>>So, again I ask, If there is no difference in the health of the honey bee colony; and it is easier and cheaper for the beekeeper - why shouldn't we be feeding HFCS55 as the preferred source of winter feed? This seems to be a straightforward decision supported by science and various research efforts. Exactly Scott, There is absoulutely no scientific research that suggest that HFCS, 55% sold by retailers, affects the health of the honeybee colony. It seems that whenever this statement is made, the aurguement is made back that the acid produced syruip is, but we are not talking about that. Two different issues!! Either we are misunderstanding eachother or there is another adgenda at issue. I have argued with people about feeding HFCS to hives, who make the same arguements back, and they are beekeepers who are generally opposed to feeding at all. Ian :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::