The die-off has threatened the livelihood of commercial beekeepers and strained fruit growers and other farmers who rely on bees to pollinate more than 90 flowering crops, including apples, nuts and citrus trees. Department of Agriculture are leading the research into the disease, which has killed tens of thousands of bee colonies in at least 35 states. Neonicotinoids do not contain nicotine -- the addictive drug found in tobacco -- but they are named after it because they target nerve...

The die-off has threatened the livelihood of commercial beekeepers and strained fruit growers and other farmers who rely on bees to pollinate more than 90 flowering crops, including apples, nuts and citrus trees. Department of Agriculture are leading the research into the disease, which has killed tens of thousands of bee colonies in at least 35 states. Neonicotinoids do not contain nicotine -- the addictive drug found in tobacco -- but they are named after it because they target nerve...

Pink, red and white dots of color slowly overtake the previously dormant skeletons of apple, pear, plum and almond trees, concluding with a flush of color blanketing the trees. It is estimated that out of a total of 2 million hives in the United States, California almond producers require approximately 1.5 million hives to pollinate their more than 580,000 acres of almonds. According to local experts, at its height the county has a readily employable workforce of approximately 8 billion...

Portions have been seen in other forms, but the full production has seldom been seen and never theatrically in California, according to Martin Lewis, the festival's co-founder and co-producer. A screening of Pennebaker's "Monterey Pop" on July 19 also will feature many of the performers seen in the film, Lewis said, including Grace Slick, Eric Burdon, Michelle Phillips, Scott McKenzie, Johnny Rivers and members of such bands as Electric Flag, Canned Heat and Moby Grape. Films about the...

Fruity teas are the most obvious choice, as they easily complement baked goods and fruit-based desserts. Or use cooled fruit teas as some of the liquid in baked goods. For example, try poaching pears or apples in a blend of berry tea and honey. The tea brine imbues the shrimp with a succulent flavor and tender texture (the salt helps the shrimp absorb and hold moisture) If you find the shrimp too salty, either cut back on the amount added to the brine, or give the shrimp a quick rinse in...