Lack of Wild Bees Causes Crop Shortage, Could Lead to Food Security Issues

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By Tiffany DuongJul 31, 2020, 10:45 am178 pts
Without bees, future generations may not be able to identify with adages like, 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away.' Crop yields for key crops like apples, cherries and blueberries are down across the U.S. because of a lack of bees in agricultural areas, a Rutgers University-led study published Wednesday in…

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