Ted wrote,

> Anyone who passes on information about short honey crops, correct or
> otherwise, is ok by me, since it can only help push the price up.

Ted,with all due respect, these rumors are not ok.
Many mis informed beekeepers run their business on such information. Just 
take a look at the last three years of the almond pollination mess . Supply 
was all over the board, the demand (almonds)is a solidified factor. The only 
volatility is the beekeeper and which way he or she is going to jump.Good 
sound info will help bring stability to the market place. Many beekeepers 
got hurt last year by this,which is why I'm cautioning some on BEE-L.
Thanks again,

Keith Jarrett
Calif. 

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