Gene Brandi's guest appearances

Gene Brandi

The Organic View

Beekeeping Today Podcast

Ross Conrad

Jonathan Lundgren

Michael Smith

John Miller

Kim Eierman

Maryam Henein

Brian Peterson

Jeff Anderson

Matthew Shepherd

Steve Ellis

David Peck

David Firth

Peter Jenkins

Peter Nelson

Marla Spivak

OwlTail

Gene Brandi is a West Coast beekeeper, based out of Los Banos, California. Gene is is a great spokesman for the beekeeping industry having spent over 40 years in the business. Gene is Past President of American Beekeeping Federation, has served as the Chair of The National Honey Board, Chair of the Almond Board of California, and served in committees of both organizations... along with other responsibilities including serving on the Project Apis m Board and Carl Hayden Bee Research Center's Industry Liaison Committee. He is a busy man and we were fortunate to catch him on a busy day while he had a spare moment. On the episode, Gene talks with Jeff and Kim about the pollination business from the perspective of a longtime beekeeper in the California Central Valley. Almonds are a part of his business, but so are many of the other crops grown there throughout the year. He doesn't travel out of State with his bees but he is often on the move with them from one crop to another throughout the growing season.   __ This episode is brought to you by Global Patties! Global Patties is a family business that manufactures protein supplement patties for honey bees. Feeding your hives protein supplement patties will help ensure that they produce strong and health colonies by increasing brood production and overall honey flow. Global offers a variety of standard patties, as well as custom patties to meet your specific needs. Visit them today at http://globalpatties.com and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this show with Gene!  __ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com Thanks to Bee Culture, the Magazine of American Beekeeping, for their support of The Beekeeping Today Podcast. Available in print and digital at www.beeculture.com   Thank you for listening!  Podcast music: Young Presidents, "Be Strong"

Gene Brandi is a West Coast beekeeper, based out of Los Banos, California. Gene is is a great spokesman for the beekeeping industry having spent over 40 years in the business. Gene is Past President of <a href="https://www.abfnet.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">American Beekeeping Federation</a>, has served as the Chair of <a href="https://www.honey.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The National Honey Board</a>, Chair of the <a href="https://www.almonds.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Almond Board of California</a>, and served in committees of both organizations... along with other responsibilities including serving on the <a href="https://www.projectapism.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Project Apis m</a> Board and <a href="https://www.ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/tucson-az/honey-bee-research/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Carl Hayden Bee Research Center's</a> Industry Liaison Committee. He is a busy man and we were fortunate to catch him on a busy day while he had a spare moment. On the episode, Gene talks with Jeff and Kim about the pollination business from the perspective of a longtime beekeeper in the California Central Valley. Almonds are a part of his business, but so are many of the other crops grown there throughout the year. He doesn't travel out of State with his bees but he is often on the move with them from one crop to another throughout the growing season.   __ This episode is brought to you by <a href="http://globalpatties.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Global Patties</a>! Global Patties is a family business that manufactures protein supplement patties for honey bees. Feeding your hives protein supplement patties will help ensure that they produce strong and health colonies by increasing brood production and overall honey flow. Global offers a variety of standard patties, as well as custom patties to meet your specific needs. Visit them today at <a href="http://globalpatties.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://globalpatties.com</a> and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this show with Gene! __ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments: <a href="mailto:questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com" rel="noopener">questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com</a> Thanks to Bee Culture, the Magazine of American Beekeeping, for their support of The Beekeeping Today Podcast. Available in print and digital at <a href="http://www.beeculture.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.beeculture.com</a> Thank you for listening! Podcast music: Young Presidents, "Be Strong"

Pollinator Week: Gene Brandi - California Pollinator - (030)

On August 1, 2017, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a survey about honey bee health which has outraged commercial beekeepers, honey bee health advocates and environmentalists. The survey implies that honey bee populations are increasing which is contrary to the reality commercial beekeepers face. Numerous commercial beekeeping operations have reported honey bee losses ranging from 30-60% due to exposure to neonicotinoids, IGR’s (insect growth regulator pesticides) and fungicides. The common belief expressed by honey bee health advocates is that the data is ambiguous and misleading to the uninformed.Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer discusses this controversial USDA survey with Gene Brandi. Gene Brandi is owner and operator of Gene Brandi Apiaries since 1978. He currently holds the office of President of the American Beekeeping Federation. Previously, he was President of the California State Beekeepers Association, and has been a member CSBA Board of Directors since 1978. Gene is also a board member, Project Apis-M, and past Chairman of the National Honey Board. Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOrganicViewRadioShowTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/TheOrganicViewListen to previous shows: http://theorganicview.com/wikiContests: http://www.theorganicview.com/contests

On August 1, 2017, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a survey about honey bee health which has outraged commercial beekeepers, honey bee health advocates and environmentalists. The survey implies that honey bee populations are increasing which is contrary to the reality commercial beekeepers face. Numerous commercial beekeeping operations have reported honey bee losses ranging from 30-60% due to exposure to neonicotinoids, IGR’s (insect growth regulator pesticides) and fungicides. The common belief expressed by honey bee health advocates is that the data is ambiguous and misleading to the uninformed. Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer discusses this controversial USDA survey with Gene Brandi. Gene Brandi is owner and operator of Gene Brandi Apiaries since 1978. He currently holds the office of President of the American Beekeeping Federation. Previously, he was President of the California State Beekeepers Association, and has been a member CSBA Board of Directors since 1978. Gene is also a board member, Project Apis-M, and past Chairman of the National Honey Board.  Connect with us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheOrganicViewRadioShow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheOrganicViewRadioShow</a> Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/TheOrganicView" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/TheOrganicView</a> Listen to previous shows: <a href="http://theorganicview.com/wiki" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theorganicview.com/wiki</a> Contests: <a href="http://www.theorganicview.com/contests" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.theorganicview.com/contests</a>

Gene Brandi Discusses USDA's Controversial Honey Bee Health Survey

In the world of commercial beekeeping, the American almond pollination season is the biggest in the world. It is also the most important indicator of what can be expected regarding the longevity of the colonies. Each year, Tom and June have examined a myriad of issues plaguing beekeepers in their plight to maintain the health of their colonies as they struggle to keep their operations afloat. On today’s show, host June Stoyer and co-host, Tom Theobald talk to Gene Brandi, President of the American Beekeeping Federation about some of the key issues facing commercial beekeepers this season. “The Neonicotinoid View”, which is produced by The Organic View Radio Show is unique, weekly program that explores the impact of neonicotinoids on the environment. Tune in each week as June and Tom explore the latest research and news from the beekeeping community.Today’s show is sponsored by Austria’s Finest Naturally Authentic Pumpkin Seeds and Pumpkin Seed Oil from the Steiermark available at OrganicUniverse.com. Listeners of TheOrganicView can receive $1 off their purchase by using the coupon code "orgview".  For more offers, please visit our website at www.theorganicview.comTune in to The Organic View Radio Show and visit our contest section at www.theorganicview.com/contests to win one of our monthly prizes!

In the world of commercial beekeeping, the American almond pollination season is the biggest in the world. It is also the most important indicator of what can be expected regarding the longevity of the colonies. Each year, Tom and June have examined a myriad of issues plaguing beekeepers in their plight to maintain the health of their colonies as they struggle to keep their operations afloat. On today’s show, host June Stoyer and co-host, Tom Theobald talk to Gene Brandi, President of the American Beekeeping Federation about some of the key issues facing commercial beekeepers this season.  “The Neonicotinoid View”, which is produced by The Organic View Radio Show is unique, weekly program that explores the impact of neonicotinoids on the environment. Tune in each week as June and Tom explore the latest research and news from the beekeeping community. Today’s show is sponsored by Austria’s Finest Naturally Authentic Pumpkin Seeds and Pumpkin Seed Oil from the Steiermark available at <a href="http://OrganicUniverse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OrganicUniverse.com</a>. Listeners of TheOrganicView can receive $1 off their purchase by using the coupon code "orgview".  For more offers, please visit our website at <a href="http://www.theorganicview.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.theorganicview.com</a> Tune in to The Organic View Radio Show and visit our contest section at <a href="http://www.theorganicview.com/contests" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.theorganicview.com/contests</a> to win one of our monthly prizes!