It looks like Colony Collapse Disorder is still taking its toll, but I'm getting more optimistic about it. Here's why:
http://www.washingtonwinemaker.com/blog/2008/03/05/colony-collapse-disorder-no-big-deal/
According to the USDA, the number of producing colonies rose slightly, in 2007, while honey production fell modestly. Honey prices were nearly unchanged. This is encouraging to me because it shows some real staying power on the part of the beekeeping industry. I don't want to jinx anything, but I think this story may have a happy ending.
http://www.washingtonwinemaker.com/blog/2008/03/05/colony-collapse-disorder-no-big-deal/
According to the USDA, the number of producing colonies rose slightly, in 2007, while honey production fell modestly. Honey prices were nearly unchanged. This is encouraging to me because it shows some real staying power on the part of the beekeeping industry. I don't want to jinx anything, but I think this story may have a happy ending.