Beekeeping Today Podcast - Presented by Betterbee

Episodes

March 25, 2025

[Bonus] Simon Mildren - Micro Honey Harvester

Welcome to today’s Beekeeping Today Podcast Short. We’re excited to have Simon Mildren, founder and CEO of HiveKeepers, an Australian agtech company revolutionizing the beekeeping industry. Simon, a firefighter turned beekeeper, has been...

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March 24, 2025

Flow Hive's SuperLifter with Creator Cedar Anderson (326)

Beekeeping has evolved significantly over the years, and few innovations have sparked as much conversation Flow Hive's SuperLifter. In this episode, Jeff and Becky welcome back Flow Hive co-founder, Cedar Anderson, who shares exciting updates on their latest...

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March 17, 2025

Predicting Honey Bee Foraging with AI - Davidson Fellow Vince Wu (325)

In this episode of Beekeeping Today Podcast, Jeff and Becky welcome an extraordinary young researcher, Vince Wu, a high school senior and Davidson Fellow Scholarship winner. Vince’s groundbreaking research combines artificial intelligence and honey...

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March 10, 2025

Raising Package Bees & Queens with Ray Olivarez (324)

Spring is here, and if you haven’t thought about your packages and queens yet, it’s time to act! In this episode, Beekeeping Today Podcast welcomes Ray Olivarez of Olivarez Honey Bees (OHB) to discuss the intricacies of raising high-quality queens...

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March 3, 2025

Upscaling #5 - Lessons Learned with Ritchie Schaefer (323)

Scaling a beekeeping operation comes with unique challenges and opportunities, and in this episode of Beekeeping Today Podcast, Minnesota beekeeper Ritchie Schaeffer shares his firsthand experience moving from hobbyist to sideliner. Starting in 2018...

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Feb. 25, 2025

[Bonus] Short - Colony and USDA Losses with AHPA's President Steve Coy

The U.S. beekeeping industry is facing a crisis. Honey bee losses have skyrocketed, with commercial beekeepers reporting an average of 62% colony losses since June, as reported by Project Apis m. At the same time, critical USDA bee research programs...

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Feb. 24, 2025

Upscaling from Hobbyist to Sideliner - The Business (322)

In this episode of the Upscaling from Hobbyist to Sideliner series, we explore the business side of beekeeping with two beekeepers who successfully made the leap. Hosts Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman are joined by Tara Dawn Chapman of Two Hives Honey in...

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Feb. 18, 2025

[Bonus] BTP Short - 2025 Winter Losses as of Feb 18

In today's BTP Short, we talk with John Miller, of Miller Honey, who's family has been in beekeeping for over 130 years, about this winter's honey bee losses. Is it real or hyped? John provides a lifetime perspective to the losses so many beekeepers...

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Feb. 17, 2025

Upscaling from Hobbyist to Sideliner - The Honey House (321)

Expanding a beekeeping operation brings new challenges, especially when it comes to processing and bottling honey efficiently. In this episode, Jeff and Becky continue their series on upscaling from hobbyist to sideliner beekeeping with a deep dive...

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Feb. 13, 2025

[Bonus] BTP Short - Unusually High Winter Bee Losses!

Beekeeping Today Podcast Shorts brings you a quick dive into the latest buzz in beekeeping. In this first special episode, we welcome Dr. Humberto Boncristiani of Inside The Hive TV to discuss the alarming commercial colony losses reported this...

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Feb. 10, 2025

Upscaling from Hobbyist to Sideliner - Equipment (320)

In the second episode of our February series, Upscaling from Hobbyist to Sideliner Beekeeper, Jeff and Becky continue the conversation with returning guests Dr. Meghan Milbrath and Ana Heck from Michigan State University. This week’s focus is on one...

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Feb. 3, 2025

Upscaling from Hobbyist to Sideliner Beekeeping - The Bees (319)

Are you thinking about growing your beekeeping operation from hobbyist to sideliner? In this first episode of our February Upscaling Your Beekeeping series, Jeff and Becky sit down with two experienced beekeepers and educators, Meghan Milbrath and Ana...

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Jan. 27, 2025

Randy Oliver: Researching Better Beekeeping (318)

In this episode, we welcome back the renowned Randy Oliver of Scientific Beekeeping. Randy shares his latest insights and findings, offering practical advice and groundbreaking research for beekeepers of all experience levels. From breeding...

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Jan. 20, 2025

Beekeeping In Ireland with Dara Scott (317)

In this episode, Jeff and Becky welcome back Dara Scott, founder and managing director of HiveAlive, to dive deeper into his unique beekeeping practices in Ireland. Building on his previous appearance, Dara shares insights into his queen management...

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Jan. 13, 2025

Fred Dunn: Bees, YouTube and Photography (316)

In this captivating episode of Beekeeping Today Podcast, Jeff and Becky sit down with Frederick Dunn, accomplished beekeeper, YouTube creator, and lifelong photographer. Fred shares his fascinating journey from documenting wildlife during his Navy...

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Jan. 6, 2025

Beekeeping Hot Topics and Trends in 2025 (315)

Kick off 2025 with an insightful conversation featuring Dr. David Peck, Director of Research and Education at Betterbee, as he joins Jeff and Becky to discuss the year’s hottest trends and challenges in beekeeping. From cutting-edge varroa control...

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Jan. 4, 2025

North American Honey Bee Expo 2025 - Saturday (314)

Join us for a special series of episodes recorded live from the floor of the North American Honey Bee Expo in Louisville, KY, January 2–4, 2025. Jeff and Becky bring you the latest beekeeping insights, trends, and innovations directly from one of...

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Jan. 3, 2025

North American Honey Bee Expo 2025 - Friday (313)

Join us for a special series of episodes recorded live from the floor of the North American Honey Bee Expo in Louisville, KY, January 2–4, 2025. Jeff and Becky bring you the latest beekeeping insights, trends, and innovations directly from one of...

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Jan. 3, 2025

North American Honey Bee Expo 2025 - Thursday (312)

Join us for a special series of episodes recorded live from the floor of the North American Honey Bee Expo in Louisville, KY, January 2–4, 2025. Jeff and Becky bring you the latest beekeeping insights, trends, and innovations directly from one of...

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Dec. 30, 2024

New Years Resolutions - 2025 (311)

Happy New Year from all of us at Beekeeping Today Podcast! In this special holiday episode, Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman are joined by Jim Tew, co-host of the Honey Bee Obscura Podcast, to reflect on beekeeping in 2024 and look forward to 2025....

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Dec. 23, 2024

Holiday Special - 2024 (310)

It’s the holiday season, and Jeff, Becky, and special guest Jim Tew from the Honey Bee Obscura Podcast are here to reflect on the year in beekeeping. From an unusually early spring to memorable moments with bees and family, they share personal...

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Dec. 16, 2024

Honey Bee Nutrition with Dr. Priya Basu (309)

This week, Jeff and Becky welcome Dr. Priya Basu to discuss one of the most important—and often overlooked—aspects of beekeeping: honey bee nutrition. Priya shares her expertise on what it takes to keep colonies thriving, diving into the critical...

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Dec. 9, 2024

Honey Bee Micro-Nutrition and Pollen with Dr. Ramesh Sagili (308)

Dr. Ramesh Sagili of Oregon State University joins Jeff and Becky to dive deep into the fascinating world of honey bee nutrition and its critical role in hive health. From the complexities of macronutrients and micronutrients to the development of a...

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Dec. 2, 2024

World Atlas of Honey with Marina Marchese (307)

In this episode, Jeff and Becky welcome back Marina Marchese, celebrated honey sommelier and author of The World Atlas of Honey. Marina shares her journey from backyard beekeeper to internationally recognized honey expert and educator. She discusses...

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