Project Apis m.

Our June review cycle is open for researchers to apply for funding! Read more on PAm’s proposal submission page: projectapism.org/apply-for-fund…

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/new…

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_Erzu…

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…

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-i… phys.org/news/2026-03-i…

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=rJMkvS…

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=JTWhkw…

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/1FAI…

La apicultura comercial requiere prestar especial atención a la seguridad tanto para los apicultores como para las abejas. Mira este vídeo de ABEJAS sobre cómo afrontar los riesgos: youtu.be/QL6f_qOTjT8?si…

The business of beekeeping requires careful attention to safety for both the beekeepers and the bees. Watch this ABEJAS video about how to deal with the risks: youtube.com/watch?v=poK41b…

Our Grower Relations Manager, Tom Johnson will join this conversation on cover cropping in California's water-scarce environments. Online April 8th, more info here: eventbrite.com/e/a-conversati…

Las abejas, al igual que otros animales, necesitan los siguientes componentes para una dieta saludable: carbohidratos, proteínas, grasas, vitaminas, minerales, sal y agua. Aprende más sobre la nutrición de las abejas melíferas con ABEJAS: youtube.com/watch?v=prHJC6…

Bees, just like other animals, need the following components to make up a healthy diet: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, salt and water. Learn more about honey bee nutrition with ABEJAS: youtube.com/watch?v=PjU3KG…

Descubre esta nueva serie de videos para apicultores, producida por nuestros socios de la Universidad Estatal de Washington. La serie se llama ABEJAS (Aprendizaje Básico y Experto en Jornadas Apícolas Sostenibles): youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Check out this new video series for training beekeepers produced by our partners at Washington State University. The series is called ABEJAS, a play on the Spanish word for ‘bees,’ and provides basic expert learning in sustainable beekeeping. youtube.com/playlist?list=…

We are so excited to support this project at Washington State University, creating bilingual resources for beekeepers: news.wsu.edu/news/2026/03/2…

New discoveries about Tropilaelaps mites ability to spread has major implications for stray swarms and package bee risks! First published by PAm-supported Rogan Tokach and Geoff Williams: bit.ly/4lJjMy9

Watch this recent webinar on the Bee Health Regulatory Consortium, led by Izzy Hill, on closing the gap for beekeepers to access new tools and products: youtube.com/watch?v=Cjm0-i…

Listen to Stetcyn and Tom as they discuss the ins and outs of different cover crop termination methods in this webinar recording! Get some helpful tips or find new ideas in handling this final portion of the cover cropping journey. Follow the link to watch on YouTube:

Congratulations to Katrina Updike, winner of George Hansen’s encaustic painting “Starting Over Again.” Thank you to everyone who supported Project Apis m. & Bee Health Collective—and to George for donating this incredible beeswax artwork!