As always, I wish all the readers the best health! Inevitably, summer weather and busy time in the bee yard…

New studies on honey bee health, nutrition, and microbiome, from the USDA-ARS Honey Bee Lab in Baton Rouge, LA.

Samin Nosrat’s book “Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat” makes me think about the basic elements of honeybee nutrition. What do we feed the bees to set them up for success?

Beekeepers truly love their bees, but many don’t appreciate the role gut microbes play in their overall health. They feed…