The ABC’s of Bees by Certified Bee Master

Nov 22, 2022

In the November-December 2022 issue of Small Farm Canada, Certified Bee Master, Deborah Acheson advises on what to expect, how to be successful as well as the mechanics of getting started in beekeeping on your farm, homestead or property.

Deborah raises strong, healthy bees at Smith Lake Farm, Black Creek, British Columbia and also teaches and certifies others in beekeeping.

During the pandemic Acheson altered delivery of her beekeeping certification courses to online between February and May with two onsite days to complete the certification in June.

For more information on how to become a certified beekeeper see the November-December issue of Small Farm Canada magazine. Subscribe here and get each publication delivered straight to your door!

Source : Small Farm Canada

Video: Supplemental Nitrogen on Soybeans: Can Early Nitrogen Increase Yield?

Can supplemental nitrogen help soybeans reach higher yield potential? Technical Agronomist Tim Sickman walks through an ongoing trial at the Nutrien Innovation Farm in Owensboro, Kentucky, exploring whether a modest amount of nitrogen applied at planting can support higher-yielding soybean environments.

The trial compares 30 pounds of supplemental nitrogen across both 15- and 30-inch rows, along with treatments that include sulfur and micronutrients. Similar trials conducted in 2024 and 2025 delivered a six- to seven-bushel yield response, prompting the team to expand the research this season.

Early observations show that treated soybeans are slightly taller and averaging about two additional nodes on the main stem. These added nodes could create more opportunities for blooms and pods, but the true results will come at harvest when the team evaluates pod development, seed fill and final yield.

In This Video:

Why high-yield soybeans may need supplemental nitrogen

Results from the 2024 and 2025 trials

Nitrogen treatments in 15- and 30-inch rows

Fertilizer placement and application methods

Differences in plant height and node counts

Potential effects on pod development and yield