Beekeeping Today Podcast - Presented by Betterbee

Habitat, Forage, Episodes

Oct. 28, 2024

The Habitat Crisis #4 - Bee and Butterfly Fund (302)

In this final episode of our month-long Habitat Crisis series, made possible by the , Jeff and Becky are joined by and Zac Browning to discuss the critical role habitat restoration plays in supporting honey bee health and overall pollinator...

Episode page
Oct. 21, 2024

The Habitat Crisis #3 - Dr. Diana Cox-Foster (301)

In this third episode of our month-long Habitat Crisis series, made possible by the Minnesota Honey Producers Association, Jeff and Becky sit down with Dr. Diana Cox-Foster from the USDA-ARS Pollinating Insects Research Unit. Diana shares fascinating...

Episode page
Oct. 14, 2024

The Habitat Crisis #2 - Dr. Andony Melathopoulos (300)

In the second episode of our month-long series on the Habitat Crisis, made possible by the Minnesota Honey Producers Association, Jeff and Becky are joined by Dr. Andony Melathopoulos from Oregon State University. Andony brings his extensive knowledge...

Episode page
Oct. 7, 2024

The Habitat Crisis #1 - Dr. Gabriela Quinlan (299)

In this episode, Jeff and Becky kick off a month-long series on the habitat crisis, made possible by the , with special guest Dr. Gabriela Quinlan, an integrative ecologist focused on honey bee and pollinator nutrition. Gabriela shares her expertise...

Episode page
Sept. 30, 2024

Bee Regenerative with Sarah Red-Laird (298)

In this episode, Jeff and Becky sit down with Sarah Red-Laird, founder and co-director of Bee Regenerative, formerly known as the Bee Girl Organization. Sarah shares insights into her journey from founding the Bee Girl Organization to leading...

Episode page
May 27, 2024

Honey Bee Genetics and Behavior with Dr. Christine Grozinger (S6, E50)

In this enlightening episode, we are joined by Dr. Christina Grozinger, a distinguished researcher from Penn State University, who delves into her extensive work on bee behavior, genetics, and the vital role of nutrition in bee health. As the director...

Episode page
Nov. 27, 2023

Exploring the Native and Non-Native Bee Debate with Ron Miksha (S6, E…

In this episode, we talk with Ron Miksha, a former commercial beekeeper now living in Calgary, Alberta. Ron was on the podcast back in August of this year talking about the Western Apiculture Society conference with Étienne Tardiff. At the …

Episode page
Oct. 16, 2023

Honey Labeling and Native vs. Non-Native with Eugene Makovec (S6, E18)

On today’s show, Jeff and Becky welcome back Eugene Makovec, editor of the American Bee Journal! Honey labeling laws vary widely across the US, creating a complex patchwork of regulations that can be challenging for both new and experienced...

Episode page
March 13, 2023

Honey Bees and Golf At The University of Georgia with Jennifer Berry …

Close your eyes and think of a gold course. We’re pretty sure that when you think of the landscape and maintenance of a typical golf course, with lots trim flat greens, schedules of pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers and other chemicals - …

Episode page
Feb. 13, 2023

Seeds for Bees with Project Apis m. (S5, E35)

Density, Diversity and Duration. These are the three Project Apis m. objectives when selecting the best Seeds For Bees plantings. Today, Rory Crowley and Stetcyn Malonado join us to talk about the importance of planting ground cover in the fall …

Episode page
Nov. 21, 2022

Chinese Tallow Update with Steven Coy (S5, E23)

Today, we’ve invited Steven Coy back to the how to provide an update on the Chinese Tallow tree and efforts to eliminate them. Chinese Tallow was brought to the USA in the 1700’s as an ornamental. They have very successfully …

Episode page
Aug. 8, 2022

The Bee Girl's Summer Tour with Sarah Red-Laird (S5, E8)

On this week’s episode, we are joined by Sarah Red-Laird, the Bee Girl and she is on a mission this summer. Sarah is visiting all sorts of people in the Midwest who are trying to do the same thing she …

Episode page
April 18, 2022

Earth Day Update from Dr. Jonathan Lundgren (S4, E44)

Happy Earth Day… week. Earth Day is this Friday, April 22… and in recognition of that day, we’ve invited Dr. Jonathan Lundgren back to the show to talk about his work at Blue Dasher Farm and with the Ecdysis Foundation’s …

Episode page
Sept. 13, 2021

HBHC Part 3 - Pete Berthelsen, Habitat & Forage (S4, E13)

Today, we pick up on the third installment of our exploration of the Honey Bee Health Coalition’s programs as we talk with Pete Berthelsen. Pete runs the Bee and Butterfly Habitat Fund, a non-profit organization working to improve the habitat …

Episode page
Aug. 9, 2021

Bee City USA with Xerces' Molly Martin & City of Olympia's Amy Stull …

In this episode we talk first with Molly Martin, the coordinator of Bee City USA, and Bee Campus USA, both supported by the Xerces Society. The Xerces Society is as Pro Pollinator as any group can get, there’s no doubt …

Episode page