Honey production-2008

摘要

Honey production in 2008 from producers with five or more colonies totaled 161 million pounds, up eight percent from 2007. There were 2.30 million colonies producing honey in 2008, down six percent from 2007. Yield per colony averaged 69.9 pounds, up15 percent from the 60.7 pounds in 2007. Colonies which produced honey in more than one State were counted in each State where the honey was produced. Therefore, yields per colony may be understated, but total production would not be impacted. Colonies were not included if honey was not harvested. Producer honey stocks were 50.4 million pounds on December 15, 2008, down four percent from a year earlier. Stocks held by producers exclude stocks held under the commodity loan program.