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A queen bee marked with white paste for clear identification among thousands of bees in a colony.
April 9, 2026

Saving the queen: Scientists study bee reproduction to strengthen colonies

Texas A&M AgriLife exploreshow environmental pressures disrupt the biology of honey bee colonies

Jars of fresh honey.
March 31, 2026

Texas beekeepers navigate a mixed honey harvest

Texas Crop and Weather - March 31, 2026

Beekeeper inspects a panel from a hive.
March 31, 2026

AgriLife Extension to host Beekeeping Field Days in April and May

In-person events across Texas offer hands-on instruction for beginners and experienced beekeepers

A beekeeper opens up a bee box.
October 28, 2025

Sweet comeback for Texas honey harvest  

Summer rains help honey production despite hive losses

Beekeeper inspects a panel from a hive.
June 18, 2025

Backyard beekeeper training takes flight across Texas

AgriLife Extension’s Beekeeping 101 supports new beekeepers with research-backed program

A honeybee entering a cell in a honeycomb.
October 29, 2024

Honey production up in 2024 after a difficult 2023

Texas Crop and Weather Report

July 24, 2024

AgriLife Extension adds honey bee specialist in Overton

Slater’s 18 years of experience meets industry request to improve Texas beekeeping programs

July 12, 2023

Research seeks insights on honeybee diets for healthier hives

Texas A&M AgriLife scientists examine sustainable beekeeping, agriculture and urban development

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October 26, 2022

Texas honey production down due to heat, drought

Texas Crop and Weather Report – Oct. 26, 2022

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October 26, 2021

Texas honey production dips slightly

Texas Crop and Weather Report – Oct. 26, 2021

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July 21, 2021

Pollinating the next generation of new honeybee scientists

Alex Payne ‘21 shares the personal impact of honeybee research, motivation, academic opportunities Texas A&M University afforded her

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March 26, 2021

Honeybees might need extra care post-Winter Storm Uri

Focus on food, mite control and repopulating hives

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October 20, 2020

Texas honey production tops 7.4 million pounds

Texas Crop and Weather Report – Oct. 20, 2020

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September 9, 2020

Honeybee nutrition might be key to healthy populations

AgriLife Research, USDA project looks to honey bee diets to reduce population losses