It's a tough time for beekeepers and almond growers during California's almond pollination season. There's a nationwide bee shortage, rapidly increasing hive thefts and often uncooperative weather. “California has experienced an 87 percent increase in hive thefts since 2013 with loss to beekeepers estimated at over $3.5 million," California State Beekeepers' Association (CSBA) president Ryan Burris announced in a news release. In fact, last year thieves stole 3,492 hives during...
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