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Almonds are 100% dependent on honey bee pollination. Blueberries, cherries, and avocados aren't far behind. Crop-by-crop breakdown of what US agriculture owes bees.
A commercial operation with 3,000 colonies grosses $600K-$900K annually. Profit margin is 10-15% in a good year. The truck payment doesn't care about the bees.
Almonds in February, apples in April, blueberries in May, clover in June. Commercial beekeepers drive 1,600+ miles per season chasing bloom and pollination.
