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Is the massive honey bee die-off in the 16 states we are hearing
about going to cause a major colony shortage for the upcoming almond
bloom in California?

Hi Waldemar,
I checked with several brokers this weekend.  Die off hasn't made any
noticable impact here yet.
There is a "promised" surplus of bees in Calif right now.  Many of us are
surprised.  However, many beekeepers dropped their bees off here some time
ago, and left them in the freezing Valley.  As they return this week to
start filling their contracts, they may be surprised by the condition of
their colonies.  The brokers are guessing that a shortage may well develop.
We're already starting to hear of beekeepers looking for bees to make up
their contracts.
Randy Oliver

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