http://www.nytimes.com/video/2013/03/28/science/earth/100000002143340/a-disastrous-year-for-bees.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_20130329
Thanks Karen!
I remember when Richard Adee was running 500 hives while in college.
Word is the Adee's are considering quiting.
( I am serious and common knowledge in commercial circles)
Sad.
Sadly I can not share what is being discussed privately on a worldwide public forum.
To use the 40,000 hive scenario Bill spoke of from 2008 replacement with package bees at say $50 a package (if available) would cost 2 million dollars.
Package bees in the Midwest (California to Drapers $90 for 50 $88 for 100 & up)
A couple million anti is a high stakes poker game.
bob
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