Honey Bees Crucial to the Environment
European honey bees crucial to the environment By LES HARRISON As the days shorten and cool, a few insects remain just as active as…
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The Health of Colonies in Montana
The Health of Honey Bee Colonies in Montana It is estimated that the honey bee’s annual contribution to the United States economy is at least…
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Demand for Honey Reaches All-Time High
USDA REPORTS DEMAND FOR HONEY REACHES ALL-TIME HIGH In USDA Sugar and Sweeteners Report, honey consumption totals 618 million pounds for the first time…
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Half of Canadian Colonies are Dead
Canada’s bee colonies see worst loss in 20 years, explosion of mites blamed Warm weather in spring 2021 favored growth of parasitic Varroa mite…
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Beekeeping Inflation, Supply Shortages
Iowa beekeepers face inflation, supply shortage challenges DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) — With temperatures warming up, beekeepers in eastern Iowa are starting to get ready…
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Supply Chain, Worker Bees, CCD
Opinion: Bill Walton, The Supply Chain and Worker Bees Are we entering our own period of CCD? Bill Walton You would be an…
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ELAP, Honey Bee Feed Transportation Cost
USDA expands assistance to cover feed transportation costs From USDA Farm Service Agency WASHINGTON — In response to the severe drought conditions…
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Economics and Value of Pollination
UMD collaborates across disciplines to characterize the economics and value of pollination Review provides insights into the sustainability and resilience of managed versus wild…
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The Business of Bees
The Business of Bees The economic value of insect pollination services is much higher than previously thought in the US, new research finds University…
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Farmer Drop in Confidence
WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA and CHICAGO —The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer recorded its largest one-month drop in sentiment during March. The barometer dipped…
Read MoreCATCH THE BUZZ: Pollinator Protection Needed
Over 4 Million People Press Obama to Protect Bees Congress heeds call to action and introduces legislation as pressure mounts on White House Task…
Read MoreCATCH THE BUZZ: Mislabeled Chinese Honey Stopped In Houston
$2.5 Million Dollars Falsely-labeled Chinese Honey Seized in Houston For the second time in two years, U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement confiscated falsely-labeled Chinese…
Read MoreCATCH THE BUZZ – Global Ag Land Measured
Ag Land. Where, and How Much Knowing where agricultural land is located is crucial for regional and global food security planning, and information on…
Read MoreCATCH THE BUZZ: Bee-Truck Drivers May Get A Break
Proposal to Exempt Bee-Truck Rest Breaks In California. The California Farm Bureau Federation has petitioned federal regulators for an exemption from 30-minute rest breaks…
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