Travis Harper

Total eclipse will be brief 'buzzkill' for bees

April 2, 2024 | By University of Missouri Extension

JACKSON, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension specialists have the buzz on how the April 8 solar eclipse will stop bee activity for a few minutes in parts of Missouri. MU Extension agronomist and beekeeper Travis Harper says the upcoming eclipse offers a buzzworthy opportunity to learn about solar eclipses and apiculture – the science…

Read Full Article

Missouri Heroes to Hives sign-up open through February

February 7, 2023 | By Julie Harker, University of Missouri Extension

COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension is taking applications from veterans for the third year of the Missouri Heroes to Hives program. The free program trains veterans in beekeeping while also addressing their mental and physical wellness, said MU Extension agronomist Travis Harper. In a press release, Harper said “Research has shown that the…

Read Full Article