Allison Jonjak is the outreach cranberry specialist with the Division of Extension. She says growers have had to stay on top of nutrient application and water levels in their marshes with all the rain we've been getting. Luckily, she has a favorable outlook on this year's crop. This is despite pollinator woes. Jonjak explains that cranberries rely on pollinators, such as bees.

Ashley Huhn with the Steffes Group joins Pam Jahnke to recap their specialty technology. Paid for by the Steffes Group.

With the growing interest in sustainable practices and local food production, beekeeping has become an essential part of modern agriculture. Recognizing the need for a dedicated event in the region, beekeepers Bill Werning and Doug Kolterman have created the Midwest Honeybee Expo. The expo is set to debut in January of 2025 and will serve as a gathering place for beekeepers of all levels. Co-creator Doug Koltermann shares more about what attendees can expect, but first shares how this idea came to be and the gap it fills.

Allison Jonjak is the outreach cranberry specialist with the Division of Extension. She says growers have had to stay on top of nutrient application and water levels in their marshes with all the rain we've been getting. Luckily, she has a favorable outlook on this year's crop. This is despite pollinator woes. Jonjak explains that cranberries rely on pollinators, such as bees.
Ashley Huhn with the Steffes Group joins Pam Jahnke to recap their specialty technology. Paid for by the Steffes Group.
With the growing interest in sustainable practices and local food production, beekeeping has become an essential part of modern agriculture. Recognizing the need for a dedicated event in the region, beekeepers Bill Werning and Doug Kolterman have created the Midwest Honeybee Expo. The expo is set to debut in January of 2025 and will serve as a gathering place for beekeepers of all levels. Co-creator Doug Koltermann shares more about what attendees can expect, but first shares how this idea came to be and the gap it fills.

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