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Apr. 02, 2010
Bees and Beekeeping
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Spring is in the air - and with flowers in bloom, bees can't be far behind. But will there be enough bees? Hives are still suffering from 'Colony Collapse Disorder,' a not-well-understood malady that has devastated bee populations, with some beekeepers reporting losses of 30 to 90 percent of their hives. In this segment, we'll talk about bees and beekeeping, and get an update on the health of bee colonies around the country. Plus, New York City has decided to change its rules to allow the legal keeping of urban bees. We'll find out more. |
Produced by Flora Lichtman, Correspondent and Managing Editor, Video
Guests
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Jeff Pettis
Research Leader
Bee Research Laboratory
USDA-ARS
Beltsville, Maryland -
Rich Blohm
Beekeeper
High Meadow Honey Farm
Huntington, New York
FEATURED READING
Scatter, Adapt, and Remember: How Humans Will Survive a Mass Extinction
by Annalee Newitz
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