warehouses are full, and, as a result, many bank accounts are empty.

I have got two friends (one over 400 drums and another around 150 drums)
which are still waiting for honey to go to 1.75 a pound before selling. They
decided to check prices two weeks ago and were quoted low prices as market
examples but none of the full page of buyers were buying honey.

Same old story. You can always call your honey packer for an industry price
quote but they always seem stocked up with honey from a source they would
rather not name.

The beekeepers  asked me if those buyers had stocked up when honey was 1.50
a pound.

I don't think so!


Allen said:
In other words, if the truth be told, beekeeping is unsustainable in much of
the North American continent at current prices.

I agree unless you are in a niche market ,are migratory with many
pollination contracts  or sell directly to stores.

Honey in the drums alone is not a good place to be! Although the market has
not hit bottom yet as many buyers of smaller drum  amounts are looking for
honey and willing to pay a higher price.

Bob

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