In a message dated 1/26/00 7:15:45 AM EST, [log in to unmask] writes:

<< I just heard a rumour that Argentina is experiencing drought and that bulk
white
 honey prices are increasing to around 60c US. >>

   A lot of beekeepers are in desperate shape. And the price of diesel fuel
in northeastern US has jumped by about 50 cents to around $2 per gallon in
the past few weeks. So honey prices will have to climb (and more than that),
or many beekeeeping businesses will not survive another season.

Dave Green
The Pollination Home Page
http://pollinator.com