Almond industry says no major problem with bee health or supply: http://www.bluediamond.com/documents/?d=Presidents_Corner_2010_Mar_Apr.pdf "...even though there was concern regarding bee colony availability and hive strength, it seemed as though the majority of hives were strong and the numbers adequate to supply growers." Paul Cherubini El Dorado, Calif. *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html Access BEE-L directly at: http://community.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-LSOFTDONATIONS.exe?A0=BEE-L