North Dakota honey producer weighs in on nationwide spike in bee deaths
North Dakota leads the nation in honey production, but the buzz is growing quieter. A recent report shows commercial beekeepers lost over 60% of their colonies between June and February—a staggering hit, even in an industry familiar with hard winters and tough cycles. Will Nissen of Five Star Honey Farms isn’t shocked, but he is concerned. Longtime threats like mites—and the viruses they carry—are taking a heavier toll. For an essential industry built on tiny wings, the challenges are growing fast and landing close to home. Lindsey Miller with KMOT has the full story.
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