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Beekeeping Today Podcast

Jeff Ott, Becky Masterman

The weekly podcast bringing beekeepers the latest news, research, and insights on honey bees. Hosted by Jeff Ott and Dr. Becky Masterman, each episode features conversations with beekeepers, scientists, authors, and industry leaders. Whether you"re just starting your first hive or managing hundreds, you"ll find practical tips, fresh perspectives, and engaging stories to inspire your beekeeping journey.

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21:35

[Bonus] Short - Midwest Honey Bee Expo Interviews:...

Beekeeping Today Podcast ·

2026/04/03

In this special Beekeeping Today Podcast Short, Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman record live from the floor of the Midwest Honey Bee Expo, bringing listeners a series of conversations with beekeepers, educators, and innovators shaping today's beekeeping community. The episode captures the energy of the expo, where hundreds of beekeepers gather to learn, connect, and share ideas. From practical hive management to emerging technologies and equipment, these conversations highlight the diversity of

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08:14

[Bonus] Short - Winning Honey with Stephanie Slater

Beekeeping Today Podcast ·

2026/04/01

In this Beekeeping Today Podcast Short, Stephanie Slater launches a new monthly series focused on honey shows, judging, and the art of presenting hive products. Stephanie begins by sharing how she got started in beekeeping, tracing her journey from attending an Earth Day presentation to becoming an active honey show competitor and judge. Her story sets the stage for a series designed to make honey shows more accessible to beekeepers at all levels. This first episode focuses on the value of entering

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01:01:50

AHB Swarming with Chip Taylor and Gard Otis (378)

Beekeeping Today Podcast ·

2026/03/30

In this episode of Beekeeping Today Podcast, Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman welcome back Dr. Chip Taylor and Dr. Gard Otis for a deep dive into Africanized honey bee swarming behavior—and what it reveals about honey bee biology. The conversation begins with a listener question on comb rotation and foundation use, offering practical spring management tips for replacing old brood frames and encouraging new comb building. From there, the discussion shifts to swarming—one of the most important

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10:32

Bonus – Introducing Stephanie Slater: Honey Shows and...

Beekeeping Today Podcast ·

2026/03/24

In this short episode, we introduce Stephanie Slater and preview a new recurring segment focused on honey shows and judging. Stephanie joins the Beekeeping Today Podcast to share her background in beekeeping, with particular experience in participating in and judging honey shows. This area of beekeeping—often overlooked by many—plays an important role in evaluating honey quality, presentation, and craftsmanship. In this introduction, Stephanie discusses her involvement in honey shows and offers a

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52:41

Spotted Lanternfly Honey: Beekeeper Opportunity? (377)

Beekeeping Today Podcast ·

2026/03/23

In this episode of Beekeeping Today Podcast, Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman explore a topic that can divide beekeepers, almost immediately: spotted lanternfly honey. Today's conversation centers on spotted lanternflies, an invasive pest spreading across the eastern United States. Guests Dr. Robyn Underwood (Penn State Extension) and Dr. Ferhat Ozturk bring both field experience and research insight to the discussion. Robyn shares firsthand observations from Pennsylvania, where the insect first

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27:37

Bee Science: Varroa Mites with Dewey Caron (BSD-3)

Beekeeping Today Podcast ·

2026/03/18

Varroa mites are the most destructive parasite affecting honey bee colonies worldwide. In this Bee Science Short, Dr. Dewey Caron explains how Varroa destructor reproduces, spreads within colonies, and why understanding the mite's biology is essential for modern beekeeping. Female Varroa mites enter brood cells shortly before they are capped and reproduce alongside the developing bee. Inside the sealed cell, mites feed on the developing bee and produce offspring that emerge with the young adult bee

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01:01:58

Jamie Ellis: Improving Honey Bee Health (376)

Beekeeping Today Podcast ·

2026/03/16

Dr. Jamie Ellis joins the Beekeeping Today Podcast to discuss current honey bee research and what it means for everyday beekeeping management. Jamie directs the University of Florida Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory and has spent decades studying honey bee biology, pests, and colony health. In this conversation, he shares insights from his work with beekeepers across the United States and explains how research findings translate into practical decisions in the apiary. The discussion

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54:22

Tara Chapman: For the Bees (375)

Beekeeping Today Podcast ·

2026/03/09

In this episode, Jeff and Becky welcome back Tara Dawn Chapman, founder of Two Hives Honey and author of For the Bees: A Handbook for Happy Beekeeping. Tara first joined the podcast during the series on building a bee business, and she returns to discuss her new book, her unconventional path into beekeeping, and why she believes every beekeeper should begin by understanding honey bee biology. Tara shares how a beekeeping class sparked a dramatic career change—from working in intelligence and

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52:20

COLOSS & Honey Bee Nutrition with Dr. Priya Basu (374)

Beekeeping Today Podcast ·

2026/03/02

In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Priyadarshini "Priya" Basu of Washington State University to discuss two major topics shaping the future of beekeeping: the upcoming COLOSS North America meeting and the evolving science of honey bee nutrition. COLOSS (Prevention of Colony Losses) is an international nonprofit network of more than 2,000 honey bee researchers across 113 countries. For the first time, a multi–task force North American meeting will be held June 6–12 at Washington State University in

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01:01:48

Midwest Honey Bee Expo - Panel Discussion: Building...

Beekeeping Today Podcast ·

2026/02/23

At the 2026 Midwest Honey Bee Expo, Jeff and Becky briefly introduce a live business-focused panel before turning the conversation over to experienced beekeepers representing different scales of operation, including Kamon Reynolds, John Hill and MHBE Co-Founder, Doug Koltermann. The discussion centers on the realities of running a beekeeping operation in today's environment. Panelists address audience questions about profitability, input costs, labor, equipment investment, overwintering losses, and

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25:03

[Bonus] Colony Necropsy with Dewey (BSD-2)

Beekeeping Today Podcast ·

2026/02/18

In this episode of Bee Science with Dewey, Dewey Caron introduces the concept of a colony necropsy—the careful reading of hive debris to understand what is happening inside a honey bee colony without opening the hive. By examining wax particles, pollen fragments, brood remains, mite debris, and other material on the hive floor, beekeepers can diagnose colony health, seasonal progress, and potential stressors with minimal disturbance. Dewey explains how debris patterns change through the year, what

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48:03

Bottom Up Beekeeping (372)

Beekeeping Today Podcast ·

2026/02/16

In this episode of Beekeeping Today Podcast, Jeff and Becky welcome Scottish beekeeper and author Ray Baxter to explore an often-overlooked source of insight inside the hive—the debris on the bottom board. Ray explains how careful observation of wax flakes, pollen, Varroa fragments, chalkbrood remains, and other materials can reveal colony health, brood cycles, forage history, and stress factors without opening the hive. Drawing on years of microscopy and time-series sampling, Ray shares how

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38:34

Archive Special: How To Get Started With Bees - Part...

Beekeeping Today Podcast ·

2026/02/09

It's no accident that How to Get Started in Beekeeping remains one of the most listened-to episodes in the history of the Beekeeping Today Podcast. In this archive special, Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman are joined by Honey Bee Obscura podcast's Jim Tew, to revisit the fundamentals every new beekeeper should hear—whether you're truly starting from scratch or beginning again after losses. The conversation opens with an honest look at why people choose to keep bees and why that motivation matters

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53:30

Queens, DCAs, and Africanized Honey Bees with Chip...

Beekeeping Today Podcast ·

2026/02/02

In this in-depth episode, Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman welcome back Chip Taylor and Gard Otis to continue a wide-ranging discussion that began last summer on queen mating behavior, drone congregation areas (DCAs), and Africanized honey bees. The conversation revisits what science actually tells us about where and how queens mate, challenging the long-held assumption that mating occurs exclusively at DCAs. Chip and Gard explain how radar and genetic studies suggest a far more dynamic system, with

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46:29

Listener Beekeeping Questions (369)

Beekeeping Today Podcast ·

2026/01/26

Listener questions drive some of the most practical and wide-ranging conversations on Beekeeping Today Podcast, and this episode is packed with thoughtful questions from beekeepers at every stage. Jeff and Becky work through a full slate of listener submissions covering mentorship, overwintering decisions, feeding practices, hive tools, monitoring systems, and a few persistent beekeeping myths. The episode opens with a listener question about mentorship—how to make it effective, sustainable, and

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19:18

Bonus: Bee Science with Dewey — Clustering and Winter...

Beekeeping Today Podcast ·

2026/01/21

In this inaugural episode of Bee Science with Dewey Caron, PhD, Dewey takes a close look at one of the most fundamental — and often misunderstood — aspects of honey bee winter biology: clustering. Why do honey bees form a winter cluster, and what actually determines whether a colony survives until spring? Dewey explains how clustering is not simply about staying warm, but about energy efficiency, colony organization, and collective behavior. He walks listeners through how cluster size, food

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58:57

Cold-Climate Beekeeping and Winter Feeding Insights...

Beekeeping Today Podcast ·

2026/01/19

In this episode of Beekeeping Today Podcast, Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman welcome back cold-climate beekeeper and data-driven researcher Etienne Tardif, joining the conversation from Canada's far north. Etienne keeps bees in the Yukon—well above the 60th parallel—where winter temperatures routinely reach extremes few beekeepers ever experience. The discussion begins with a listener question about queen genetics and whether mating across multiple bee lines can combine desirable traits like winter

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01:20:58

[Bonus] North American Honey Bee Expo 2026, Day 3...

Beekeeping Today Podcast ·

2026/01/11

Join us for a special series of episodes recorded live from the floor of the North American Honey Bee Expo in Louisville, KY, January 8–10, 2026. Jeff and Becky bring you the latest beekeeping insights, trends, and innovations directly from one of the biggest beekeeping events of the year. Tune in as we chat with industry leaders, researchers, and beekeepers from across the country. Whether you're attending in person or catching up from home, these episodes will keep you connected to the hive buzz

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01:06:44

[Bonus] North American Honey Bee Expo 2026, Day 2...

Beekeeping Today Podcast ·

2026/01/10

Join us for a special series of episodes recorded live from the floor of the North American Honey Bee Expo in Louisville, KY, January 8–10, 2026. Jeff and Becky bring you the latest beekeeping insights, trends, and innovations directly from one of the biggest beekeeping events of the year. Tune in as we chat with industry leaders, researchers, and beekeepers from across the country. Whether you're attending in person or catching up from home, these episodes will keep you connected to the hive buzz

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02:50

[Bonus] North American Honey Bee Expo 2026, Day 1...

Beekeeping Today Podcast ·

2026/01/09

Join us for a special series of episodes recorded live from the floor of the North American Honey Bee Expo in Louisville, KY, January 8–10, 2026. Jeff and Becky bring you the latest beekeeping insights, trends, and innovations directly from one of the biggest beekeeping events of the year. Tune in as we chat with industry leaders, researchers, and beekeepers from across the country. Whether you're attending in person or catching up from home, these episodes will keep you connected to the hive buzz

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