The Honeycrisp apple variety is popular around the world but poses problems for producers. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Kait Thornton, a fourth-generation apple farmer in Washington state.

James Hillemeyer, vice president of the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association, says consumers deserve to know what’s really ...

I accidentally killed 147,000 honey bees while managing the farm. With the penny going away, what should you do with the ones in your coin jar? The Lone House Democrat Who Thinks His Party Has the ...

Every second Saturday in September, Rid-All Green Partnership welcomes thousands for the Fresh Fest Cleveland, a health and wellness festival known for featuring unique local vendors and nationally ...

Kristie and Scotty Hinds’ hives multiplied by over tenfold after they fell in love with the insects When Kristie and Scotty Hinds started raising bees, it was just to have fresh honey. Eight years ...

Shane investigates the future of bees, from honey bees to wild native species, in a changing world. Everyone knows the honey bee, but it’s just one species – there are 20,000 others! Humans have ...

In a typical spring, Steve Ellis’ hives would have been buzzing with healthy bee colonies, ready for the honey production season to start in May. This year, Ellis opened many of his hives to silence ...

Beekeepers have a lot to think about when it comes to the safety of their hives. Everything from climate change to proper nutrition is on the list for consistent checks and monitoring. Not all outside ...

Spending a Saturday morning visiting the farm stands dotting rural roads is like playing an immersive agricultural video game. As you hit more stands, you win by gathering the most greens, loaves and ...

RHINELANDER, Wis. (WSAW) - Beekeepers across the state are noticing a loss in their bee colonies, especially in the last year. But they’re coming to realize it’s not just impacting them, it’s ...