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Cornell Keynotes podcast: Why are bee populations declining . . . The United States Department of Agriculture is keeping track of their numbers every year We went from 5 9 million colonies in 1950 to 2 2 million around 2010 However, since that time, we actually have a stable number of managed colonies in the U S , somewhere around 2 7 million bees
Clarity on Honey Bee Collapse? | Science Concern for honey bees in the United States has been magnified by their vital role in agriculture The California almond industry alone is worth $2 billion annually and relies on over 1 million honey bee hives for cross-pollination So what is killing honey bee colonies worldwide, and what are the implications for agriculture?
Colony Collapse Disorder - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics Currently, managed and natural ecosystems are threatened by largely unexplained declines in honey bee populations Between 2006 and 2010, US, Canadian, and European beekeepers have lost about one-third of their colonies every year [3, 4] This substantial number of colony losses is unprecedented and has endangered the continuous supply of honey
Bee Hive Pests Diseases - University of Arkansas System . . . Beginning in the winter of 2006, beekeepers across the U S reported losses of 50 to 90 percent of their colonies In many cases the hives had appeared healthy and active within a few weeks of colony failure
Survey Says: Honey Consumption on the Rise LONGMONT, Colo (February 9, 2022) – Following on annual gains in positive perceptions of honey, U S consumers also reported significant upticks in honey usage this past year The increase, revealed in the National Honey Board Consumer Attitudes Usage Study 2021 , follows a pattern of growth for self-reported usage seen since 2019
The Unexpected State That Produces The Most Honey In The US The Peace Garden State, more commonly known as North Dakota, is responsible for producing the most honey in the U S (via Statista) In 2020, it produced 38 6 million pounds of the stuff, worth
Economics and value of pollination | ScienceDaily Managed honey bee colonies start their year in central California pollinating almonds, plums, prunes, and other early blooming crops, and then are transported slowly up north to later blooming