Honeybees
California Storms Hit Beekeepers, but Honey Outlook's Sweet
2023-04-10 17:51:21
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California Storms Hit Beekeepers, but Honey Outlook's Sweet
During California's prolonged, wet winter, beekeeper Gene Brandi said he had to spend twice as much money on a sugary syrup to feed his honeybees and keep them alive. That's because the bees sent to pollinate blooming almond orchards took longer... Read More
US Honeybees Are Doing Better After Bad Year, Survey Shows
2020-06-23 12:46:32
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US Honeybees Are Doing Better After Bad Year, Survey Shows
American honeybee colonies have bounced back after a bad year, the annual beekeeping survey finds. Beekeepers only lost 22.2% of their colonies this past winter, from Oct. 1 to March 31, which is lower than the average of 28.6%, according... Read More
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