06/27/2023 SOURCE: news.stlpublicradio.org
Honey bees may not be native to North America, but the insects are critical to pollinating field crops and fruit trees across the region — not to mention the delicious honey they make. Occasionally, though, Missouri's official state insects make their homes in inconvenient places. One local beekeeper is known for stepping in to help.
This Missouri beekeeper is finding safe, new homes for our state insect
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Agriculture US, Sustainability,
Farms welcoming tourists now make up a $1 billion industry of corn mazes and pumpkin patches
For many people, fall is marked by taking trips to the pumpkin patch, getting lost in a corn maze or catching a hay ride. These seasonal activities are part of agricultural tourism, and it's a booming industry.
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John LaRose Jr.
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Goats Munch Their Way Through Invasive Plants In Webster Groves
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