Almond Pollination Archives - Scientific Beekeeping

Testing Cotton Matrices for OAE

Randy — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 23:01:38 +0000

Contents The Fabrics to Test Preparation A Field Trial Results Discussion TESTING COTTON MATRICES FOR OAE Randy Oliver ScientificBeekeeping.com First published in ABJ January 2023 I continue to look for improved methods for application of extended-release oxalic acid (OAE), and thought that perhaps there might be an inexpensive, fully biodegradable all-cotton fabric that […]

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2009 Almond Pollination Outlook

Randy — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:13:37 +0000

2009 Almond Pollination Outlook Randy Oliver ScientificBeekeeping.com First published in ABJ November 2008 This is again the time of year when beekeepers want someone to look into the crystal ball and make predictions about the upcoming pollination season. No one that I know of has such a clairvoyant device, but we can certainly discuss […]

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Determining The Relative Value of Hives for Almond Pollination

GS — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 06:40:14 +0000

Contents A Revisit of Sheesley and Poduska. 1 Sheesley and Poduska’s Data. 2 Sheesley’s Conclusion. 7 Citations and Notes. 8 Determining the Relative Value of Hives for Almond Pollination First Published in ABJ October 2018 Randy Oliver ScientificBeekeeping.com As we approach time to line up almond contracts, we should be setting prices […]

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2012 Almond Pollination Update

Randy — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:05:24 +0000

2012 Almond Pollination Update ScientificBeekeeping.com First Published in ABJ in April 2012 Randy Oliver Who woulda thunk, what with all the lousy weather last spring, widespread summer drought, the reports of massive queen failures, the disastrous honey crop, and the high winter losses of the past few years, that there would have been enough colonies […]

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Almond Pollination 2008 and Beyond

Randy — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 18:26:28 +0000

Almond Pollination 2008 and Beyond The Game Continues Randy Oliver ScientificBeekeeping.com First published in ABJ Oct 2007 As I write this, it’s mid August, and a beekeepers thoughts turn toward almonds. Not the nut, but the beautiful blossoming trees, and especially their need for pollination. My friends in Chile and Australia have already moved […]

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California Dreaming vs California Reality: The Status of Almond Pollination – Part 2

Randy — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 18:03:06 +0000

California Dreamin’ Part 2 Randy Oliver ScientificBeekeeping.com First Published in ABJ in November 2006 The almond pollination market is dynamic, but I haven’t heard of much change since last month. It appears that beekeepers affected by drought and heat have taken their losses and readjusted their expected numbers of colonies. Many who hoped to make […]

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California Dreaming vs. California Reality: The Status of Almond Pollination for 2007 – Part 1

Randy — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 17:42:21 +0000

California Dreamin’ vs. California Reality: The Status of Almond Pollination for 2007 Part 1 By Randy Oliver with Keith Jarrett © Randy Oliver 2007 ScientificBeekeeping.com First Published in ABJ in October 2006 Photos to be added Last year California relived the Gold Rush of 1849. But this time the rush was not for the precious […]

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