Dr. Dewey Caron explains why mites are a problem for honey bees, how viruses harm a hive, and what beekeepers can do to protect bee health.  He also says lessons can be learned from a colony that didn't survive.

Dr. Dewey Caron explains why mites are a problem for honey bees, how viruses harm a hive, and what beekeepers can do to protect bee health.&nbsp; He also says lessons can be learned from a colony that didn't survive.

Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

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Mites, Viruses, & Bee Health: Dr. Dewey Caron

Farm to Power is a non-profit, non-partisan community that shares information and opportunities about renewable energy on their land.  Steve Boe, executive director, says this is a vibrant conversation that changes from community to community.  Boe says one of the elements that attracts conversation is the consistent source of income that these renewable energy projects can provide.  Jill Welke finds out more about how these conversations happen.

And so it begins.  Wisconsin's on-again, off-again tease of nice versus nasty weather begins.  Stu Muck explains how things are changing beginning today.

As the weather changes, animals start looking for ways to make sure they can make it through.  For Wisconsin's growing black bear population, that beeyard with its honey hives is pretty attractive.  Larry Lee talks with WI honey producer, Nick Thill from West Bend.  Thill's experienced losses from bears and says it's expensive.  Not only the lost crop, but the rebuilding of the hives.

With holiday baking ramping up, some bakers say their tried and true recipies aren't tasting or performing the same.  They're blaming butter!  We've heard your questions and Kiley Allan turns to Gina Mode & Mellisa Houfe from the Center for Dairy Research for answers.  The team says that butter grades and standards have not changed since the early 1920's, but today there are about 8 different variations that can cause confusion.

Farm to Power is a non-profit, non-partisan community that shares information and opportunities about renewable energy on their land.&nbsp; Steve Boe, executive director, says this is a vibrant conversation that changes from community to community.&nbsp; Boe says one of the elements that attracts conversation is the consistent source of income that these renewable energy projects can provide.&nbsp; Jill Welke finds out more about how these conversations happen.
And so it begins.&nbsp; Wisconsin's on-again, off-again tease of nice versus nasty weather begins.&nbsp; Stu Muck explains how things are changing beginning today.
As the weather changes, animals start looking for ways to make sure they can make it through.&nbsp; For Wisconsin's growing black bear population, that beeyard with its honey hives is pretty attractive.&nbsp; Larry Lee talks with WI honey producer, Nick Thill from West Bend.&nbsp; Thill's experienced losses from bears and says it's expensive.&nbsp; Not only the lost crop, but the rebuilding of the hives.
With holiday baking ramping up, some bakers say their tried and true recipies aren't tasting or performing the same.&nbsp; They're blaming butter!&nbsp; We've heard your questions and Kiley Allan turns to Gina Mode &amp; Mellisa Houfe from the Center for Dairy Research for answers.&nbsp; The team says that butter grades and standards have not changed since the early 1920's, but today there are about 8 different variations that can cause confusion.

Bears And Bees Don't Mix Plus Have Butter Formulations Changed?

Beekeeper Nick Thill has experience with black bears raiding and destroying beehives and has recommendations for what to do before and after a bear visit.

 

Beekeeper Nick Thill has experience with black bears raiding and destroying beehives and has recommendations for what to do before and after a bear visit.
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Bees & Bears: Beekeeper Nick Thill's Advice

Wisconsin Pork Association's Executive Vice President Keri Retallick is retiring, and Program & Marketing Director Morgan Worek is stepping up into the role.  They also explain changes including the new Wisconsin Pork Summit, as they go their own way after two decades with the Corn-Soy Expo.

Wisconsin Pork Association's Executive Vice President Keri Retallick is retiring, and Program &amp; Marketing Director Morgan Worek is stepping up into the role.&nbsp; They also explain changes including the new Wisconsin Pork Summit, as they go their own way after two decades with the Corn-Soy Expo.

Mites, Viruses, & Bee Health: Dr. Dewey Caron

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