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PRINTSave our Bees
Many publications have reported about the sudden die-off of honey bees, often referred to as CCD or Colony Collapse Disorder.
Yet for all this news coverage, it’s not clear what is causing the widespread death of these bees that are not only critical for honey production, but pollination of crops.
In fact, some sources suggest that bee pollination is responsible for one-third of America’s diet. Crops which rely heavily on bee pollination include almonds, apples, blueberries, melons, plums, avocados, cucumbers, pears, cranberries, cherries, kiwis, cauliflower, carrots, onions, celery and sunflowers.
Thus, an answer – and cure – needs to be determined soon.
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Farmers' Almanac Long Range Weather
February 4th - February 7th
- Northeast U.S.
Increasing clouds, cold.
- Midwest/Great Lakes U.S.
Stormy conditions pose no threat for Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis, thanks to retractable roof at Lucas Oil Stadium.
- Southeast U.S.
Mild days, cool nights.
- North Central U.S.
Potent Pacific disturbance pushes heavy snow (12+") across Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri. Light snow or scattered flurries farther north.
- South Central U.S.
Snow parts of New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas.
- Northwest U.S.
Powerful disturbance pushes in across Pacific Northwest, bringing heavy rain, strong winds to coast and valleys, and heavy snow—12+" possible—higher terrain.
- Southwest U.S.
Gusty winds. Snow parts of northern Arizona, Nevada, Utah.
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