Reuters provided insight on how a scorching drought is slashing honey production in North Dakota, the top producing state of the sweet syrup. That means fewer bees can thrive, which leads to even less honey. The shortage of strong bee colonies, meanwhile, is putting West Coast cash crops such as almonds, plums and apples at risk, according to farmers, bee experts, and economists.
Environment
Reuters provides insight on how stung by climate change: drought-weakened bee colonies shrink U.S. honey crop, threaten almonds
19 August 2021, 2:25 pm 1 minute
Article Tags
Topics of Interest: Environment
Type: Reuters Best
Sectors: EquitiesRetail & Consumer Goods
Regions: Americas
Win Types: Exclusivity
Story Types: Exclusive / Scoop
Media Types: Text
Customer Impact: Important Regional Story