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Jun 10
Meet Jeff Boles, Crops and Orchard Supervisor at Chico State University Farm and a custom farm manager. Having started cover cropping through the Seeds for Bees program in 2017, Jeff has had an insightful journey and shares his thoughts in this video:
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The American Association of Professional Apiculturists (AAPA) has announced their 2027 award cycle. Learn more and apply by August 7!
aapa.us.org/awards/
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May 29
Our Grower Relations Manager, Tom Johnson, attended a field day earlier this month at the East Stanislaus Resource Conservation District (ESRCD) SOILS Center near Ceres, California. Apply for cover crop through our Seeds for Bees program here: projectapism.org/sfb-home
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May 28
We’re hiring a Development Director to support PAm and BHC missions. We offer a collaborative and flexible workplace. Join us in advancing honey bee health and supporting sustainable beekeeping businesses! Learn more about this job opportunity here: projectapism.org/pam-blog/no…
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May 27
This manual shows how beekeepers protect their apiaries from YLH, and is good evidence for why we need to stop the YLH establishment and spread in North America. Access the PDF here: projectapism.org/s/2025_mana…
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May 22
The deadline to apply for research funding is fast approaching, apply by June 1st! Read more on PAm’s proposal submission page: projectapism.org/apply-for-f…
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May 20
Congratulations to Bee-etal Lab in Spain for winning this year’s Golden Bee Award!
PAm was one of four finalists and received a certificate at the ceremony. Thank you to our US Embassy representative, Anna Hertlain, for receiving it on stage!
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May 20
Happy World Bee Day! 🐝 🎉 This global initiative came from Slovenia, and along with it is the announcement of the Golden Bee Award recipient! Watch the award ceremony LIVE here starting at 9am PDT:
youtube.com/live/2TQGFflVTeA…
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May 15
Apply for research funding by June 1st ! A tranche of funding will be allocated to proposals focused on quantifiably increasing honey supply and/or pollination services for produce & specialty crops. Read more on PAm’s proposal submission page: projectapism.org/apply-for-f…
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May 13
The Golden Bee Award this year is for advancing research on bees and PAm is thrilled to be considered for this recognition! 🐝 Learn more about the Golden Bee Award here: gov.si/en/registries/project…
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Jeff Pettis, a honeybee researcher at the Beltsville facility for 20 years, led the bee lab for nearly half that time. He says closing this top USDA research lab could leave beekeepers less equipped to handle new diseases and climate change.
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Our Spring Buzz-Worthy Newsletter is available! Stay informed with updates on funding, conferences, and more by signing up for this quarterly newsletter here: projectapism.org/pam-e-news-…
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Our June review cycle is open for researchers to apply for funding! Read more on PAm’s proposal submission page: projectapism.org/apply-for-f…
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Apr 30
The recent announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture marks a major shift in how federal agricultural research is structured, and it includes the closure of the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center. We’ll be watching this for developments:
usda.gov/about-usda/news/pre…
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Apr 24
Honey bees get sick for several reasons. This ABEJAS video will introduce you to honey bee brood diseases and the signs you may see:
youtube.com/watch?v=w_ErzuJo…
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Apr 24
Las abejas se enferman por diferentes razones. En este video de ABEJAS les presentaremos las enfermedades que pueden tener las crías de abejas melíferas y las señales que pueden observar:
youtube.com/watch?v=ksfwc4-T…
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Apr 21
Evidence suggests that queens have distinct microbiomes affecting lifespan, reproduction levels and immunity. PAm has funded some of the studies in this body of work, including work by Brendan Daisley: phys.org/news/2026-03-import…
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Apr 17
La Varroa es un ácaro parasitario altamente problemático que representa una amenaza significativa para las poblaciones de las abejas melíferas en todo el mundo. Este video de ABEJAS le presentará:
youtube.com/watch?v=rJMkvSqk…
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Apr 17
Varroa is a highly problematic parasitic mite that is a significant threat to honey bee populations worldwide. This ABEJAS video will introduce you to the Varroa lifecycle, behavior, and available management options:
youtube.com/watch?v=JTWhkw34…
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The Lockeford Plant Materials Center Spring Field Day Focus on Pollinator Plantings is fast approaching on April 15th! Our Grower Relations Manager Tom Johnson will be there to speak on cover crops and pollinators.
Register for Spring Field Day here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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