Beekeepers to get more than half of $40 million disaster aid

Honeybee keepers will receive more than half of $40 million earmarked for the Emergency Assistance to Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP), said USDA. “Beekeepers, most of whom suffered honeybee colony losses, represent more than half of ELAP recipients,” said USDA. The aid will cover losses during fiscal years 2012 and 2013. Congress allotted $20… » Read More

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