The Trump Administration Is Tempting a Honeybee Disaster

The United States has experienced its worst honeybee population crash in decades, with 62% of commercial colonies dying. Blake Shook, CEO of Desert Creek Beekeeping, faces a crisis as beekeepers across the country struggle to replace pollinating bees due to funding cuts from the Trump administration and delayed USDA responses. The agency's labs are understaffed and unable to provide timely results, leaving beekeepers in limbo. Without answers or financial aid, many will lose their bees this summer. The situation highlights the vulnerability of America's food supply and the resilience of small-scale beekeeping businesses facing economic hardship.