ONFARM Support 's Entries

• 22 Jul 2022
  Beekeepers allowed to work hives in NSW

  9 JULY 2022 Amendments have been made to the 'do not move' order that is in place for all beekeepers in NSW under the general emergency zone (blue zone). The do not tamper component of the order has been removed. Beekeepers are now allowed to work throu... read more

  261 | Posted by ONFARM Support - Admin
• Beekeepers allowed to work hives in NSW

  9 JULY 2022 Amendments have been made to the 'do not move' order that is in place for all beekeepers in NSW under the general emergency zone (blue zone). The do not tamper component of the order has been removed. Beekeepers are now allowed to work throu... read more

  261 Posted by ONFARM Support - Admin
• 22 Jul 2022
  Beekeeping 101

  If you are thinking about setting up a bee hive, it is an exciting time, but important you have all the information you need. We've pulled together some top tips in the videos below to help you get started. We also encourage you to contact your local bee... read more

  256 | Posted by ONFARM Support - Admin
• Beekeeping 101

  If you are thinking about setting up a bee hive, it is an exciting time, but important you have all the information you need. We've pulled together some top tips in the videos below to help you get started. We also encourage you to contact your local bee... read more

  256 Posted by ONFARM Support - Admin
• 16 May 2022
  Hopguard 3 as a Summer Treatment

  HOPGUARD 3 AS A SUMMER TREATMENT Beekeeper-Funded Research Randy Oliver, with collaboration by Aris Roberts First published in ABJ February 2022   In the summer of 2020, I tested using Hopguard 3 to control varroa. Unfortunately, the label was not clear, ... read more

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• Hopguard 3 as a Summer Treatment

  HOPGUARD 3 AS A SUMMER TREATMENT Beekeeper-Funded Research Randy Oliver, with collaboration by Aris Roberts First published in ABJ February 2022   In the summer of 2020, I tested using Hopguard 3 to control varroa. Unfortunately, the label was not clear, ... read more

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• 16 May 2022
  An Online Model for Varroa Management

  An Online Model for Varroa Management Randy Oliver and Trish Harness First published in ABJ February 2022   Beekeepers worldwide have been using Randy’s Varroa Model with great success since its release in 2017.  But there has been a demand for an online ... read more

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• An Online Model for Varroa Management

  An Online Model for Varroa Management Randy Oliver and Trish Harness First published in ABJ February 2022   Beekeepers worldwide have been using Randy’s Varroa Model with great success since its release in 2017.  But there has been a demand for an online ... read more

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• 16 May 2022
  2022 Extended-Release Oxalic Update: Part 1

  2022 Extended-Release Oxalic Update Part 1 Randy OliverScientificBeekeeping.com First published in ABJ March 2022   As more and more beekeepers try to wean themselves off amitraz, there is great interest in oxalic acid.  Unfortunately, a dose of OA by any... read more

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• 2022 Extended-Release Oxalic Update: Part 1

  2022 Extended-Release Oxalic Update Part 1 Randy OliverScientificBeekeeping.com First published in ABJ March 2022   As more and more beekeepers try to wean themselves off amitraz, there is great interest in oxalic acid.  Unfortunately, a dose of OA by any... read more

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• 16 Mar 2022
  Observations on Pollen Subs: Part 4- Nectar, Water, and Humidity

  Observations on Pollen Subs:  Part 4 Nectar, Water, and Humidity First published in ABJ January 2022 Randy OliverScientificBeekeeping.com   Last month I pointed out that there is something about even a light natural pollen flow that seems to increase a ... read more

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• Observations on Pollen Subs: Part 4- Nectar, Water, and Humidity

  Observations on Pollen Subs:  Part 4 Nectar, Water, and Humidity First published in ABJ January 2022 Randy OliverScientificBeekeeping.com   Last month I pointed out that there is something about even a light natural pollen flow that seems to increase a ... read more

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• 10 Mar 2022
  A Comparative Trial of the Pollen Subs 2020: Part 2

  A COMPARATIVE TRIAL OF THE POLLEN SUBS 2020 Part 2 First published in ABJ August 2021 Vincent Riciglianoa and Randy OliverbaUSDA-ARS, bScientificBeekeeping.com   Last month I described how we set up our comparative trial of several pollen subs. Now it’s t... read more

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• A Comparative Trial of the Pollen Subs 2020: Part 2

  A COMPARATIVE TRIAL OF THE POLLEN SUBS 2020 Part 2 First published in ABJ August 2021 Vincent Riciglianoa and Randy OliverbaUSDA-ARS, bScientificBeekeeping.com   Last month I described how we set up our comparative trial of several pollen subs. Now it’s t... read more

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• 10 Mar 2022
  A Comparative Trial of the Pollen Subs 2020: Part 3

  A COMPARATIVE TRIAL OF THE POLLEN SUBS 2020 Part 3 Beekeeper-Funded Research First published in ABJ September 2021 Randy OliverScientificBeekeeping.com   Some research institutions avoid the testing of name-brand products for obvious reasons, and some tra... read more

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• A Comparative Trial of the Pollen Subs 2020: Part 3

  A COMPARATIVE TRIAL OF THE POLLEN SUBS 2020 Part 3 Beekeeper-Funded Research First published in ABJ September 2021 Randy OliverScientificBeekeeping.com   Some research institutions avoid the testing of name-brand products for obvious reasons, and some tra... read more

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• 10 Mar 2022
  Observations on Pollen Subs: Part 2 — Why Didn’t My Test Hives Grow?

  Observations on Pollen Subs Part 2 Why Didn’t My Test Hives Grow? First published in ABJ September 2021 Randy OliverScientificBeekeeping.com   After the first of July we find it difficult to get nucs to grow, despite continual feeding. Is the lack of resp... read more

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• Observations on Pollen Subs: Part 2 — Why Didn’t My Test Hives Grow?

  Observations on Pollen Subs Part 2 Why Didn’t My Test Hives Grow? First published in ABJ September 2021 Randy OliverScientificBeekeeping.com   After the first of July we find it difficult to get nucs to grow, despite continual feeding. Is the lack of resp... read more

  322 Posted by ONFARM Support
• 10 Mar 2022
  Glyphosate fact checking

  This is a very contentious subject, but how much of the media alarm over glyphosate is based upon actual risk assessment? Having run my garden and orchard organically for many years, I was faced with invasive Vinca major and Himalaya blackberries that wer... read more

  382 | Posted by ONFARM Support
• Glyphosate fact checking

  This is a very contentious subject, but how much of the media alarm over glyphosate is based upon actual risk assessment? Having run my garden and orchard organically for many years, I was faced with invasive Vinca major and Himalaya blackberries that wer... read more

  382 Posted by ONFARM Support
• 10 Mar 2022
  Observations on Pollen Subs: Part 3–Placement of the Pollen

  Observations on Pollen Subs: Part 3 Placement of the Pollen Patty First published in ABJ October 2021 Randy OliverScientificBeekeeping.com There doesn’t appear to be a benefit from feeding pollen sub when there’s already a substantial natural pollen flow... read more

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• Observations on Pollen Subs: Part 3–Placement of the Pollen

  Observations on Pollen Subs: Part 3 Placement of the Pollen Patty First published in ABJ October 2021 Randy OliverScientificBeekeeping.com There doesn’t appear to be a benefit from feeding pollen sub when there’s already a substantial natural pollen flow... read more

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• 10 Mar 2022
  A Comparative Trial of the Pollen Subs: Part 4–Why did some Subs Outperform Others

  A COMPARATIVE TRIAL OF THE POLLEN SUBS Part 4: Why did some Subs Outperform Others? Beekeeper-Funded Research Randy OliverScientificBeekeeping.com   Contents Back to my 2020 california trial Have we been focusing on the wrong suspects? Protein in Animal ... read more

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• A Comparative Trial of the Pollen Subs: Part 4–Why did some Subs Outperform Others

  A COMPARATIVE TRIAL OF THE POLLEN SUBS Part 4: Why did some Subs Outperform Others? Beekeeper-Funded Research Randy OliverScientificBeekeeping.com   Contents Back to my 2020 california trial Have we been focusing on the wrong suspects? Protein in Animal ... read more

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• 10 Mar 2022
  A Comparative Trial of the Pollen Subs: Part 5– Revisiting de Groot

     Contents Diving into de groot Understanding what De Groot did The problem with normalizing to tryptophan Re-interpreting de groot’s findings Protein conversion — Patty into bees Justus von Liebig’s Law of the Minimum and essential amino acids My diet c... read more

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• A Comparative Trial of the Pollen Subs: Part 5– Revisiting de Groot

     Contents Diving into de groot Understanding what De Groot did The problem with normalizing to tryptophan Re-interpreting de groot’s findings Protein conversion — Patty into bees Justus von Liebig’s Law of the Minimum and essential amino acids My diet c... read more

  325 Posted by ONFARM Support
• 10 Mar 2022
  A Comparative Trial of the Pollen Subs: Part 6- Do We Need to Revise De Groot?

  A COMPARATIVE TRIAL OF THE POLLEN SUBS Part 6: DO WE NEED TO REVISE DE GROOT? Beekeeper-Funded Research First Published in ABJ December 2021 Randy OliverScientificBeekeeping.com Bee nutritionists have long cited the essential amino acid ratios suggested ... read more

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• A Comparative Trial of the Pollen Subs: Part 6- Do We Need to Revise De Groot?

  A COMPARATIVE TRIAL OF THE POLLEN SUBS Part 6: DO WE NEED TO REVISE DE GROOT? Beekeeper-Funded Research First Published in ABJ December 2021 Randy OliverScientificBeekeeping.com Bee nutritionists have long cited the essential amino acid ratios suggested ... read more

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• 20 Oct 2021
  A Comparative Trial of the Pollen Subs 2020: Part 1

  A COMPARATIVE TRIAL OF THE POLLEN SUBS 2020 Part 1 Beekeeper-Funded Research First published in ABJ July 2021 Randy OliverScientificBeekeeping.com California has been in a “mega-drought” for a decade. In many areas, there is not enough natural forage in ... read more

  336 | Posted by ONFARM Support
• A Comparative Trial of the Pollen Subs 2020: Part 1

  A COMPARATIVE TRIAL OF THE POLLEN SUBS 2020 Part 1 Beekeeper-Funded Research First published in ABJ July 2021 Randy OliverScientificBeekeeping.com California has been in a “mega-drought” for a decade. In many areas, there is not enough natural forage in ... read more

  336 Posted by ONFARM Support
• 20 Oct 2021
  A Test of Thermal Treatment for Varroa: Part 2

  Beekeeper-funded Research A Test of Thermal Treatment for Varroa Part 2 First published in ABJ April 2021 Randy OliverScientificBeekeeping.com Last month I covered the theory of using thermal treatment (hyperthermia) to control varroa, and some of the des... read more

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• A Test of Thermal Treatment for Varroa: Part 2

  Beekeeper-funded Research A Test of Thermal Treatment for Varroa Part 2 First published in ABJ April 2021 Randy OliverScientificBeekeeping.com Last month I covered the theory of using thermal treatment (hyperthermia) to control varroa, and some of the des... read more

  525 Posted by ONFARM Support
• 20 Oct 2021
  A Comparative Trial of the Pollen Subs 2020: Part 1

  A COMPARATIVE TRIAL OF THE POLLEN SUBS 2020 Part 1 Beekeeper-Funded Research First published in ABJ July 2021 Randy OliverScientificBeekeeping.com California has been in a “mega-drought” for a decade. In many areas, there is not enough natural forage in ... read more

  480 | Posted by ONFARM Support
• A Comparative Trial of the Pollen Subs 2020: Part 1

  A COMPARATIVE TRIAL OF THE POLLEN SUBS 2020 Part 1 Beekeeper-Funded Research First published in ABJ July 2021 Randy OliverScientificBeekeeping.com California has been in a “mega-drought” for a decade. In many areas, there is not enough natural forage in ... read more

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