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Honey Bee Crisis Could Push Food Prices Even Higher

Food prices could rise even more unless the mysterious decline in honey bees is solved, farmers and businessmen told lawmakers Thursday. Bee pollination is responsible for $15 billion annually in crop value. In 2006, beekeepers began reporting losing 30 percent to 90 percent of their hives. This phenomenon has become known as Colony Collapse Disorder.
Published On:	6/26/2008
Submitted On:	6/29/2008 7:54:12 AM by Frank K
Categories:	Food

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