Commercial beekeepers in Texas have lost about two thirds of their honey bees since June last year, according to a recent survey.
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Since starting their beekeeping business southwest of San Antonio in late 2019, the Wheeler family has aimed to produce about 3,000 bee colonies each year, many of which are used to pollinate crops like watermelons and pumpkins.
