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I'm sure you've wondered, Is all this feeding really that necessary? The answer: it kind of is! Feeding is one of the most critical elements to get right. Although populations will naturally decline due to the season, our bees are still raising baby bees needed to bring in a fall nectar flow.Read now
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Feeding Summer Pollen
Feeding pollen patties during the harsh summer months is a vital practice for beekeepers, especially in regions like Texas where natural pollen is scarce.Read now -
Everything You Need to Know About Pollen Patties!
Read nowBy: Blake Shook Last month I talked about “Why Feed Pollen Patties” – This month I want to get a little more in-depth on how much and when to feed patties as well as address some questions you have raised...
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Honey Testing
Read nowHave you ever wondered where your bees forage? Me too! Did you know your honey “tells the story”? Turns out a LOT of beekeepers send honey samples to Texas A & M University for pollen testing! Full disclosure – we’ve...
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Honey Bees and Chicken Feed
Read nowBy: James Elam You’ve probably heard the idiom “just chicken feed” referring to a small amount of something. You also might have heard the saying “just peanuts” with literally the same meaning. Do honey bees feed on or collect either...
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California Almond Pollination
Read nowThe pollination of almonds in California is the single largest pollination event in the world. About 90% of the USA's almonds come from CA, and almost 80% of the world's almonds come from CA. It is the only place they...