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Category: News
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Farm Show 2026
This year, PBG Apiary Committee Lead Eric Schoefer volunteered for the Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association at the Farm Show, where he engaged in educational activities about beekeeping. He enjoyed various demonstrations and competitions. Despite the crowds, he found volunteering rewarding and encourages others to visit on weekdays for a more relaxed experience.
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Lankenau – the bee friendly environmental high school
As part of the Philadelphia School District’s Facilities Master Plan Lankenau High School in Roxborough has been scheduled for closure. Lankenau is a strong supporter of beekeeping in Philadelphia. Please join the conversation and support keeping this vital resource open and thriving.
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Update from Project Apis m.
We’ve gotten a note from Tessa Dingman at Project Apis m. about a webinar on what they’ve found out so far about the big bee die off this spring. From
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Beekeepers Experiencing Heavy Losses Across the Country
Boxes where the bees were found dead in California this month. Beekeepers across the country are experiencing heavy overwintering losses this year. Attached you will find the best information we have
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USDA Announces New Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crop Producers
The USDA’s Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program supports specialty crop producers, including honey sellers, with cash payments based on prior sales. Applications are open from Dec. 10, 2024, to Jan. 8, 2025. Eligible producers must be active and share the risks associated with specialty crop production.
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Political Ecology with Austin Martin
Austin Martin discussed political ecology and his research on urban bee populations, challenging the luxury effect hypothesis, which suggests affluent areas boost insect diversity. His findings indicated greater bee diversity in neglected urban landscapes near affluent ones, contradicting earlier predictions. The event included pizza from Founded, and a video of his presentation is available to…
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New study shows that neonicotinoid exposure increases Varroa Destructor in honeybee colonies.
A new study published in Entomology Today shows that neonicotinoid exposure increases Varroa Destructor in honeybee colonies. It’s a very interesting study and is reported in plain English here. This
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Breaking into beehive medicine
Check out our favorite Vice President Dr. Katie Krebs who is making quite a name for herself in Veterinary circles. This is a link to an excellent article about Katie
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The quantum basis of radiative forcing – the greenhouse effect
Keith P. Shine and Georgina E. Perry have published a paper that explains why CO2 is such a good greenhouse gas. It’s very interesting. The magnitude of the effect seems
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News from Maryland
A contingent of Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild members attended the annual Eastern Apicultural Society meeting in Ellicot City, MD. this summer (first week in August 2024) Dave can be seen in