(ND Ag Connection) – The North Dakota Department of Agriculture is actively looking for ideas to help improve honey bee health. Commissioner Doug Goehring shared that the department will provide funding for this crucial research.

According to Goehring, applicants may submit proposals for one or more of the following five research priorities:

• Tropilaelaps mites

• Varroa mites

• Honey bee Nutrition

• Nosema

• Genetics and Breeding

Both new projects and extensions of past projects are welcome.

For those interested in applying, full details can be found on their official website at NDDA website.

Remember, the deadline for sending your proposal is Nov. 17, 2023. For more information, reach out to Samantha Brunner at the contact details provided – 701-328-4765 or sbrunner@nd.gov.