Beekeeping Today Podcast
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.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 371
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Varroa and Tropilaelaps Updates with Dr. Sammy Ramsey (S6, E23)
In this enlightening episode, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Samuel Ramsey for his fifth appearance on the podcast. Renowned for his groundbreaking work on honey bee parasites, ‘Dr. Sammy’ brings his …
European Foulbrood with Dr. Meghan Milbrath (S6, E22)
On today’s episode, Jeff and Becky talk with Dr. Meghan Milbrath, assistant professor at Michigan State University. Meghan splits her time between teaching at the MSU veterinary school, extension and…
Pesticides and Honey Bees with Dr. Judy Wu-Smart (S6, E21)
In today’s episode of Beekeeping Today Podcast, we delve deep into the intricate world of honey bees and the environmental challenges they face. Today, we are honored to chat with Dr. Judy Wu-Smart, …
American Honey Producers Assn with Chris Hiatt (S6, E20)
In today’s episode, Jeff and Becky chat with Chris Hiatt, the President of the American Honey Producers Association (AHPA). AHPA, with a history dating back to its establishment in 1969, has been a c…
Bee Conspiracy with Author David Boito (S6, E19)
In pop culture, beekeepers are generally portrayed as quirky side characters. There are exceptions, of course. The movie Ullee's Gold with Peter Fonda, comes to mind, as does The Secret Life of Bees,…
Honey Labeling and Native vs. Non-Native with Eugene Makovec (S6, E18)
On today’s show, Jeff and Becky welcome back Eugene Makovec, editor of the American Bee Journal!
Honey labeling laws vary widely across the US, creating a complex patchwork of regulations that can be…
Rooftop Beekeeping with the Bee Buddies in Chicago (S6, E17)
On today's episode, guest cohost Becky Masterman, PhD, joins Jeff to talk with Al Renslow, who lives at a Chicago senior living community, The Admiral at the Lake. Al, a retired schoolteacher turned …
Deterring Bears using Electric Fencing with John Rath (S6, E16)
Fall is here. No amount of denial no longer can hide that fact, now. There is lots to do to prep the bees for the coming cold months. You should be well down that task list of colony preparation. In…
The American Beekeeping Federation with President Dan Winter (S6, E15)
There are two organizations shaping the American beekeeping industry: the American Beekeeping Federation (ABF) and the American Honey Producers Association (AHPA). On today’s episode, we talk with Da…
The North American Honey Bee Expo with Kamon Reynolds (S6, E14)
On this week’s episode we welcome beekeeper, YouTube influencer and conference organizer Kamon Reynolds.
Kamon’s YouTube channel provides viewers factual and entertaining looks at managing honey bees…
Raising Resilient Bees with Eric and Joy McEwen (S6, E13)
Welcome to another episode of Beekeeping Today Podcast! This week, we're excited to host Joy and Eric McEwen, the authors behind the recently released book, “Raising Resilient Bees.” The McEwens offe…
Archive Special: Long Hives with Tina Sebestyen (S6, E12)
While Jeff and Kim are taking time this week to tend their bees, we bring you this Archive Special from May of 2021. In this third installment of our five-part Hive Types Series, we talk with Colorad…
Archive Special: HBHC Varroa Management Updates with Dr. Dewey Caron (S6, E11)
On today’s episode we are joined by professor, author and noted speaker Dr. Dewey Caron. Dewey is an active member of the Honey Bee Health Coalition where he helps with the creation and maintenance o…
Bee and Butterfly Fund and the US Farm Bill with Beck Masterman and John Miller (S6, E10)
Thanks to Jennifer Keller, opening this episode! Jennifer stopped at the Betterbee booth during EAS and left us that greeting! You too can record an opening for an upcoming episode! Simply record on…
Western Apicultural Society Annual Conference with Etienne Tardiff and Ron Miksha (S6, E09)
Etienne Tardif and Ron Miksha join us today to talk about the Western Apicultural Society 2023 Conference in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Listen in as they talk about all that’s going to be happening a…
The New HiveIQ with Victor Croker (S6, E08)
On today’s podcast, we talk with third generation Australian commercial beekeeper, Victor Croker. When we caught up with Victor, he was in the States promoting his new EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) hive…
Amiflex with Véto-Pharma's Amber Leach and Miguel Rodriguez (S6, E07)
In this episode we talk with Amber Leach, North American Sales Manager, and Dr. Miguel Angel Rodriguez, DVM, and Business Development Head, from Véto-Pharma. Véto-Pharma is just rolling out and the…
The Mind of a Bee with Dr. Lars Chittka (S6, E06)
We are excited to bring you this packed episode. We start with Jeff talking with Becky Masterman, from the Minnesota Honey Producers Assn. about the USDA-ARS National Publication 305 (NP-305) and its…
The National Honey Board, American Honey Princess & more! (S6, E05)
In today's episode, we have two guests, both deep in the promotion of honey and honey bees. First up, Jeff talks with Allison Hager, the 2023 American Honey Princess, and then we talk with Keith Sei…
EFB, Native v. Apis m. and More with Dr. Andony Melathopoulos (S6, E04)
In today’s episode, we welcome back Dr. Andony Melathopoulos of Oregon State University. In this episode, Andony talks about the dual concerns surrounding European Foulbrood (EFB) and the ongoing deb…