National Colony Loss and Management 2015-2016 Survey

This is no April’s fool!  The 2015 – 2016 National Colony Loss and National Management Survey will be ready to accept submissions starting April 1st and continuing until April 30th.  The results that are received from this survey provide invaluable information that helps us obtain a clear picture of honey bee health throughout the country.  Without the aid of the …

Starvation as Babies Makes Bees Stronger as Adults

New insights into colony collapse disorder Arizona State University Tempe, Ariz. - A lack of adequate nutrition is blamed as one of many possible causes for colony collapse disorder or CCD -- a mysterious syndrome that causes a honey bee colony to die. Parasites, pesticides, pathogens and environmental changes are also stressors believed responsible for the decline of honey bees. Since bees are …

Arctic Winds to Blast Great Lakes, Northeastern US This Weekend

AccuWeather Global Weather Center - March 29, 2016  - AccuWeather reports a blast of arctic air, combined with gusty winds, will take aim on the Upper Midwest and Northeast this weekend. The polar vortex will briefly drop over the Hudson Bay in Canada. From this position, arctic air will have a direct route into the northern tier of the eastern United States. The main thrust of the …

USDA Seeks Nominees for the National Honey Board

WASHINGTON, March 21, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominations for the National Honey Board. The National Honey Board is composed of 10 members, including three first handlers; two importers; one importer-handler; one marketing cooperative; and three producers, and their respective alternates. The board is seeking to fill eight positions – one first handler, …

Subfreezing Highs to Return to Northeastern US as Polar Vortex Shifts Southward

AccuWeather Global Weather Center - March 28, 2016  - AccuWeather reports a  southward plunge of the polar vortex will bring a quick blast of arctic air directed at the Great Lakes and northeastern United States during the first week of April. "The latest indications are the core of the coldest air associated with the polar vortex will track a bit farther north and east, compared …

Blizzard to Threaten Travel Shutdowns in Central US This Week

AccuWeather Global Weather Center - March 22, 2016  - AccuWeather reports a  storm will deliver heavy snow from Colorado to Michigan, with the potential for blizzard conditions in part of the north-central United States, during Wednesday and Thursday. The storm will hit hard and fast from the eastern slopes of the Rockies to the Great Lakes region. The storm will bring major disruptions to travel, …