October newsletter from National Honey Board

Here's what arrived in my inbox: recipes for honey pumpkin mousse, pumpkin hummus, honey pumpkin pie and, for the cosmetically inclined, harvest pumpkin exfoliating mask:

Wisconsin beekeepers preparing for winter

After battling a tough summer in 2010, beekeepers in Wisconsin are preparing their hives for the coming winter.

Honey production in Turkey does not translate into exports

Because of marketing and other problems, Turkey does not export much of its honey. This report notes that honey production is not considered a commercial activity in Turkey.

Connecticut beekeepers featured in NY Times

The Times reminds us that honeybees are responsible for pollinating the apple crop.

Battling 'funny honey'

This Associated Press story summarizes the overall issue of suspect honey and how states are battling it. North Carolina is the latest state to take measures to ensure the integrity of honey.

Fall harvest time for honey

This story from Vermont reminds us that fall harvests are beginning everywhere

Bees try to recover from NYC tornadoes

Trees damaged by last week's tornadoes exposed some bee colonies, which now are trying to recover.