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Beekeeping Today Podcast

Jeff Ott, Becky Masterman
Beekeeping
Varroa Mites
Honey Production
Honey Bees
Bee Nutrition
North American Honey Bee Expo
Pollination
Beekeeping Education
Honey Shows
Beekeeping Equipment
Honey Bee Health
Varroa
Honey
Varroa Mite
Broodminder
Dalan Animal Health
Climate Change
Bee Communication
Queen Bees
Bee Health

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 jou... more

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The North American Honey Bee Expo returns January 7–9, 2027, and Kamon Reynolds joins Jeff and Becky with a preview of what beekeepers can expect in Louisville. This year's Expo expands to three full days of education, with more than 70 hours of pres... more

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Recent Guests

Kamon Reynolds
Beekeeper and North American Honey Bee Expo organizer
North American Honey Bee Expo
Episode: 2027 North American Honey Bee Expo with Kamon Reynolds (408)
Adam Pachl
Norel representative involved in developing Varroa management products
Norel
Episode: Live from the Pacific Northwest Beekeeping Conference: Varroa, Invasives, and Winter Prep (407)
David Peck
Bee researcher discussing hygienic selection, queen management, and Varroa control
Episode: Live from the Pacific Northwest Beekeeping Conference: Varroa, Invasives, and Winter Prep (407)
Brandon Hopkins
Bee researcher and Washington State University participant in honey bee monitoring
Washington State University
Episode: Live from the Pacific Northwest Beekeeping Conference: Varroa, Invasives, and Winter Prep (407)
Fred Dunn
Backyard beekeeper discussing queen management and winter preparation
Episode: Live from the Pacific Northwest Beekeeping Conference: Varroa, Invasives, and Winter Prep (407)
Gloria DeGrandi-Hoffman
Former Research Director, Tucson Bee Lab; author
USDA ARS Tucson Bee Lab
Episode: The Honey Bee and Climate Change with Dr. Gloria DeGrandi-Hoffman (406)
Emily Skala
2026 Wisconsin Honey Queen
Wisconsin Honey Producers Association
Episode: Winning at Honey with Stephanie: Getting Your Entries to the Show
Steven Coy
President of the American Honey Producers Association
American Honey Producers Association
Episode: American Honey, Russian Bees, and the Work of the AHPA with Steven Coy (405)
Vanessa Corby-Harris
Research insect physiologist, USDA Bee Lab Tucson
Carl Hayden Honey Bee Research Lab, USDA
Episode: Nutrition, Microbiomes, and Colony Health with the Carl Hayden Lab Team (404)

Hosts

Jeff Ott
Host of Beekeeping Today Podcast; extensive experience in beekeeping, community education, and podcasting.
Becky Masterman
Co-host (and frequent interviewer) with expertise in beekeeping education, outreach, and community engagement.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 441 ratings
  • Entertaining & Informative Podcast

    Really appreciate this podcast for the national news of the beekeeping industry, as well as great ideas for the hobbyist. The interviews are professional yet entertaining and bring a variety of views on all aspects of beekeeping.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hawk Hives
    United Statesa year ago
  • Jim Hartman

    Super useful information. It's given me a whole new perspective for my bee business!! HAVE HIM BACK!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cindybeebabe
    United Statesa year ago
  • Well Done Beekeeping Podcast

    Fun, informative and well done. It’s an enjoyable update for a new beekeeper like myself. Thank you. Keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LivingAbroad45
    United States2 years ago
  • Politics

    I enjoy listening to podcast, and if I’m gonna listen to one about honeybees, I don’t care about your political views anymore than I care about a musician or basketballs players political views. I unfollowed after several snide remarks, such as whether someone is gonna lose their job or “disrupter in chief”. As a veteran, I find that extremely disrespectful regardless of your affiliation! Adios!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Horseman1973
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent addition

    Becky has been an excellent addition to the team in Kim's absence! She is incredibly knowledgeable, so she asks great questions during interviews, and is just very likable!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cindybeebabe
    United States3 years ago

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Professional, informative interviews with diverse beekeeping topics.
Great guests and down-to-earth hosts make complex topics accessible.

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#34
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#235
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#115
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#219
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#80
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#13
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

2027 North American Honey Bee Expo with Kamon Reynolds (408)
Q: What are some of the other speakers and some of the topics that will be this year's expo?
Planned speakers will cover honey show preparation, earning income from smaller operations, top-bar hive and commercial beekeeping, small-scale queen rearing, microscopy, overwintering, honey production, and mite resistance.
2027 North American Honey Bee Expo with Kamon Reynolds (408)
Q: How do you handle late queens and beekeeping going into the fall?
Late-season mating can be less reliable because drones are fewer, may be in poorer condition, and can have greater mite pressure. Even successfully mated queens may not sustain a colony through winter. Reynolds recommends maintaining spare nucleus colonies so beekeepers can replace failing queens and build strong colonies before winter.
Live from the Pacific Northwest Beekeeping Conference: Varroa, Invasives, and Winter Prep (407)
Q: What is more effective for oxalic acid, the dribble or the vapor?
Kamon Reynolds says both can work very well when little brood is present. He prefers dribble in comparable circumstances, noting that it may persist longer on bees, while emphasizing that either method can be useful.
Live from the Pacific Northwest Beekeeping Conference: Varroa, Invasives, and Winter Prep (407)
Q: Are we actually making progress toward bee and management systems that can live with Varroa, and are we still likely to be treating colonies the same way in 10 years?
Panelists expect Varroa to remain a problem because colonies can be reinfested, but point to better management options, preventative approaches, and progress in selecting bees with reduced mite reproduction and treatment needs.
Winning at Honey with Stephanie: Getting Your Entries to the Show
Q: When and where will you compete for the American Honey Queen crown?
The competition for the American Honey Queen crown will take place in January in Galveston, Texas, during the American Beekeeping Federation Congress.

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Recent guests on Beekeeping Today Podcast include:

1. Kamon Reynolds
2. Adam Pachl
3. David Peck
4. Brandon Hopkins
5. Fred Dunn
6. Gloria DeGrandi-Hoffman
7. Emily Skala
8. Steven Coy

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