Innovation may be key for honey bees and beekeepers

Along with massive loss of honeybee colonies, the number of professional beekeepers is falling, says the Washington Post, although the number of managed bee colonies is on the rise. The USDA reported 2.7 million colonies in its latest tally, the highest in 20 years. The report says the annual mortality rate is nearly four of every 10 colonies.… » Read More

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