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Bees in the News
A new grant will allow Oregon State University researchers to study the nutritional value of more than 100 bee-pollinated crops, native plants and commonly used ornamental plants, a project that could help scientists better understand the global decline of bee populations. Certain plants attract bees more than others, but whether those flowers contain the optimal nutrition needed for the insects has yet to be determined. The grant will allow researchers in the Honey Bee Lab . . .
Message from the President
Hello OSBA members,
It appears that winter is slowly loosening its grip on us, just be careful. This is when hives can starve because the bees are starting to build up and then the weather turns and the bees run out of resources. Most of my commercial beekeeping friends are back home from placing bees in almonds waiting to see what the almond bloom brings before they go back to California and make splits and prepare to bring bees home.
This Month in the Apiary
Keeping Bees in July
Late July brings the end of the nectar flow and the beginning of dearth for most areas. This year it may start earlier. Typically by late July or early August all supers should be off and hives configured for winter.....