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In a recent post, Chris Slade asks about genetically modified plants,
and the role they may, or may not play in producing honey harmful to
bees, or to people.
Genetically modified crops will, in all probability, be the norm in the
not too distant future. Bee Culture magazine discussed the
ramifications, and looked at some specific crops in articles during the
past few months. Most recently canola grown in Canada, in an article
written by Kenn Tuckey. However, there are more informed watch dogs than
a small bee magazine, and you can find them at the following web page...
 
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If you are interested, they send an electronic newsletter with updates
and recent findings relative to the many areas touched by these crops.
Being concerned about this may, or may not be an important part of
beekeeping the future, but keeping one's head in the sand will certainly
be harmful.
 
Kim Flottum
Editor, Bee Culture Magazine
1-800-289-7668 x3214
 
http://www.airoot.com/beeculture/index.htm