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Jun 28 2025BUSINESS

Bees, Bucks, and Bugs: The Money Side of Keeping Bees

Keeping bees is not just about the buzz. It's also about the cash. But how you manage your hives can make a big difference in your wallet. Some beekeepers prefer to go chemical-free. Others use conventional methods. And some stick to organic practices. So, which one puts more money in your pocket? A recent study looked at three different ways of managing bee colonie...

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Dec 08 2024SCIENCE

The Weather's Sweet Surprise: Bees and Honey

Honey might taste sweet, but did you know that the weather plays a big role in making it that way? Bees are quite picky when it comes to collecting nectar. They prefer warm, sunny days, ideally when the temperature is somewhere between 68°F and 86°F. Why? Well, warm weather encourages plants to produce more nectar, turning fields into honeybee paradises. Beekeepers a...

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