Member Posts
New Honey Extractor for Club
The club upgraded their honey extractor by purchasing a used one from Dave Korver. Harlan Ten Haken went through and serviced our old extractor (Thanks Harlan) that will be made available to club members on an upcoming auction so stay tuned for details...
Minutes of Sioux Center Chapter Meeting 9/22/20
From Dan Van Peursem: At 6:30 on Tuesday, September 22, Mark and Sandy Friedrichs hosted us on their acreage outside of LeMars, Iowa. It was another beautiful evening and setting. The meeting kicked off with folks donning their veils to observe Todd...
Recap of Meeting 9/1/20
The following is a recap of our meeting last night. It was an enjoyable evening for those that could make it and for those that couldn’t, we hope to see you in the near future. The meeting was graciously hosted by Dean and Barb Johnson on their acreage located...
What is the Proper Winter Hive Weight?
Another useful entry from Mike Overstake at the Bee Yard: APIARY PROVERB One strong hive is better than two weak hives! Beekeepers, I hope this email finds you well! Hive Tool talk: From our last email, “A Thought to Ponder”. The question was asked, "What is the...
Advice from the “Bee Yard”
The following is from Mike Overstake, a beekeeper that sends out articles periodically via “Bee Yard." Note this was sent out on Aug. 7 so the flow is not quite as strong as he mentions below. Things are starting to slow down… Bee Keepers, I hope this email finds you...
Extractor Available to Community
This post is from Ron Rynders: Several years ago Jay Schuiteman bought an extractor, and has been sharing its use with clubbers each fall. We must be thankful and also follow some rules of its use. The room will not be online until August 1. The room is on the west...
Weather Alert
A couple of weeks ago, we beekeepers and our bees enjoyed above average temperatures and now there are freeze warnings for the next few days. The unseasonably warm weather triggered early blooming trees and forage to produce an abundance of pollen for our bees. The...
Presentation from Ellen Bell
(Information thanks to Tim Stumo, North Iowa Beekeepers Association) Spring Feeding When honey bees are clustered at 45 degrees Fahrenheit and below, they only feed directly on top of the cluster. So if in late winter, early spring you see your honey bees at the top...
What Should We Be Doing Now?
Check all your hives for activity o Clean out all dead outs and inventory frames for honey & pollen Put on pollen/protein patties o Remember, raising brood is a resource consuming process (mid-summer they consume about 60lbs of honeys per month raising brood)....
