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SD Beekeepers facing darkest days

Why are bees important to agricultural production across the state and around the country?  Where does South Dakota rank in the pollination and honey industries?  How . much honey was produced by bees in South Dakota in 2018?  How many hives are there in South Dakota?  What problem is facing the bees and honey producers?  How long have beekeepers been dealing with this problem? How much are producers losing due to colony loss?  What is at the center of the issue?  Why are bees dying? What’s happening with the Rusty Patched Bumblebee?  How many species of bees are also threatened by colony loss?  How many crops are pollinated by bees?  What is the economic impact of all that buzzing around from flower to flower?  Which producer does the article say is one of the largest in the world?  How did losses of bees impact the Adee operation?  Why is South Dakota honey in high demand?  what has happened to per hive production over the last 15 to 20 years? What has happened to overall honey production?  What has been the average colony loss among domestic bees since 2006?

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