Fun fact! The income from direct honey-bee pollination of U.S. agriculture can far exceed the value of wax and honey. In 2017, income from direct honey-bee pollination was estimated to be $453 million.
The income from direct honey-bee pollination of U.S. agriculture can far exceed the value of wax and honey. In 2017, income from direct honey-bee pollination was estimated to be $453 million. Almond trees are one example of a crop entirely dependent on honey-bee pollination.
Source: https://www.agmrc.org/commodities-products/livestock/bees-profile