Hives for hire
Sunday, March 4, 2012 - 01:00
in Earth & Climate
California's almond crop — the state's most valuable farm export — owes its vitality to 48 billion buzzing helpers: rented honeybees from across the U.S.Almond trees are exploding with pink and white blossoms across the vast Central Valley, marking the start of the growing season for California's most valuable farm export.