Monday, September 14, 2009
Two graduate students in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences -- Abby Kalkstein and Holly Holt -- were recently awarded fellowships in pollinator health sponsored by ice cream-maker Haagen-Dazs. (more)
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Honeybees across the country are dying by the millions due to Colony Collapse Disorder and other environmental factors. But homeowners and gardeners can chip in to promote healthy honeybee populations, thanks in part to the educational efforts of Penn State Master Gardeners. (more)
Monday, August 18, 2008
Honey bees industriously bring pollen and nectar to the hive, but along with the bounty comes a wide variety of pesticides, according to Penn State researchers. Add the outside assault to the pesticides already in the waxy structure of the hive, and bee researchers see a problem difficult to evaluate and correct. However, an innovative approach may mitigate at least some beeswax contamination. (more)