Several national publications have been writing recently about bees and the importance that they play in the harvest. And now National Geographic is suggesting that bees might be geniuses. Their cover story, Secrets of the Bees. A hidden genius of one of nature's most essential creatures. National Geographic reveals the remarkable minds of the world's most important pollinators. Emerging research shows that bees can solve complex problems, associate color with rewards, and navigate ever-changing landscapes. That breadth of intelligence is rare in the animal kingdom, and it may be a key to their survival. One of our favorite beekeeping facilities and honey production labs is Kiowa Honey Company, located in California and Nebraska. For more about this story and the essential benefits of this delicious, nutritious treat, visit Kiowa Honey Company. You can find that link on our Facebook page on the Harvest USA Report.
Water is a very important resource, and many times farmers get blamed for high usage.
Did you know that Utah gets about 61 million acre feet of precipitation every year? "Over 92% of that goes right back into the natural systems, trees, rangelands, wetlands, and evaporation. Human use, all of it, is just a tiny sliver. Farmers steward most of the diverted water, sure, but their net consumptive use after return flows is only about 2.5 to 3.3% of the state's total water. They're not draining Utah dry, they're feeding families, supporting rural economies, and keeping productive land working."
That was written by Phil Lyman and can be found on our Harvest USA Report Facebook page.
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