Bee Squad News Today

A world-renowned researcher, Spivak is preparing to say goodbye to the Bee Lab.

University organizations reflect on what this giving day means to them.

MAYA ATHERLY-LARSEN: Hey there busy bees! I’m Maya Atherly-Larsen, your host from the Minnesota Daily, and you’re tuning into In The Know, the podcast that brings you all the latest on the University of Minnesota. You guys hear that? You better bee-leive we are talking about bees! The UMN Bee Laboratory, nestled within CFANS, is...

Whether you are a new beekeeper starting out with your first package, or an experienced beekeeper planning to expand your apiary, each year of beekeeping holds new challenges. Stay up to date with recommendations on seasonal management with expert beekeepers from the University of Minnesota Bee Squad. We use videos, photos, and data taken from hundreds of Bee Squad hives to give recommendations for beekeeping techniques and management.

U of M grad student Joshua Muñoz talks about his military service and his path to agricultural education and beekeeping.

Proud Vietnam veteran and U of M retiree Jim Rowe recently attended a beekeeping field day near his home in Owatonna.

From hair spray to honey, Nicole Rechelbacher continues the visionary legacy of her father.

Minnesota is home to over 460 species of bees of all shapes, sizes, and colors. These bees face several challenges including habitat loss and a lack of pollen and nectar-rich flowers. University of Minnesota Bee Squad’s Brooke Nikkila will teach you how to tell the difference between different bees, wasps, flies, and even moths as well as how to support these pollinators in your own backyard. 

The virtual event will feature talks given by regional beekeeping experts from the NEMNBA, UMN Bee Squad and nationally known beekeeper Mike Palmer.

Volunteer "ambassadors" make and sell honey with help from the University of Minnesotas Bee Squad.