Beekeeping Today Podcast

By: Jeff Ott Becky Masterman
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  • The podcast for the latest beekeeping news, information and entertainment for today's beekeeper. Hosts Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman bring you conversations with beekeepers, researchers and industry leaders, helping you become a more informed and knowledgeable beekeeper.
    2024 by Growing Planet Media, LLC
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  • The Propola Hive with Jeff Johnson (306)

    The Propola Hive with Jeff Johnson (306)
    Nov 25 2024
    In this episode, Jeff and Becky welcome Jeff Johnson, co-founder of Premier Bee Products, for a fascinating discussion on the innovations shaping modern beekeeping. Jeff Johnson shares how a quest for better foundation led to the creation of Puracell, a plastic foundation that mimics natural honeycomb with precise cell sizes and thinner cell walls, designed to promote healthier colonies. Listeners will hear about the years of research and meticulous measurements that went into developing this foundation, giving bees the most natural environment possible within the hive. The episode also dives into Premier Bee’s latest development: the Propola Hive. Designed to mimic the rough, natural surfaces inside a tree, the Propola Hive encourages bees to build a propolis envelope around their living space. Jeff explains how propolis acts as a natural immune system for bees, helping colonies fight off pathogens. Inspired by the groundbreaking research of Dr. Marla Spivak, this hive design is already seeing enthusiastic adoption among both commercial and hobbyist beekeepers. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in how science and passion come together to support bee health. Jeff Johnson’s dedication to improving beekeeping equipment with a beekeeper-first approach is inspiring and offers listeners valuable insights into the benefits of propolis and hive innovation. Listen Today! Websites we recommend: Premier Bee Products: https://www.premierbeeproducts.comUniversity of Minnesota, Marla Spivak Bee Lab: https://beelab.umn.edu/spivak-lab/research Honey Bee Health Coalition: https://honeybeehealthcoalition.orgThe National Honey Board: https://honey.com Honey Bee Obscura Podcast: https://honeybeeobscura.com2 Million Blossoms - The Podcast: https://2millionblossoms.com Copyright © 2024 by Growing Planet Media, LLC ______________ Betterbee is the presenting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee’s mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com This episode is brought to you by Global Patties! Global offers a variety of standard and custom patties. Visit them today at http://globalpatties.com and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this episode! Thanks to Bee Smart Designs as a sponsor of this podcast! Bee Smart Designs is the creator of innovative, modular and interchangeable hive systems made in the USA using recycled and American sourced materials. Bee Smart Designs - Simply better beekeeping for the modern beekeeper. Give your bees a boost with HiveAlive! Proven to increase bee health, honey yield, and overwinter survival, HiveAlive’s unique formula includes seaweed, thyme, and lemongrass, making it easy to feed. Choose from HiveAlive’s Fondant Patties, High-Performance Pollen Patties, or EZ Feed Super Syrup—ready-to-use options for busy beekeepers. Buy locally or online. Order now and pick up at our booth at the North American Honey Bee Expo! https://usa.hivealivebees.com/pages/nahbe-2025-pre-order-portal. Thanks to Strong Microbials for their support of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Find out more about their line of probiotics in our Season 3, Episode 12 episode and from their website: https://www.strongmicrobials.com Thanks for Northern Bee Books for their support. Northern Bee Books is the publisher of bee books available worldwide from their website or from Amazon and bookstores everywhere. They are also the publishers of The Beekeepers Quarterly and Natural Bee Husbandry. _______________ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments in the show notes of this episode or: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com Thank you for listening! Podcast music: Be Strong by Young Presidents; Epilogue by Musicalman; Faraday by BeGun; Walking in Paris by Studio Le Bus; A Fresh New Start by Pete Morse; Wedding Day by Boomer; Christmas Avenue by Immersive Music; Red Jack Blues by Daniel Hart; Original guitar background instrumental by Jeff Ott. Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC Copyright © 2024 by Growing Planet Media, LLC
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    50 mins
  • Monitoring the Hive with Broodminder's Rich and Lorenzo (305)

    Monitoring the Hive with Broodminder's Rich and Lorenzo (305)
    Nov 18 2024
    In this episode, Jeff and Becky sit down with Rich Morris and Lorenzo Pons of Broodminder, the innovative team behind hive monitoring technology that’s helping beekeepers better understand their colonies. Rich and Lorenzo discuss the origins of Broodminder and how they’ve made high-tech hive monitoring accessible for beekeepers of all experience levels. They share how Broodminder’s devices provide insights into brood levels, colony productivity, and even hive weight—essential indicators of colony health. Listeners will also get a sneak peek into Broodminder’s newest venture, BeeTV. This upcoming technology aims to monitor varroa mites inside the hive with an in-hive camera, providing beekeepers with continuous, real-time data on mite levels without the need for traditional testing methods. Rich shares how this breakthrough device, currently in beta testing, could transform mite management by offering an AI-driven approach to monitoring that’s both efficient and non-invasive. For those curious about practical applications, Lorenzo explains how the Broodminder team converts raw data into actionable insights, such as brood growth trends and swarm activity alerts. Jeff shares his experience using Broodminder’s technology to monitor hive conditions remotely, helping him prioritize inspections and manage hive health more efficiently. In a fascinating segment, the team also reveals how Broodminder collaborated with researchers to study bee behavior during the recent solar eclipse using their BeeDar device. This episode is a must-listen for tech-savvy beekeepers and anyone interested in the future of hive management. Rich and Lorenzo’s passion for enhancing beekeeping through technology will leave you inspired to consider how these tools might benefit your own hives. Listen Today! Websites we recommend: Broodminder: https://broodminder.comBee Counted - Publicly accessible Broodminder installations: https://beecounted.org/ Honey Bee Health Coalition: https://honeybeehealthcoalition.orgThe National Honey Board: https://honey.com Honey Bee Obscura Podcast: https://honeybeeobscura.com2 Million Blossoms - The Podcast: https://2millionblossoms.com Copyright © 2024 by Growing Planet Media, LLC ______________ Betterbee is the presenting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee’s mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com This episode is brought to you by Global Patties! Global offers a variety of standard and custom patties. Visit them today at http://globalpatties.com and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this episode! Thanks to Bee Smart Designs as a sponsor of this podcast! Bee Smart Designs is the creator of innovative, modular and interchangeable hive systems made in the USA using recycled and American sourced materials. Bee Smart Designs - Simply better beekeeping for the modern beekeeper. Give your bees a boost with HiveAlive! Proven to increase bee health, honey yield, and overwinter survival, HiveAlive’s unique formula includes seaweed, thyme, and lemongrass, making it easy to feed. Choose from HiveAlive’s Fondant Patties, High-Performance Pollen Patties, or EZ Feed Super Syrup—ready-to-use options for busy beekeepers. Buy locally or online. Order now and pick up at our booth at the North American Honey Bee Expo! https://usa.hivealivebees.com/pages/nahbe-2025-pre-order-portal. Thanks to Strong Microbials for their support of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Find out more about their line of probiotics in our Season 3, Episode 12 episode and from their website: https://www.strongmicrobials.com Thanks for Northern Bee Books for their support. Northern Bee Books is the publisher of bee books available worldwide from their website or from Amazon and bookstores everywhere. They are also the publishers of The Beekeepers Quarterly and Natural Bee Husbandry. _______________ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments in the show notes of this episode or: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com Thank you for listening! Podcast music: Be Strong by Young Presidents; Epilogue by Musicalman; Faraday by BeGun; Walking in Paris by Studio Le Bus; A Fresh New Start by Pete Morse; Wedding Day by Boomer; Christmas Avenue by Immersive Music; Red Jack Blues by Daniel Hart; Original guitar background instrumental by Jeff Ott. Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC Copyright © 2024 by Growing Planet Media, LLC
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    57 mins
  • Dead Bees Don't Make Honey with Theresa Martin (304)

    Dead Bees Don't Make Honey with Theresa Martin (304)
    Nov 11 2024

    In this episode, Jeff and Becky welcome Theresa Martin, author of Dead Bees Don’t Make Honey, as she shares insights into her distinctive approach to beekeeping. Theresa, who boasts an impressive 99% colony survival rate, attributes her success to a set of practical, research-informed techniques that prioritize colony health. From integrated pest management to methods inspired by nature, she provides a detailed look at practices that might just give your bees a stronger fighting chance. Listeners will enjoy Theresa’s data-driven approach and her passion for science-backed beekeeping, a perspective shaped by her correspondence with Dr. Thomas Seeley.

    Alongside practical tips, Theresa dives into her philosophy on the importance of adapting beekeeping methods to local conditions and the needs of individual colonies. She stresses that her approach is one of many, highlighting the diversity within the beekeeping community. For those intrigued by the role of technology in the hive, the episode also covers Theresa’s use of sensors to monitor colonies and her commitment to documenting hive health data over the years.

    This episode offers a fresh take on keeping bees healthy and productive, blending science with hands-on experience. Tune in to discover new ideas and perspectives that could enhance your own beekeeping practice.

    Listen Today!

    Websites we recommend:

    • Dead Bees Don't Make Honey on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Bees-Dont-Make-Honey/dp/B0CY9G9C89/

    • Honey Bee Health Coalition: https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org
    • The National Honey Board: https://honey.com
    • Honey Bee Obscura Podcast: https://honeybeeobscura.com
    • 2 Million Blossoms - The Podcast: https://2millionblossoms.com

    Copyright © 2024 by Growing Planet Media, LLC
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    59 mins

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all about the latest buzz!

such a good podcast to listen too. As a beekeeper you hear the stories of fellow beekeepers, the latest news on techniques and other fascinating information in the world of bees

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