How adult hygienic honey bees show unique advantages in fighting infectious pathogens

For the first time, research shows that a key social trait in honey bees is linked to measurable physiological advantages ...
KBTX

Grimes county bee farm breeds sustainable queens to combat population decline

NAVASOTA, Texas (KBTX) - Beekeepers across the state say they’re concerned as they report losing more colonies than usual this winter. However, in the heart of Grimes County, BeeWeaver Honey Farm is ...
Yahoo

Beekeepers make incredible breakthrough in fight against emerging threat: 'It's like an arms race'

Beekeepers across the United States are swapping chemical treatments for natural selection to save honey bee populations from tiny parasites, according to Civil Eats. Honey bee colonies face a crisis ...
The Times Leader

Penn State workshop empowers beekeepers to breed more resilient honey bees

Honey bees are crucial for pollinating crops, but in Northeastern states, more than 40% of honey bee colonies die each winter partly due to susceptibility to parasites and pathogens. One way to ...
Civil Eats

Honey Bees Learn to Fight Deadly Varroa Mites

Expand your understanding of food systems as a Civil Eats member. Enjoy unlimited access to our groundbreaking reporting, engage with experts, and connect with a community of changemakers. In April, ...
The York Dispatch

Beekeepers can breed a better bee with Penn State Extension course

For beekeepers interested in developing a better bee, the Penn State Extension is offering the course Honeybee Breeding Program Design. Participants will learn how to improve honeybee colony health, ...