Honey bees in demand: New contract strategies to support pollination services

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As the world's native bee populations are declining, crop production requiring pollinators increasingly relies on commercial pollination services. In the U.S., the beekeeping industry is in great demand, and truckloads of bee colonies travel the country to accommodate crop growers. A new study looks at pollination contracts between beekeepers and California almond growers, exploring clauses that could make the agreements more appealing for both parties.

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