-citizens Couvillon, M.J. et al. 2015. Honey bee foraging distance depends on month and forage type. Apidologie 46:61-70. BD Ohlinger, R Schürch, MR Silliman, TN Steele, & MJ Couvillon (2022). Dance-communicated distances support nectar foraging as a supply-driven system. Biol Letters 18 (8), 20220155    Brought to you by Betterbee – your partners in better beekeeping. ______________ Betterbee is the presenting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com Copyright © 2025 by Growing Planet Media, LLC

Honeybees are critical to pollination and therefore key to agricultural crops. However, bees are…

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Captain EJ's Notes from the Field | Transmission #8 —Hero, you don't ever want to be in a position of not knowing what you've got until it's gone—so let's cherish people we love now. I appreciate you more than words can say! You inspire me every day to be a better me and your support gives me the strength to keep challenging myself and growing.How will YOU show your appreciation to the people you love today?https://EJmissions.com_________________Join Captain EJ on his biggest mission yet...Captain EJ battles The Knucklers, whose reign of terror has just begun

Captain EJ - Field Transmission Ep. 8 --- Hero, you don't ever want to be in a position of not knowing what you've got until it's gone—so let's cherish people we love now. I appreciate YOU more than words can say! You inspire me every day to be a better me and your support gives me the strength to keep challenging myself and growing.How will you show your appreciation to the people you love today?https://EJmissions.com________________ Join Captain EJ on his biggest mission yet...Captain EJ battles The Knucklers, whose reign of terror has just begun

REVIEW: Colleague Dr. Henry Miller explains the success of a new remedy for a parasite that damages the honeybee hives -- and what can mitigate the protection. More later.

Online beekeeping education has come a long way—and the University of Montana is leading the way. In this episode, Jeff and Becky talk with Dr. Scott Debnam, head beekeeper and lead instructor for UM's Online Master Beekeeping Program, about how the program has evolved over the past 12 years and why it continues to grow. Scott shares how the program balances science-based instruction with practical application. Rather than prescribing a one-size-fits-all approach, students learn honey bee biology and colony ecology so they can make informed decisions that fit their goals, values, and local conditions. The program's three levels—apprentice, journeyman, and master—are structured to build experience over time, with engaging lectures, moderated forums, and even student-led research. Students come from across the U.S. and over 25 countries, and their questions, experience, and feedback shape the program's dynamic learning environment. Scott's enthusiasm for teaching and his love for bees are front and center in this conversation, which highlights the value of structured learning, community interaction, and lifelong curiosity in becoming a better beekeeper. Websites from the episode and others we recommend: University of Montana Beekeeper Education: https://www.umt.edu/bee/ Beekeeper's Academy: https://www.thebeekeepersacademy.com/ Honey Bee Health Coalition: https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org The National Honey Board: https://honey.com Honey Bee Obscura Podcast: https://honeybeeobscura.com 2 Million Blossoms - The Podcast: https://2millionblossoms.com Copyright © 2025 by Growing Planet Media, LLC     ______________ Betterbee is the presenting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com This episode is brought to you by Global Patties! Global offers a variety of standard and custom patties. Visit them today at http://globalpatties.com and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this episode!  Thanks to Bee Smart Designs as a sponsor of this podcast! Bee Smart Designs is the creator of innovative, modular and interchangeable hive systems made in the USA using recycled and American sourced materials. Bee Smart Designs - Simply better beekeeping for the modern beekeeper.   Thanks to Dalan who is dedicated to providing transformative animal health solutions to support a more sustainable future. Dalan's vaccination against American Foulbrood (AFB) is a game changer. Vaccinated queens protect newly hatched honeybee larvae against AFB using the new Dalan vaccine. Created for queen producers and other beekeepers wanting to produce AFB free queens.  Retailers offering vaccinated queens and packages:  https://dalan.com/order-vaccinated-queens/   More information on the vaccine: https://dalan.com/media-publications/   Thanks to Strong Microbials for their support of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Find out more about their line of probiotics in our Season 3, Episode 12 episode and from their website: https://www.strongmicrobials.com Thanks for Northern Bee Books for their support. Northern Bee Books is the publisher of bee books available worldwide from their website or from Amazon and bookstores everywhere. They are also the publishers of The Beekeepers Quarterly and Natural Bee Husbandry. _______________ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments in the show notes of this episode or: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com Thank you for listening!  Podcast music: Be Strong by Young Presidents; Epilogue by Musicalman; Faraday by BeGun; Walking in Paris by Studio Le Bus; A Fresh New Start by Pete Morse; Wedding Day by Boomer; Christmas Avenue by Immersive Music; Red Jack Blues by Daniel Hart; Original guitar background instrumental by Jeff Ott. Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC Copyright © 2025 by Growing Planet Media, LLC

Bees don't hibernate, do they?

On this week's episode of Women Speak — a segment on Northeast Newscast — hosts Northeast News Editor-in-Chief, Julia Williams and former Missouri House Representative for District 19 Ingrid Burnett sat down with Founder and Executive Director of Hella Good Deeds, Béty Lê Shackelford to continue our series on women who influence policy. Lê Shackelford — a first-generation, Vietnamese American — is originally from the Bay Area in California. After moving to the Kansas City metro a few years ago, she began work with Columbus Park's Café Cà Phê owner, Jackie Nguyen to work toward Asian hate prevention in Kansas City. Through this, “Hella Good Deeds,” was created as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Throughout this episode, Lê Shackelford shares her journey and future hopes for the nonprofit as well as pivotal people who have inspired her along the way. Burnett and Williams additionally discuss happenings within the Missouri State House in Jefferson city — including government finances and what causes or organizations some of these funds are being allocated toward. The co-hosts additionally share information on the upcoming April 8 school board election. Of items mentioned is the school bond ballot measure informational session and presentation, which will be held from 5 to 6 p.m., on Wednesday, April 2 at the Kansas City Public Library's North-East branch (6000 Wilson Ave.) in “Meeting Room A.” Music used within Women Speak episodes is a song called “Ready to Talk” by Kansas City local artist Honeybee and the group's lead female vocalist, Makayala Scott. Ready to Talk is off of Honeybee's first studio extended play (EP) record, “Saturn Return,” which was released in March 2024. Honeybee's latest single “I Wish I knew You Then,” is now available on its streaming platforms. “I wish I Knew You Then” and additionally Honeybee tracks are available on Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, TIDAL and Youtube Music. *Disclaimer* Ready to Talk and any future Honeybee songs used by The Northeast News within the Women Speak podcasts are courtesy of and approved by Makalya Scott and Honeybee under proper copyright law. Honeybee songs are not royalty free nor subject to free use and should not be used by additional publications or organizations without proper consent. 

Spring has finally arrived, and that means it's time for a long-awaited bee yard visit! In this episode, Jim Tew heads out to check on his colonies after a tough winter. With a 30% winter loss, Jim reflects on the challenges of neglecting his hives for a couple of seasons and the surprising resilience of some colonies. From thriving survivor hives to weaker colonies barely hanging on, Jim evaluates their condition, anticipates potential swarms, and shares his thoughts on requeening, mite treatments, and colony splits. He also encounters deadouts being robbed—a natural, if ruthless, part of spring beekeeping. Jim discusses the importance of watching flight patterns, pollen collection, and early brood development, all while acknowledging that sometimes, nature just takes its own course. Whether you're managing winter survivors, planning new splits, or simply enjoying time in the bee yard, this episode is a must-listen for beekeepers preparing for the season ahead. Sit back, enjoy the storytelling, and don't be surprised if you see a bit of your own beekeeping journey reflected in Jim's tales. ______________________ Thanks to Betterbee for sponsoring today's episode. Betterbee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com ______________________ Honey Bee Obscura is brought to you by Growing Planet Media, LLC, the home of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Music: Heart & Soul by Gyom, All We Know by Midway Music; Christmas Avenue by Immersive Music; original guitar music by Jeffrey Ott Cartoons by: John Martin (Beezwax Comics) Copyright © 2025 by Growing Planet Media, LLC

Welcome to today's Beekeeping Today Podcast Short. We're excited to have Simon Mildren, founder and CEO of HiveKeepers, an Australian agtech company revolutionizing the beekeeping industry. Simon, a firefighter turned beekeeper, has been instrumental in developing innovative solutions for both hobbyist and commercial beekeepers. In this bonus episode, we'll be discussing HiveKeepers' latest innovation—the Micro Honey Harvester. This compact device simplifies the honey extraction process, allowing beekeepers with 1-5 hives to harvest pure honey in less than five minutes. The Micro Honey Harvester eliminates the need for uncapping, bulky extractors, and extensive filtering, making the process efficient and mess-free.    HiveKeepers has launched a Kickstarter campaign to bring this product to market, aiming to raise $1 million to support production and distribution.  The campaign has garnered positive feedback from the beekeeping community, with many expressing excitement about the potential impact of this innovation. Join us as we dive into the development of the Micro Honey Harvester and how Simon aims to transform honey harvesting for beekeepers worldwide. Links and resources mentioned in today's BTP Short: HiveKeepers website with Kick Starter Details: https://www.hivekeepers.com Brought to you by Betterbee – your partners in better beekeeping. ______________ Betterbee is the presenting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com Copyright © 2025 by Growing Planet Media, LLC  

Beekeeping has evolved significantly over the years, and few innovations have sparked as much conversation as the Flow Hive. In this episode, Jeff and Becky welcome back Flow Hive co-founder, Cedar Anderson, who shares exciting updates on their latest innovation—the Superlifter. Designed to make hive inspections easier and more accessible for beekeepers of all experience levels, the Superlifter allows for effortless lifting of heavy honey supers, reducing strain on beekeepers' backs and improving hive management. Cedar shares the journey behind this invention, including years of prototyping and refining the design. With a simple, easy-to-use system, the Superlifter works with any Langstroth hive—making it a game-changer for beekeepers who struggle with heavy lifting. Jeff and Becky discuss how this tool could revolutionize hive inspections, especially for beekeepers with physical limitations. Beyond product development, Cedar dives into Flow Hive's commitment to education and sustainability, including the Billions of Blossoms initiative, which has already resulted in the planting of over 1.5 million trees to restore pollinator habitats. The team at Flow Hive continues to expand its educational offerings through TheBeekeeper.org, helping both new and experienced beekeepers improve their skills. Join us for this insightful conversation about the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and making beekeeping more accessible to all. Whether you use a Flow Hive or a traditional Langstroth setup, this episode offers valuable insights into how technology and creative problem-solving can enhance your beekeeping experience. Websites we recommend: FlowHive Website: https://www.honeyflow.com/ Billions of Blossoms Initiative: https://honeyflow.com/pages/billions-of-blossoms Online Beekeeping Courses: https://beekeeper.org   Honey Bee Health Coalition: https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org The National Honey Board: https://honey.com Honey Bee Obscura Podcast: https://honeybeeobscura.com 2 Million Blossoms - The Podcast: https://2millionblossoms.com Copyright © 2025 by Growing Planet Media, LLC     ______________ Betterbee is the presenting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com This episode is brought to you by Global Patties! Global offers a variety of standard and custom patties. Visit them today at http://globalpatties.com and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this episode!  Thanks to Bee Smart Designs as a sponsor of this podcast! Bee Smart Designs is the creator of innovative, modular and interchangeable hive systems made in the USA using recycled and American sourced materials. Bee Smart Designs - Simply better beekeeping for the modern beekeeper.   Thanks to Dalan who is dedicated to providing transformative animal health solutions to support a more sustainable future. Dalan's vaccination against American Foulbrood (AFB) is a game changer. Vaccinated queens protect newly hatched honeybee larvae against AFB using the new Dalan vaccine. Created for queen producers and other beekeepers wanting to produce AFB free queens.  Retailers offering vaccinated queens and packages:  https://dalan.com/order-vaccinated-queens/   More information on the vaccine: https://dalan.com/media-publications/   Thanks to Strong Microbials for their support of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Find out more about their line of probiotics in our Season 3, Episode 12 episode and from their website: https://www.strongmicrobials.com Thanks for Northern Bee Books for their support. Northern Bee Books is the publisher of bee books available worldwide from their website or from Amazon and bookstores everywhere. They are also the publishers of The Beekeepers Quarterly and Natural Bee Husbandry. _______________ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments in the show notes of this episode or: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com Thank you for listening!  Podcast music: Be Strong by Young Presidents; Epilogue by Musicalman; Faraday by BeGun; Walking in Paris by Studio Le Bus; A Fresh New Start by Pete Morse; Wedding Day by Boomer; Christmas Avenue by Immersive Music; Red Jack Blues by Daniel Hart; Original guitar background instrumental by Jeff Ott. Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC Copyright © 2025 by Growing Planet Media, LLC

In this episode of Beekeeping Today Podcast, Jeff and Becky welcome an extraordinary young researcher, Vince Wu, a high school senior and Davidson Fellow Scholarship winner. Vince's groundbreaking research combines artificial intelligence and honey bee foraging behavior, using radio frequency identification (RFID) tracking and deep learning models to predict how weather influences bee foraging activity. Vince's project, which started as a personal exploration of beekeeping and science, turned into a sophisticated study that gathered over 50,000 data points. He tracked individual foraging flights across three hives using RFID tags and monitored concurrent weather conditions to build predictive models. His findings provide insight into how sunlight, temperature, and other environmental factors influence honey bee foraging. Before diving into Vince's research, Dr. Dewey Caron shares another insightful audio postcard, this time focusing on winter colony losses and the importance of performing necropsies on deadouts. He explains how beekeepers can better understand colony mortality by examining key indicators such as starvation, small winter clusters, and Varroa mite infestations. Dewey also discusses recent survey results on colony losses, highlighting the ongoing challenges beekeepers face in maintaining healthy colonies. If you've ever wondered how technology is shaping the future of beekeeping and pollination science, this is an episode you won't want to miss! Websites we recommend: Davidson Page about Vince's Project: https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-programs/fellows-scholarship/fellows/current-and-past-fellows/2024-fellows/2024-davidson-fellow-vince-wu/ Vince's Full Paper on the IEEE Xplore Page: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10233527 Honey Bee Health Coalition: https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org The National Honey Board: https://honey.com Honey Bee Obscura Podcast: https://honeybeeobscura.com 2 Million Blossoms - The Podcast: https://2millionblossoms.com Copyright © 2025 by Growing Planet Media, LLC     ______________ Betterbee is the presenting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com This episode is brought to you by Global Patties! Global offers a variety of standard and custom patties. Visit them today at http://globalpatties.com and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this episode!  Thanks to Bee Smart Designs as a sponsor of this podcast! Bee Smart Designs is the creator of innovative, modular and interchangeable hive systems made in the USA using recycled and American sourced materials. Bee Smart Designs - Simply better beekeeping for the modern beekeeper.   Thanks to Dalan who is dedicated to providing transformative animal health solutions to support a more sustainable future. Dalan's vaccination against American Foulbrood (AFB) is a game changer. Vaccinated queens protect newly hatched honeybee larvae against AFB using the new Dalan vaccine. Created for queen producers and other beekeepers wanting to produce AFB free queens.  Retailers offering vaccinated queens and packages:  https://dalan.com/order-vaccinated-queens/   More information on the vaccine: https://dalan.com/media-publications/   Thanks to Strong Microbials for their support of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Find out more about their line of probiotics in our Season 3, Episode 12 episode and from their website: https://www.strongmicrobials.com Thanks for Northern Bee Books for their support. Northern Bee Books is the publisher of bee books available worldwide from their website or from Amazon and bookstores everywhere. They are also the publishers of The Beekeepers Quarterly and Natural Bee Husbandry. _______________ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments in the show notes of this episode or: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com Thank you for listening!  Podcast music: Be Strong by Young Presidents; Epilogue by Musicalman; Faraday by BeGun; Walking in Paris by Studio Le Bus; A Fresh New Start by Pete Morse; Wedding Day by Boomer; Christmas Avenue by Immersive Music; Red Jack Blues by Daniel Hart; Original guitar background instrumental by Jeff Ott. Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC Copyright © 2025 by Growing Planet Media, LLC

Today, in the Honeybee Neighborhood, we're in for quite the adventure. Mr. Honeybee has unveiled his newest invention—a shrink ray! And, let's just say, things don't exactly go according to plan... ⚡️One zap later: Mr. Honeybee and I are miniature, Melodybee is gigantic, and Harold? Well, let's just say he's having way too much fun. Now, it's up to all of us—including you, my little honeybee—to help fix this mess before things stay permanently pint-sized.Let's get small, think BIG...and figure this out together!