Beekeeping Buddies31 Mai 2024

Episode 6 - Queen Rearing, Nectar Flow, Hive Swarming, Honey Collection, Apitourism

In Episode 6 of Beekeeping Buddies, hosts Steven Schmidt and Luke Harvey take listeners on a comprehensive journey through several key aspects of beekeeping. The episode kicks off with an in-depth discussion on Queen Rearing, where Steven and Luke share their expertise on raising healthy queens and the critical role these queens play in hive health and productivity.

The duo then transitions into the topic of Nectar Flow, explaining its significance and offering strategies for beekeepers to maximize honey production during this crucial period as we transition to white clover.

They also tackle Hive Swarming, providing valuable tips on managing and preventing swarms to maintain a stable and productive hive environment and what is going on in the midwest.

Listeners will also learn about best practices in Honey Collection, from the ideal timing to effective techniques for harvesting honey. A common issue, Queens Laying in Mediums, is addressed, with Steven and Luke offering practical solutions to manage and resolve this challenge.

The episode delves into Swarm Collection, where Steven and Luke share their experiences and methods for safely capturing swarms, turning potential problems into opportunities for hive expansion. They also evaluate Package Queen Quality, giving insights on how to assess and ensure the quality of queens received in bee packages.

For those interested in advanced beekeeping techniques, the hosts introduce Queen Grafting, providing a beginner-friendly overview of this method for raising new queens.

Finally, the episode wraps up with a fun segment on Apitourism, highlighting a local destination covered in the farm bureu magazine and how that might tie into your local small business.

Join Steven and Luke in Episode 6 for an hour of engaging and informative beekeeping conversation, perfect for both novice and experienced beekeepers.

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Episode 53 - Lessons from the Hive - Beehaving is not Beekeeping

What's the difference between having bees and actually keeping bees? In this first installment of Lessons from the Hive, a new Beekeeping Buddies series, Luke shares one of the hardest lessons he's le...

22 Okt 28min

Episode 52 - Feeding, Moving Hives, Treating for Mites, Varroa Discoveries

It's another episode of Beekeeping Buddies! Join Luke and Steve as they catch up on what's happening in their apiaries, discuss the latest beekeeping news, and share practical advice for managing colo...

14 Okt 39min

Episode 51 - Beginning Winter Preparation, Another Cutout, Honeybee Hotline and more!

Episode 51 of Beekeeping Buddies takes us from new honey bee research to the very practical work of preparing colonies for winter. We dig into a recent study out of Korea and discuss what the findings...

27 Aug 1h

Episode 50 - Requeen Problems, Cutout, July 4 Honey Harvest, Mite Treatment Meeting, Honeybee Hotline, Droning on, and MORE!

Your Beekeeping Buddies got a little busy, but not to worry... we are back to cover our summer honey harvest, requeening issues, OA mite treatments, Norra, answer some Honeybee Hotline, and what is co...

5 Aug 1h 15min

Episode 49 - Rain, Dutch Clover, Honey Extraction, State Association Talk, and IAPV Studies, Different Beeswax, and more!

Summer is in full swing, and there is plenty happening in the bee yard. In Episode 49, Steven and Luke discuss how recent rain has affected nectar flows, the role Dutch clover plays in honey productio...

24 Jun 1h 16min

Episode 48 - Growing into Sideliner Beekeeping, Increasing your Network, and Venom Cancer Research

When does a hobby become a business? In this episode, Steve and Luke discuss the transition from hobbyist beekeeper to sideliner, including the challenges, opportunities, and mindset shifts that come ...

11 Jun 1h 18min

Episode 47 - Busy as a Bee! Cutouts, City Ordinances, Inordinate Amount of Swarms

Episode 47 of Beekeeping Buddies has us still busier than we have been in years! Early spring translated to early swarms, early honey crops, and earlier cutouts, and earlier stings! Come listen to wha...

14 Mai 1h 5min

Episode 46 - We are Having a Crazy Spring; Chasing Swarms; Preparing for the Honey Flow

Episode 46 of Beekeeping Buddies has us busier than we have been in years! Early spring means early swarms, early honey crops, and earlier cutouts! Come listen to what we are doing this time of year. ...

1 Mai 1h 7min