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Bees and Pollinators Key to Food Supply and Challenges
Michigan State University Extension explains honey bees' crucial role in U.S. agriculture with $14.6 billion yearly pollination value and Michigan's fruit and vegetable output. Declines from Varroa and tracheal mites hit 1980s onward, with 2009 totals dropping from 95,000 to 66,000 producing colonies in Michigan, and colony collapse disorder affecting thousands nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zachary Huang
Walt Pett
Michigan State University Extension
Department of Entomology
Msue
Msu
U.S
United States
Michigan
Varroa Descructor
Woodi
Michigan Beekeepers Association
California