Pollinators
A chance discovery in a New York cemetery sheds light on the importance of wild bees to agriculture.
USDA reports that colony numbers increased in the first half of 2026 as beekeepers continued to replace losses and manage Varroa mites.
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in South Dakota highlights how grazing management can support native bee habitat.
The conversation focused on menopause awareness, women’s health and supporting the growing number of women in agriculture.
Kiowa Honey Company moves thousands of bee colonies between California and Nebraska every six months.
Virginia’s Edgewood Apiaries & Farm is creating a whiskey barrel-aged honey through a unique partnership.
University of Georgia scientists are studying diseases and pests that contribute to colony losses.
Farmdoc economist estimates 2024 colony stock losses at roughly $175 million, with rebuilding and renovation costs near $161 million.
New treatments offer hope, but challenges remain for beekeepers.
Transporting pollinator colonies—primarily honey bee hives—is a major logistical operation in U.S. agriculture. Costs can vary widely depending on distance, fuel prices, labor, and timing.