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BETA

$4.20/lb

Bulk Honey Index

+0.12 (3.1%) this week

BETA

Elevated

Varroa Pressure

14 US states reporting high load

BETA

Peak Bloom

Forage Forecast

Pacific Northwest — early by 2 wks

Latest Intelligence

Springfield Herald NewsPriority Insight

Sample Cost and Returns for a Migratory Commercial Beekeeping Operation 2025-2026

This article details sample costs and returns for migratory commercial beekeeping operations for 2025-2026, emphasizing their crucial role in agricultural pollination, particularly for California almonds. Such financial models are essential for beekeepers to assess their economic viability and plan for future seasons. Commercial beekeepers should analyze these cost-return benchmarks to optimize their business strategies and pricing for pollination services.

1 day agoOperations

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coloss.orgCritical Alert

Tropilaelaps

Tropilaelaps mercedesae, a mite historically parasitic to giant honey bees, is increasingly threatening Western honey bees (Apis mellifera) as observed in Thailand. This mite poses a significant risk to global apiculture due to its potential to infest and harm managed honey bee colonies. Beekeepers should be aware of this emerging threat and support research and preventative measures to keep it out of the US.

14 days agoHealth

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American Bee JournalPriority Insight

HONEES ANNOUNCES $10,000 GRANT TO SUPPORT HONEY BEE RESEARCH

HONEES, a honey-filled drop brand, has announced a $10,000 grant to support PHIRA-Science's research on Tropilaelaps, an emerging parasitic mite. This mite is identified as a growing concern and a significant threat to honey bee colonies. The funding aims to advance protective measures against this new pest.

17 days agoHealth

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American Bee JournalPriority Insight

TARIFFS TAKE HOLD AS THE 2026 HONEY CROP COMES UP SHORT

New Section 301 tariffs and a shifting honey import landscape are converging with a tight domestic honey crop in 2026. This combination is expected to create a volatile marketing season for US beekeepers. Steven Coy, President of the American Honey Producers Association, highlighted these challenges as the summer honey crop extraction commences.

17 days agoMarket

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Good News NetworkPriority Insight

CA Researchers Identify Odors That Repel Honeybees From Pesticides

Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, have identified chemical compounds that can safely repel honeybees from pesticide-treated crops. This discovery offers a promising new strategy to protect pollinators by guiding them away from harmful chemicals. Beekeepers should monitor developments in this research for potential future applications in integrated pest management.

20 days agoHealth

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Yahoo News SingaporeCritical Alert

Zombie Flies Hollow out Honeybees and May Explain Hive Collapse

A parasitic fly, Apocephalus borealis (the "zombie fly"), is infecting honeybees, causing them to abandon their hives and die, potentially contributing to Colony Collapse Disorder. The fly lays eggs in the bee's abdomen, and the larvae consume the bee from the inside out, leading to erratic behavior. Beekeepers should be vigilant for signs of this parasite, such as disoriented bees or pupae emerging from dead bees, and report suspected cases to researchers.

22 days agoHealth

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