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Honeybee Crisis: 60% Decline Threatens U.S. Crops

5/21/2025

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U.S. honeybee colonies are facing a devastating crisis, with more than 60% perishing since June 2022. The situation worsened after President Trump's funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture, stalling crucial research. Beekeepers and scientists are racing against time to uncover the causes, threatening pollination for over 90 crops and potentially driving up produce imports.

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U.S. honeybee colonies are facing a devastating crisis, with more than 60% perishing since June 2022. The situation worsened after President Trump's funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture, stalling crucial research. Beekeepers and scientists are racing against time to uncover the causes, threatening pollination for over 90 crops and potentially driving up produce imports.