Waldemar wrote:  Not that it would satisfy the demand but are California
beekeepers increasing their hive numbers?

This very same question was asked by a grower at the Almond Board seminar. 
The beekeepers all laughed--well, duh!  We're trying our best.  I asked for
a show of hands for any who had made as much increase as they had hoped for.
 No hands went up!

Randy Oliver

-- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and  other info ---