USDA to survey for bee pests and diseases

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will conduct surveys in 13 states to examine potential causes of bee population decline. It will look at possible pest problems, as well as disease.

Google is in the honey business now

Google has introduced hives to its grounds.

Chicago hotel has hives on the roof

The Los Angles Times has a story about beehives on the roof of the Marriot Downtown, on the Magnificent Mile

Beyond The Hive: Vote for your favorite farmers' market

Everyone knows that a great farmers' market ought to have someone selling honey. Regardless, everyone knows how great farmers' markets are, so here's your chance to vote for your favorite.

English boy a beekeeper, but doesn't eat honey ...

... because he is diabetic. That did not stop him from becoming a novice beekeeper.

Agave nectar? An alternative to honey?

Here's a blogger who found out about something called agave nectar, which comes from plants in Mexico that are described as looking something like aloe plants.

Tennessee doctor produces honey on the side

An internist in Nashville, Tennessee, is a beekeeper on the side, and donates a portion of the proceeds of his honey to a children's hospital.