Monthly Archives: August 2021

Modern beekeeping workshop organized

Rawalpindi: A three-day training workshop on modern beekeeping concluded at the Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University in Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR), here Thursday. The workshop was organized by the Entomology Department of PMAS-AAUR as part of the “Billion Tree Honey (BTH) Pilot Phase” project in collaboration with the Ministry of …

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Nectar a tasty bait for pollinators | County life

While my husband and I drank our evening drink on the porch, I watched a hummingbird sink its beak into every flower of my red sage. I know the role of pollen and the role of pollinators, but it reminded me of nectar. I don’t remember studying nectar in horticultural …

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Heat, humidity and another chance for a storm

Meteorologist Myles Henderson’s first warning forecast A typical summer day… Highs will climb to 90 degrees today, about 5 degrees above normal for this time of year. With humidity, it will be more like 100 this afternoon. Expect a nice mix of mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies today with …

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Watch a Live Rooftop Honey Harvest (Castro Valley)

Home »* Best choice *, Eat and drink, in person Wednesday 25 August 2021 – 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | No cost Castro Valley Natural Grocery | 3295 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley, California Our East Bay Natural Grocers bees have been busy and soon you will have the …

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Untapped talents to develop projects with American producers

Five emerging filmmakers have been selected for Untapped, an Australian talent development program in Film and Screen Australia for under-represented voices. The initiative, funded with support from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, will connect five filmmakers and their projects with American production companies to develop their work for the global …

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Frozen Honey TikTok Trend May Cause Health Problems

Health experts claim that frequent consumption of frozen honey can lead to weight gain, high blood sugar, gastrointestinal problems, and cavities. This summer has been hot! In fact, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), July 2021 was the hottest month on Earth on record. With the temperatures …

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Dry Honey Products Market Size and Forecast 2021-2028 | Key players – Augason Farms, Archer Daniels Midland, The Good Scents, Maple Leaf Garden Food, Natural Sourcing, Wuhu Deli Foods, Island Abbey Foods,

Dry Honey Products Market Size and Forecast Dry honey products market Data and acquisition research study with trends and opportunities 2021-2028, The Dry Honey Products Market study is a compilation of the Dry Honey Products market in its entirety on the basis of types, applications, Trends and Opportunities, Mergers and …

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Summary of apple and honey recipes

These sweet and savory recipes feature the classic and infallible Rosh Hashanah combination: apples and honey. Never miss the best stories and events! To have Boston Jew this week. (Photo: David Malosh for The New York Times, with food styling by Vivian Lui) Sweet, cake-like challah makes luxury bread pudding. …

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Eye allergies in children: causes, symptoms and treatment

Allergies are one of the most common medical conditions in children. Seasonal allergies (or hay fever) affect more than 7% of children in the United States. If your child has itchy, red, or watery eyes, your child may have allergies. Eye allergies in children are often caused by environmental allergens, …

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The return of the king | North West

Western white pine, as a species, was known as royal pine in the early 1900s due to its dominance over the landscape and the outsized role it played in the lumber industry. And this particular tree was the fattest of the great, the largest known western white pine, a distinction …

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Why Sunflowers Face East | UC Davis

Sunflowers face the rising sun because the increased morning heat attracts more bees and also helps plants reproduce more efficiently, according to a study by researchers at the University of California at Davis. The results were published on August 9 in New Phytologist. “It’s quite striking that they’re facing east,” …

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New and innovative sweeteners for bakers | 2021-08-10

In addition to stevia, there is now a growing toolbox of natural sweeteners available to bakers. Some are notcalorie substitutes for sugar. Others are considered more label-friendly and sustainable crops. One example is Pure, Single Origin Organic Coconut Nectar. “Coconut nectar is a ‘new’ millennial ingredient,” said Paul Whitman, specialty …

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Honey production can increase tenfold in Pakistan: report

BEIJING: Pakistani honey production has the potential to increase tenfold, according to a report released by the China-Pakistan Agriculture and Industrial Information Cooperation Platform (CAPIC) Noted. In Pakistan, the honey industry has a good reputation and huge potential to make people’s lives sweeter. Endowed with rich species of bees and …

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Heating and humidity in the building

Meteorologist Myles Henderson’s first warning forecast Return to the summer heat and humidity… Watch out for the areas of scattered fog this morning. Expect a nice mix of mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies today. An isolated downpour or thunderstorm could occur this afternoon, but rain will not be widespread. …

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Virginia Webb: Local beekeeper and farmer

Virginia Webb has an international reputation as a leading expert in bees and honey. Its Sourwood honey has been selected four times as the best in the world at the World Honey Show. And, its Sourwood Honey has been voted the best in the country for the past five years …

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Crushed beehives for crucial almond pollination

Beekeepers are working hard to make the almond pollination season in Northwest Victoria a booming success this year. Key points: Bees are needed to carry pollen from flower to flower on almond trees because almonds are not wind pollinated like some other crops. Tumut beekeeper rescued 1,200 beehives from swampy …

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Our love-hate relationship with dandelions

URBANA, Ill. – For a child, a dandelion is a magical thing. It is one of the first plants we learn to recognize. Bright yellow flowers make cheerful bouquets, necklaces and wreaths. The white fluffy seed heads become wishes when we close our eyes and blow. Adults, especially home gardeners …

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What is the Indian Domestic Violence Law and why is Honey Singh reserved?

Earlier this week, famous rapper Honey Singh’s wife Shalini Singh filed a 118-page petition with numerous charges against her husband and parents. Shalini’s accusations detail incidents dating back to 2011, when the couple spent their honeymoon vacation in Mauritius. She accused Honey Singh, aka Hridesh Singh, of psychological, physical and …

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Beetles, butterflies and bees! Oh my! | Bay naturalist

A white-rimmed sphinx hovers over a flower for food. It is one of the many species of the Sphingidae family commonly referred to as hummingbirds due to their size and flight characteristics. (Tom Koerner / US Fish & Wildlife Service) Picasa Pollination is the movement of pollen from the male …

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Which beekeeper costume should I buy? – WKBN.com

Which beekeeper costume is the best? Beekeeping is a satisfying, sustainable and potentially lucrative activity. As beekeeping grows in popularity, many beginner beekeepers may be looking for the perfect costume to keep them safe and comfortable during those long days spent tending the beehive or harvesting the delicious honey. Buying …

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Labor pains hit menus where it hurts

Photo courtesy of Bellagreen Pent-up demand drives customers back to their favorite restaurants, but sometimes they’re disappointed to find a menu with less choice, higher prices, and some of their favorite dishes gone. In the struggle to recruit staff after the pandemic amid a critical labor shortage, operators are finding …

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Nightmare Honey II (Release Show) – Whammy Bar, Auckland

| NIGHTMARE HONEY FESTIVAL |BABY SIONOVDEEP STATEDJ SHITSHOWELENA ILJIĆNIGHTMARE HONEYPHFROY IRWIN Nightmare Honey is a collaborative music effort led by Raine Genevieve. The first release under this name consisted of a series of LO-FI emo and goth melodies performed during Auckland’s level 4 lockdown in 2020. She worked online with …

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A little warmer for the rest of the week

Better weather is on the way. It won’t be scorching heat by any means, but with the humidity rising late in the day, you’ll likely be using the air conditioner a bit more. The increased humidity in the air could also eventually contribute to producing a few thunderstorms. Today: Rather …

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