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Beekeepers still struggling with colony collapse disorder By
Julie Grant for The Environment Report Michigan beekeepers are
continuing to lose huge numbers of bees. They join beekeepers
from around the country – and the world – who have been dealing
with what’s called Colony Collapse Disorder. It’s been around
for five years now. Julie Grant visited with some beekeepers,
and reports that scientists and the government don’t agree on
what should be done to help them. Here's her story: Ted Elk is
checking out some of his hives. They’re on the backside of a
corn field, tucked away in the brush. The colorful boxes are
stacked on top of each other. Some hives are buzzing with
activity. He pulls out a comb and scrapes the side: “And that is
all goldenrod honey. See how yellow that is?” I want to eat it.
It’s almost irresistible. But not all the hives look this good.
“Here’s one that’s not gonna make it through winter. It’s light,
there’s no bees, there’s