The Classroom – July 2026
Q: Honey bees in the ground I recently relocated my bee yard, and I noticed a lot of bee activity near the…
Read Article →A Bee Vacuum: A very useful tool when needed
An explanation may be necessary This past spring, I had a swarm leave one of my hives and cluster about 14 feet…
Read Article →The Elusive Allure of Urban Beekeeping
My mistake. For several years, I believed that urban beekeeping — especially rooftop beekeeping — was on the decline. Because urban beekeepers…
Read Article →During Afterswarming, Do Scout Bees Dance on More Than One Swarm?
In the spring of 2026, I was conducting my annual experiment on bait hives, with the goal of making them more attractive.…
Read Article →Tips and Tricks: Secrets to Better Inspections
Beekeepers kill more bees than anyone else in the world. Better habits during inspections can help. Little tricks can make our work…
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Letters to the Editor – July 2026
Wait … that’s not demaree! Although never a beekeeper, I have been an ABJ subscriber for over 50 years and every month…
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AMERICAN HONEY PROMOTION INITIATIVE
A Producer-Led Path Forward for U.S. Honey The Challenge: U.S. honey producers face suppressed prices, rising costs, and a marketplace flooded with…
Read Article →PROJECT APIS M. LAUNCHES THE BEE HEALTH REGULATORY CONSORTIUM
Project Apis m. began funding beekeeper-approved, applied research 20 years ago. Since then, PAm has also spearheaded programs to put bee forage…
Read Article →Contents-July 2026
Summer Reads Rusty Burlew, Dewey M. Caron, Mihaly Hevesi, Alison McAfee, and Tina Sebestyen – 709 THE CLASSROOM Jamie Ellis – 715…
Read Article →Rebuilding the Buzz in Ohio’s Farm Country
By: Jake Zajkowski Twenty years ago, trailers of commercial beehives movedthrough Ohio to pollinateanything with a flower. Their stops included the state’s…
Read Article →Honey Recipe
American Apple Honey Pie By: Granny Ruth Bake: 425°FTime: 1 HourServings: 8 Slices of Pie Please enjoy this classic apple pie recipe…
Read Article →A Beekeeper’s Homecoming
Renowned Honey Bee Scientist Jamie Ellis Returns to Lead UGA Bee Program By: Maria M. Lameiras This article was originally published by…
Read Article →Red, White and Blue Hives
Finding Purpose in the Apiary By: Daniel Acevedo, Valor Honey The military rank structure is essential for good order and discipline. However,…
Read Article →Historic Roots
By: Jerry Hayes On the Bee Culture cover for this month’s July 250th Anniversary of America, we wanted to highlight Brad Root,…
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How Can Honey Bees Hear If They Don’t Have Ears?
Click Here if you listened. We’d love to know what you think. There is even a spot for feedback! Read along below!…
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