Another historic bee die-off Bees and other pollinators are critical in producing—through the pollination of plants—two-thirds of the food crops humans eat every day. Its estimated that between $20 billion and $30 billion in American agriculture production depends on honeybees and other pollinators. Read more: Pacific storm eases California drought, but state has long way to go) But the bees are dying by the billions. The common name for whats killing them is Colony Collapse Disorder. Last year, U.S. beekeepers reported losing 40 to 100 percent of their hives, and they are likely facing another winter of historic bee die-offs, according to the Friends of the Earth.
Posted on: Sat, 15 Feb 2014 01:35:42 +0000
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