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UI /-A, .) . "cl jh. nd RE public 7 4142, Ex pension 2176, NI'JJ-i. STATES j;iFPA[TiL1TP OF V^-r-jjL'Ui. A ricultural Kerketi Sei-vice .Buit and Vegetable Dirision Washblnton 25, L. C. r-e day, February 15, 1955, IliTHiLY Hi EE?'F"2 .- ZOL, _XXXlX ...4 JSIMdAR Precipitation during the first part of February was fairly heavy in the eastern" portion of the Nation with the dividing line between heavy and light precipitation running from baine down through western New York central Ohio, southern llin5is and southern Indiana, through central Arkansas and into central Texas. Moderate pre- cipitation also fell in much of Oklahoma,Kansas, Missouri1 and southern Nebraska* The precipitation in these areas should prove highly beneficial as in many places amounts during the past several months have been much below normal, Precipitation was also fairly heavy west of the Cascades in the Pacific Northwest, Precipitation in much of the central portion of the country has been averaging much below normal since April of 1954, Winter precipitation has been below normal quite generally in the mountain States of the West, The February 1 stream flow forecast of U, S. Weather Bureau indicates a decidedly deficient water supply for the coming spring and summer months Tor the 11 principal rivers in the West% including the Columbia Snake, Sacramento, San Joaquln, Colorado, San Juant Rio Grande, Arkensas, Missouri, Yellowstone and North Platte Rivers* With precipitation below normal during the past several months over large portions of the country particularly in the central Plains and western mountain areas the outlook for honey production is uncertain and very dependent upon future more favorable moisture developments. Temperatures averaged below normal over much of the Country during this period, Mnd were hard on bees. Weather warmed sulficientiy on one or two days in many n -tr-tes to permit bees to make flights, which were very beneficial where t,-e was possible, In some northern Stateshowevez, bees have not had s. flight for several weeks and are in need of one, In general it appears, however, that bees are still wintering better than usual so far as winter losses from pro- longed confinement are concerned, However. losses from starvation because of inadequate stores resulting from poor late nectar flows are expected to be heavier than usual in a number of States, unless heavy early feeding it done. Losses from szarvatiion hEave already Feer. quite heavy in some yards in Pennsylvania and Tennessee, Demand for large bulk lots of honey continued active, with supplies rec.alnIr, in producers' hands reported as scarce in most areas. The market was slightly stronger. Beekeepers', sales of large bulk lots of honey ranged 9t- 160 per Ib, depending upon quality, and area of production, A number of seles of White Clover honey or lighter were reported in northern States at 13-15 per Ib., with a few at 160. Demand for crude beeswax continued good, with offerings and trading rather light, The market was firm. Beekeepers sales f o b shipping point were mostly at 47-490 per ib., with a lew sales at 51 ich of the trading was at 47 in cash and 490 in trade, Occasional small lot sales were reported as low as 40-45 . Both light crnd dark colored waxes were selling at the same price in most instances, although there were occasional reports of a 20 per lb. spread between the two colors. INFORMATION I Foy TQODUING REA^S CALIOENIA POIrNTS: (First half of February) Colony condition remained mostly around normal for this time of year. Broodrearing has started except in very cold locations. Remain- ing stores are adequate for the most part but feeding of a small proportion of the colonies has been necessary in neaivall areas. Stores in a number of Southern Clifornia locations in Darticuler are reported rui.ning low. Many thousands of colonies have been moved to citrus groves end to almond orchards for pollination. Bees in warmer areas have become active. Those in Southern California are reported working on mustard, eucalyptus$ end filaree. Centrel California beekeepers appear optimistic about prospects for 1955. Farmers are looking for additional bees for the pollination of - over - AGRICULTURE, WASHIDGTON alfalfa seed fields. Bees of the coastal area are working on eucalyptus manzanits, mustard, and willows. Northern Celifornia bees have done very little as yet but were beginning to work on manzanita and willows. Honey plants generally appear to be in very good condition though additional moisture is needed in all non-Irrigated areas to assure good honey crops. Supplies of honey remaining in producers hands are light. Demand hEs been very good. AQIFIC NO'HMIWEGST: (First helf of February) Ore on Temperatures were moderate with con- si eralec high f P t of rainfall Iduraitftg PrIfW1 p r nu1 Page 4) 1nulV E L nAn t T-Asdny, FNt.r.'.ry 1, 39;;. jI-*OlM^.i j(sJ ,i^JUa, Zk3 -1.. 74-47. acx z-isJZ.L. '. IN"' .'ET"'.jt ''. t _I'"l K'- ";.es" prices rrtrese:.t sAles e-na nat'A-.iu- Os -eCred y :.rsBS;i.dar*t lee.ecpern. E.-d nor.ev Tv-Jierb. cigase of the ary t.z-'rs.AP of teeKoeierts ,1l. t.arnddIrs in -.ha cvnitr) thLest. t CAd 1L Lo.a.id;r as repleberAnttive priccb and not as iull and co:;'lbte cveragSe :.f ali trur.sactij-ns f r SLat,- o areat T.2-T COLORP. A n CRAL Extm White, orange White Orange Liit A-.:ber, Ortr.go bhite-Extm r white Sae Light Amber, Sae-Puctw Eatre Light A.bc r,C'rang irtr a Light Amber, Alf e Lilhc Ae er, Mid-ct Flov Extra Li lt Amber,Thist Water White, Clover Extra Light Ambur,White truck t White, Alfnlfa-Swreetcl' &Ltra Wite Clover White AlfaIf--weetclo tul rs roffering LA L' .-ZLiZ:r L-*~ ^ ^ QPOOf. 69-6 C- -- p"rlT- a BASIS cl C.-R & FL3.^L OP F CT a S OF SALI ; U11TF: SCL. SAL _- -F ------- -- ------------------- LMICH White,Cizvtr, few lota beekcepurs asking 15: fot 1 I del, WISC. VW}ite Cl- r, Basejw. 12-14: "' 12 11 Dark Aui-er to Light A.i:r,! 13$ MIN, White, Clr-;er --11; je heat 1 Clover-Fall Fi:eres I-i.. e-Sago 11 White, SwoLtclovor 12 dolV Bs. lf 11 D. Various Flvo rs 13-16,'?:c era 1 ILL. White, Llover 14, ' 1V 9g- 10 MD. Ligt Acbor.Vrious lwa 12- dc. 14, fob GA. mostly Gallborry 1 dfcs Clover L A. Dru s.: (containrre uxcjHnFaod. 13 del Calif. Light Arter LiAte ?urelo Ireo 170 del. ver 13&; fob Amber, Mi:eA Flowers 1 15 : IA. WLita, Clever Alt " dus 114 #1 13/ CALIF 6"f0. Afn.lfa-9wootclover 1i4 CEIT. White, Cotton 4 All Ifa 11-i el. N.::, Wdtcr WhiLeClover & Alfalfa 1 SOU. White Alfelfa d ICWA White Clover 164 dol.V ICi. White. Clver, i4-15b fo: (some cans returned by f, pc e6t I.16 7 & truck without cartons) iS fob COL.; 6ito, Clovr 1 IF(o- -1F..ow t e 1 ao --4- 'ey- Fa _e-d b --cS- f -_ C _- ~V 1ncrires" seies aiflCC EVrEscF L tdr- -, . STATE YPEm OF kaTrEY CChTAD4EFS COLCE AND -- "oLEr '- Th.AU if lf- FLoi SOTiiao _.- iane 1yAlivargdl iG ramily.flhjverg4L*. acal.$L~lsi S 0- Solli I/74- -- --- CXAS Clover 18 1.4 'jKLA. Mixed Flowsrs 18 ANS. Light Amber, Sweetclovor 14 16? W:3O. Clover C Basswcod 16 1& - Dark Amber to Light Amber 1-16 - ViW. Whito Clover 16-177v - N.Y. White, Clovor 15 TENN. Clow 12 ?TfAS Clover Mixed Flowers OKIA. Mixed Flowers & S'cetclover White, Clover Light Ambor, S9wetclover Mixed Flowers Clover a Basswood White, Clover Dark, Dirdawhoat Various Flowers Whitc Clover White, Clo-rxr Light Amber, Cle-7..r Xixtu~, Clover Light Arbor, White Tupnlo Tree Ex.Wnite Alfalfa & Yollcw White Swn-t.clover Acber, 14x -d Flowers 22, 830 20 1/3,' lb 2/3,' 24.17.' 18-21. mostly 21/ 20/ 192 . - 22;r -- continued - CALI.. SOJ. roc.-.. CREG. "'.N'". L'T. IOW& EANS. WISC. V2NN. .D. N, . i.1A. XANT3. N. ?. 200 25 230 2C4 20-254 16, 25-30/ 25-3C/ 35# 25- 3C; 20 32.? Vu&Mngto.:. J$, 1, C, - 2 - c. * 24Ij .CIJ Y j{ _1SPOIr. Z OL.SCIX .Lr i __ ,-_ ERiDaIEaPACSKE OK A FEEL C-Hg PA;K^ PO1T ]_la[SA'T, ,JE ^_ S TYPE OF HONEY CONTAIElRS, COLOR AND TO - FLolW.o1,O[E _ZI_ ei_ ixend .ai xAeli^^);.(u: L. a^ -T -- -3 -. ----lZ-l -Oi -TAB -- -- .e-BJ EG. Water White, Clowves 40 WEAS Mixed Flowers Se *0 Clover 6, 25 6,80 )ZIA4 Mi-xed Flowers eandTeetclover 5,95 mostly 6.20 White Clover Light Amber, Sweetclover White Clover-Basswood White Clover White, Clover Light Amber, Clover Mixture Light Ambor White Tupelo Troe Amber, Mixed Flowers 5.40-5,7 5 5610 6,60 5, 00 3.00 5,58-5,85 7,00 6, 75 7920 50-650 75S o-Y 2 -IJi-- -- - OIEGo W(.r White, Clover 600 WYOI Alfalfa-Swootclovor S5 TEXAS Mixed Flowers 5,40 Clover 6,50 7,00 OKUA. Mixed. Flowers & Sweeotclovor 6, 15 .tf3fly,7 6440 IOWA White. Clover KaNS, Light'Aiber, Sweetclover WISC, White, Clover & Basswood MINM. White, Clover IND. Various Flowers N.Y. White, Clover PA. Light Arber, Clover Mixture MD. White Lima Been and Clover Light Amiber, Various Flowers Light Anber (Fla. Citrus) TENN, Clover FLA, Light Amber, White Tupelo Tree BDETFcTIE HR .0 l 4- S-aZ, l.--E- OIEG, Water White, Clover TEXAS Mixed Flowers Clover OKLA. Mixed Flowers IOWA White, Clover KANS. Liiht Amber, Sweetclover WISC, White, Clover & Basswood PA. Light Amber, Clover Mixture 5.70-6.00 5,34 490 3170 3,60 3,40-3.50 Ifw o vu 5o50 5.60 7920 5,82-6.25 7,20 7,20 6,72 6,00 7o20 4,80 3,60 4,00 3q75 3,50 3,35 4,20 4, 20 2 19i 23 MINN. Clover 12-oz, or over 8440 45 sect, OHIO Dark, Buckwheat 6,80 per cast ., Y. White, Clover, 12-14-oz, 10,50 50. sect, PA. White, Clover 9,00 50 sect, MD. Goldenrod (West Virginia) 35 sects TENN. Clover, 14-oz, 300 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- TEXAS Clover 24, l-lb, ars 7,49 8,28 OKLA. Light Lmer Alfalfa a Cotton, 24, 1-lbjars 6,00 TENN, Clover, 5-1i, jars 150 ar NH. Amber, Mixed Flowers 2-klb. jars 1,0 1.25-1.75 - - - -- - -- - - TA, Clover 24, 10-oz. containers 5.00 5050 WISC White Clover, 24, 1-lb, containers 5.70 N. Y: White Clover, 24, 1-lbi containers 8.50 50 each State of origin indicates State whereas packed, not necessarily where" produced. The term Cflover" i-ncl:des most legumes such as White Dutch Clover, Hubam Clover, Yellow and White Sweetc'rver, and occasionally such legumes as alfalfa and Vetch mixed with other Clovers. over - IOWA FANS, WISCS M3N, N* Y. PA, N, H, Tuesday, FebruarTy 15S 1955. - 3 - Vashingtan 25, D. C. Washirleton 7b ., fLi-L I y.^.Y l-; = \1.-L- .A .EAT.[ IN 0i"':i (' C r.tinu"-e frcm FLg#: 4) 4cr, L-y plFnts ,r,. t,.nezely ir. --c cc. .iL t ion but h-. li,.t f k l rt, r in., v *: ch in t c Wilicauttet V.t.11y pointss tb 3 s ll c;c. cf hon.y from vetcl., wvLic is normaliv o.- :f tnt. best macor sources of nectar. rclon-.cs of bees Lp,.Lpr to U1ve t!-.u lusterss b'-t :.o opening of coi;niLs to x :.mi.e tnhee E c.n.r, dox.e bcca.eut of th,; winter vweth..r, e8.ingt.n, .-Bes are roicrtJel to be wintering well in e-ll areas Theyv hav. mi.It a nur.utcr of fli;4hts th. laet two wC".Ks. The mild winter wit! :r.:.. Tligits at not too greet intervals has k:.;t cc. '. s inr butter ccr..iifior. their *usu.e. A littl.- t,..Al~ is in r.rogress, but mostly to stimulete Ihroad- Erinr.. Beci.k-r.rsE are optimistic over t..- o';tlook for honey pr:duc- tion the coming season, .I7INEMCj 7..IN T;.JES: (Period Jan. 24-Feb. 10) Co.ortdoic Jather steady cold weLAthr prevailed during tEis period Bees in the White Rive.r .. VEIIdy 1- 1 e cle-r.sing flight on February 2 and F-ppi to be winLerinz normally, Bues inr the .r-r Juan BEesin arc elso wirntering well but have not h-d a flight for some time and could use one in the next two or three weeks. Some yards are short of stores due to the lack of production last fall, Considereblu snow f.-ll Kuring this period. Depth in the mountains is better then E yeer ao but more is needed to assure plentiful irrigation water supplies the coming S6E son. MojLtpn& -Tcmperetures continued milder than usurl. Brcodaruaring in colonies is likely to start cerli.r than usual in wintered colonies unless colder weather sets in soon., Light snows fell during the period, with the entire State blAnketed. Lepth in the mcunteins ia a little greeter thin a yeer ego, Howev-r, much of the central End southern portions of the StEte have had below e.vLrag.e precipitation for the past several months, and need much more snow. Idhi2o Bees r-re wintering satisfactorily,with stores Ftcut noru.el. Depth of snow in the mountains is above e. year ago, but more rrecipitetion is noedAd tc bring moisture con- diticns up to norrel in much of the central end southern. portions, particularly in the south- eastern su-ction. Utah_- Temperetures continued to average below normal, with below zero reEdings recorded at many points. Scver- coll weather has prevailed for Ebou. si: weeks ni has nct b.cn favorable for wintering packAd bees. Hives are covered with snow. Foisture conditions are variable, Thu northern pErt of thL. Ste.te has received much below rveragE amounts during the pEst few months- while centri.- Er.d. southern -reas have received Lv.rrge or rbove amounts. Do~erd hEs been good for l-are bulk lots, but locFl denr.d for pockegea honey h.s slackened. jy.amirj Precipitation has e.vereg~d below crc.rl .!.'u*rir.g thu pest several months, and there .S cuz-h concern regarding the condition of s-La.r se..dlirns, particularly in the nerth- vesurn pert of rheStEte. Sr.ow depth, Lowever, ir. the cur.k.ti r F its Latter then e. year ego, but below average. Ytr.ezbebtY4es h-avi Lieei fairly war e.arA the rbees ha"e coi.2sued conr.sierable c:" their -t!res, bat t.he wtez.her haE r.ct beer. wari er.c.-:.h for cie-n gr.g flauints. Cnriseue:itly ess rc r ecc iig r-Etlezs -,.cO wiu' 2.cd a ~iagI.t s:cn. rract.cell -.1l I!r.ev is cut cf the nar.is of :aucers, anld LLst beeswax ha teen shiLed. Ievd4a.- A very rc'cr.cei ccli spell has hurw. n. over io:ch -Ir _ce. ber, January, and the . first few Jys of F-b:aary. Fees will-need a fli-h- soon. Fzr.e sn-w has feller.. Moisture conditions are better than a year ago. A;-.l0l:_(7eri.d Jrn. 24-Yeb, 10) Bees hav'.e vin.erea fairly well. Precipitatior. during Jan-ury was above" averere, but the honey crcp is entirely dependent union additional rein, however. &zch poppy is in blooL, and helj ng ir. the spring ,uil.d-uy, Cc[ AS_ N_STATES (Period Jan. 25-Feb. 11) Lowj Ei. Grencp_ le 'F75s_- Terjeretures ranged 40-C degreess, -th nc rair.s :f con- sequence, Bees were L.rooding ur well in most yards and were getting pollen ahd nectar iro. early blooming weeds. Citrus trees are slow in buddi.g, Coasl.ai Bend Section. Te-.es -ood reins have Tallen En4 olrent cornitions are greatly ir- proved. Spring flowers should be blccLir. ir. the next four or five weeks. Dermend for horney has been good. Ma1ta &oQr Count-y. .Txias_-Gocd rEins hive also Teller in This coFistal area end have i:proved plant conditions. Clover stands are poor in many fields due to the fall drought. Bees are in good condition, with ample stores. BrazQsC.ur.t ,_Tj x.s -B-.es have been flying c most 'isys and Fathering pollen from winged eli, and nectar and pollen from broccoli, spring beauty and ether ground flowers. Broo,- rearint is active in all colonies. Recent genera reins have built u- an akundan.t suyllI of soil moisture. Proscects for spring bloom are greatly improved, ahd plants in general are greatly benefited. Guaeal.a& Couty T s The best rain in four yeE.rs occurred during this period. Clovers should be coming out soon, and many other plants that will help bees. Dallas C t.lgt .e.a -a, good rein, amoun.tir to inches fel on February 4 and 5. -his La helped Loisture conditions but adiit:.nal reins will be needed to help the sub-soil, Temperatures continued chilly with a frost now and then. as a whole the winter tc date has been quite a bit warLcr than- average. with nr severe weather. Bees are wintering wvell. ani a little brood is Fresent in cre to two frames. Where stock is being fed cottonseai meal or ether ground feeds, bees are bringing ii. these feds as uollen substitutes and in such locations more brood is preser.t. o &atd there are not meny will flowers up. Buds Cre swelling on scce trees and with warm weather there should be a little natural rllen available in a couple of vweks, With l.ast year's hcuey crcp all out cf produc-es' nhr.2s. - no'.i Aiied - ImcE y I I ;"r.1LXY It, IC Ii - 4 - Tuesday, February 15, 1955. Sh.Xl-ONThLY. HOl'.JEFr I_ VO=.IX -_No brierkeepers are looking forward to the new crop. flights were partial showed signs of r...dii^ a Demand for honey hes been f&ir end prices have thorough cleansing flight. There is concern been slightly stronger, over food supplies for beas in some areas, The weather he.s moderate since the recent cold OklEho.e Good rE.ins fell during January and spell, and there seems to be ample moisture and the first part of February, bu't more reins are snow cover for plants. 'Th-re has been con- still needed to overcome the moisture siderable inquiry for the few lots of bulk honey deficiency of the past severFl months. remaining in producers' h.,;nds. The market was TemperEtures warmed sufficiently onFebruary 8 end slightly stronger, There is some concern over 9 to permit good cleansing flights. Where pollen the fact that there is a shortage of honey for substitute was provided, bees carried in large bakers, with reports of severe.l bakers unable quantities during these warm days. Dendelions to secure supplies, are starting to grow in protected places, and elm and maple buds are swelling, However, it WiS.conS.in -Only traces of precipitation fell will be some time before they begin to provide during tEis period. but the ground is well natural pollen. Demand for honey has fallen blanketed with snow from previous stores, off slightly* Temperatures have been mostly below normal, New bleicoo_- Beekeeping conditions continued unfavorable in the e1silla Valley during this period, with cold winds and send storms pre- veiling, and no moisture, PIdINS STTSC: (Period Jan. 25-Feb, 11) Red Ris.er Y.ell.y f inn.s.ote. nd Nortjh Dakotp- Cold wetTher, with temperatures down to T17below zero occurred during this period, and with about 5 inches of snow, Not much is known as yet as to hive conditions, Demand hes been fairly good for extracted honey in large bulk lots, and - there has also been quite a little demand for crude beeswaxe, Ioa! JModerate snow storms occurred during this period and the snow blanket is giving good protection to clovers, Temperatures dropped to below zero, but also warmed up sufficiently at one time to permit good cleansing flights in some parts of the State* However, temperatures did not moderate enough in some areas to permit flights and in such areas bees are in need of a flight. Some hives that went into the winter light may not make it to spring. Demand for large bulk lots has 1een ood but little remains unsold in beekeepers hand s The market was stronger, Nebraska Snow and cold weather prevailed during tKis period, with sub-zero temperatures prevailing at times. There is a fairly good blanket of snow all across the State, which should help plant conditions, Bees appear to be wintering well, Demand for bulk lots of honey continued good. However, hardly any bulk lots are unsold in beekeepers' hands, Local retail sEles of honey also continued at a good rate. Kansa_- A good blanket of snow over much of The State has provided much needed moisture which will .a.ffice for a short time, This will put the to soil in excellent condition for planting, Clovers are expected to be scarce this coming year due to a dry unfavorable growing season last year, Light flights were made by bees on February 9. MiA.sQui_- Bees are wintering well. Beekeepers in eastern Missouri report their honey crop is F all sold. EASTNT-L AIMND NOTH ECENTRiL STATES: (PeriFod Jtan 25-Te. *I) lichiigan_- Bees had partial to good lights on February 8 and 9, and where the Bees appear to be wintering normally, except that some colonies are getting to the starvation state and need frequent checking for stores, Inquiries continue for bulk honey from the eastern part of the Country, but supplies are practically exhausted. iMinness.t a The weather was cold and about EorFal during this period. There is a good snow cover on the ground giving protection to clover plants. A flight soon would be help- ful Bees in cellars are quiet and in good conAition. Demand has been good for large bull lots of honey, Some beekeepers report they axT sold out; the earliest since during the war years of sugar re.tioning. .OLo_-_ The most severe winter weather of the season occurred during this period, with temperatures going to sub-zero levels but only for periods of short duration. Temperatures moderated on February 9 and 10 permitting limited flights and giving bees a good chance to shift their clusters and push out the dead, In instances where beeyards have been checked recently the colonies appeared to be wintering satisfactorily, Colony weight was still good. the bees were quiet, and clusters were of good size, Sorme beekeepers in northwestern Ohio anticipate feeding will be necessary about April, Demand continued good for large bulk lots of honey, with little remaining in bee- keepers' hands. Indigaa A deficiency in precipitation cong. tinues through the central and southern parts of the State, Over the past 12 months this deficiency has amounted to about 11 inches in the central part and between 7 and 8 inches in the extreme south# In the northwestern part of the State there was quite a variation from that farther south; at South Bend the precipitation for the same period was more than 11 inches above normal. The average temperatures for January and early February have been considerably below normal, although a few days have been unusually bright and warm. February 9 was bright end sunny with a temperature of 50 degrees bringing bees out for a good flight; on the following day temperatures began a rEpid drop which ended in a minus five degree temperature on the llth. Illi.nois This period hEs been both mild and verve col3. A zero wave occurred from January 26 to 30. Then a mild spell with a bright sunny day of 30 degrees in the northern part of the Stete when bees flew heavily with many remaining on the snow, A yard check in northwestern Illinois found no dead colonies - over - Washington 25, D, C, - 5 - - < - SL- -=. *;-I f hyt~i .% alL.. I XX _. ;(. _ L-l izois j 'sj..ir. ^.;i 'js c-vi.7:r. fC " -ys-.rli-y' or:,. t r .t :1 6..- i 1PI2. t! L weath-.;e- was 'wa*ear Latr. t I -rIL t! rr wura ro. :.rr, iet, flisg.ts in ;ort *r.. I.I .:;i . :n Feh-brjar', 11 a ccr.d tb.,lcw zer weav CD .zC.. ples *f tot Ie:1 d h-i.,-y Ert no ual c JAt I.BCK.-.rS ae r.urLg lfr t.ulk ii' a rf ho!.U still h.i1 by tuuk' .:. ;'s. '7-.-r-hN _3 (-r riod Je',. -Fet. 13) NtM Yck._ ever, wirettr vnether has rrevsilc i or ch st s4ver-r1 wedks with very little srrw 1'i* v.-ry stt.Fiy c- 1. :'at-zero t.'. LeratJ:.-s oc .r--i several times, whict. has uLr., ..---d un bes. A'.:. Er*.turcs r.-iAratetd around Fetruary 10 .trl. ittir.v ,ocd t fN irly o..c. fliglhts. :n sor& yaris c--:y' bt--s were los due t, the pr-.ir.d b-:i.n' ccver-d -ith sncw. C-itt a few hives r'..wed Fi,-r.s r'f .ist:ess ir sor..e yards. In other yFr3s th-v f ircr to be win ter rg well rrcvidiy.L th:y iwf-nt ir.to the winter with arB;iL- sLtcres, Isv-. ve r, I -eny colcr.i'cs ni.d f-Leiin-, -rd bhi-cK.:o-rs have fed sout starving colonies this .conth V -Lc-.t Weather :-ontin.ud cold, with SOL.- rein this pririzd.. Bcs have not had a flight si'.ce C:tcber. The winter locs will no doubt be h.i-'ier thai. usual. Clo/.:rs are cover..d with snow and should be in gcod condition. Hor-ey riz's re:.Air.d steady, with deLand good in most cess. Recpiring suoplies in beekee-1ers' hands ex-; light. F lylaa* -- B.-es hed a kood flight on ebr'iery 10. COueens ere lying wc;Il, but brocd areas ere s:-ell for this ti:..c of year. ColonibE are winteri.- in fair ccr.dition in S:L,: yards but poorly in others, In so-e yards loss s frc weak color.ies Lrd starvation amount to 25 percent at this latLe Ei.d over helf of the re- .einirng colonies are week cnd light on stores. 'New Jersey-. Cold weather end snow featured this roriod only one dey of bee flights or. February 10. Be-kec ers reTort brooi.rering, End soi have begun to ferd Fullir car.y. OT7JPH AT TIC_ rDJR TH CGTF L 314E_,L eriod 7Jan. 77 -Tb. T31 TryF.ndL, Thc r.ost severe winter weather of fhe season occurred during this period. The period start.jd off with a cold wave with near zero right tecqperatures and dcy temperatures below freezing. About one inch of snow fell tnd or.d .-ood rfin, button frozen ground so most of it raC. cff. The Liddl% cf the cIricd was werucr, a touch of spring, which EAlowc-d the bees to have a good cleansing flight propering the for the cold whether which followed. There was some spottingr but not enough to fel1 Er.y concern on bees condition. Colonies have us.d quitt i. bit of their winter stores. A 1.orvy thwr.dcrFtcrr.. or. }ehbriar 11 ushered in a new orld/Waeyer.4i a Lcdrrete S2.ow storm. Night '.tLzretures hpav since been cnriw'ing zero, with a strar.g wind for twc drys. Skuiks and Jpo ssui.s hove betsn bothering er.trpr.ce eutip- :.ent so.:. Honey is -ovir.g- uch butter lvcplly thar tho period Tollowing he Christnas holidays. Producer stocAs are getting low. Soutl .'C.r c ir._- In th. 1-.;--r -r cos.s' ci ^. z rrc;. :i... L-a w'-2r r- cr va yvlll--r r.n-Cge.I 5.svily tE: fC're -. r o-f thi: '- r I a, I:. .,-e a-, r i r-.- F- c w'- t r h.s h n1 3 crpl' Fc..c'.. VrL litl- i 1 fli:.t has been 7ossitll. durir.w L.oC Of t" _.rioc. tuc- 'im i er i.d wr s .d ve- ry c1 d with snow, E tt. r E :.. C.il '':St-h f w :i.tvr. r-f-. imas C-21 weethEr irTVPildc duri thr.- -r.., wit!. :i.t-.r z-rc. t.ie ;'Ef.tures at lght I TIc h E b..--. a light -n-w cc-'er :n the grunia. Collni--s rre wi'-.terirq w.11 whe-r stores are F.-Hle, -cwever, :e!r.y c. :r:cs are li'hbt. cai stcrrs -n! the less wi.i bt; L-czEvy ir- th t sjrirg if :2t fed cL-.rly in tLe -pri..-. Mierle h!s started to ''ii 2ue to scee were dfys the last of J :rl rYy Ear. first cf FAbruary. Thc.re Lr's beer. a. E ir unt of re"i- itp.tior, but not cnou-g tc resch the subsbil. LT'FJ E _STJTES: (, r .urriod Jrr,. 26-Feb. 12) rji& = Brpo.drEtrin; iI. s-uthi-rn horcy -.r.- duc.r.g agree ::- eivI Inci'e slowly due to c Z.- tirnucl cold weat..L:r. Severt- rirns recently have iiLprov-jd cisture conditicrs. Ti-ti is beginning t: tud. Florida -In Dost pirrts of the StFte cclnr.ieE ci 'ees hrve built ui iiL br-od both for tPioa. fed and those with stores. HcwevCer cold weath.-r during this period hEs slewed pL.nt develop-Ernt and bee activity s-LewhE.t acnrd e. cold wave at the close of the ieriol (Febru-rzy 12 & 13)has caused some chilling of bro'.d. c.st cclorniis in the cer.trtl nr.d southern t.Erts of t:u State have an average of threat to live frr'jes of brood. Willcw, plnnyroyEal and early citrus b1con were providing a -iving in soce central and southern sections. The citrus bloom is expoctel to be lctu-, fT- the Stc-te ts E. whrlc, altr.ough in sone localities the blcom appears to be co-ing on cirltier thEn usuwl. Sooe Epots are now in full bloon. Conditions are favorE.blt for a rectc.r flow front citrus this year. In the northwLstern .a-t of the State. recent good reins 1heve provlied sore teaporery relief froL the prolonged dry spell. The cold winter has beer. hr.rd or. co-_crics rr.i Lany vill not wvrth-r it. Heavy f.-dir.g -.s being done in soe yrrds. Mc..le r.nd ironwood have finished blocL.ing in this section, and bees could not work thet during any of the blooming periodd on account of the cold. Ti-ti will be in by February 20. Queen rearers in central nErts of the Stete rcrort that the recent col hc-s delayed queen rearir.g operations. Mis.ssjiE f. Werther ccr.ditions ccntiL-ucd TFEirry ?fvcrrble for bees as well rs horey rl.ants, 1o.ii.na Weether cor.citicns have beer. rai. y and cold delaying the blooming of earl- i-lan*s about 3 or 4 weeks. 1lich rain has feller.. Cclonies hare sop e brcod in about 4 ccr.bs. It is likely thpt the pollen suirply is shcor-. L.-- cause colonies were without pollen late last fall and sc far this spring the weather has UtV - over I ,ufa slay %Itt sioj 1 Tuesday, Februery 15, 1955. shi1;.AliTH'iY _HUQEY. hFGih VOL, XXXIX NOu, 4 TELEGRAPIIIC REPORTS FROMI &l-_OZPA1_NT 1JI.TS (Arrivels include receipts during preceding two weaks$. Unless otherwise shown prices rep- resent sales or current quotations by brokers; local bottlers, or other receivers to wholesalers large retaiIers. backers, confectioners or other lsaxgr users. IMarket condi- tion comments represent the opinion of the trade and are for the First h..lf of february. All quotations Ere extracted unless otherwise shown, 60-lb. cans are on a pound basis and smaller units of extracted and other types of honey are on per case basis unless otherwise shown. Beeswax prices ere per pound,) LCo'SIOJi: Arrivals 5;500 lbs. domestic. Demand moderate market about steady. White, Clover, 6, 5-lb. jars 5.80 6 3-lb, decanters 4.05 12 2-lb. jars 6.25 24, 1-lb. jars 6,00-6.50 mostly 6.50 12, 1-lb, jars 3.25 12 1-lb. servers 4.70 24, 12-oz jars 5.25 24, 8-oz jars 3.85 36, 4-oz jars 3,15 CREMEID, 12,12-oz. cups 2.65-2,75 Dealers report good quality honey currently in light supply and difficult to procure. CHICAGOS: Arrivals 209,500 lbs. domestic. Demand good, market firm, 60-19. tins MIDWESTERN White Clover .16L-.17 Light Amber .16 -.16t Some granulated 10 less White Clotar.. Cartons 12, 5-lb. tins 11.80 6, 5-lb. jars 5.80 12 2-lb. jars 5.75 12, 1-lb, 305 24, 1-lb:(self serve containers) 6.00 24, 12-oz. 5.10 24, 8-oze (self serve containers) 3.70 36 4-oz 3,06 CREAJF;ED 12, 12-oz. 2,60 CINC1NS' TI.I Arrivals 64,890 lbs. gejmani moderate, market steady, Drums, Light Amber 60-lb. tins Light Amber White, Clover, 12, 5-lb. jars 6, 5-lb. jars 6 3-lb. decanters 1H, 2-lb, jars 24, l-lb.jars 12, 1-lb, jars 12, 1-lb. server 24, 8-oz, jars 12, 8-oz, jars CREhVED 12, 1-lb. domestic. .13- .14# 10.75 5.80 4.05 5.50-6.25 6.50 2.60 4.70 3,85 1.60 6.50 DETROIT: Arrivals 114,470 lbs. domestic; 26,Tl30 Mexico. Demand good, market slightly stronger. mostly Ihite Clover and Orange 6, 5-lb. 5.75-6.10 12, 2-lb. 5.50 24, 1-lb, 5.30-5.60 24, 8-oz, 3.15-3.25 ENVE.R: Supplies very light, Demand moderate, market steady. Street;clover, COLORADO 12, 28-oz. jars 5.15-5,35 12, 20-oz., ars 4.50-4,7C 12, 8-oz, jars 2.20-2.35 24, 8-oz, Jxs 4,00-4.25 24, 16-oz. jars 6.40-6,60 12, 32-oz. nars 6.25-6.50 12. 5-lb. tins 11.75-12.65 6 5-lb. glass 6.60-6.80 CfEEAED 24, 12-oz.cups 6.90-7,00 12, 12-oz. glass 2.80-3,00 S pANRLUES:_ Domestic demand good. Market sTightly stronger for Extra eLigh Laber, blended flavors Light Amber Mixed Flowers ano White or better Orange, Sage, Clover and Buckwheat, except market slightly weaker for 6 5-lb. glass or tine Orange, Sage and Clover, arrket about steady for others. White or better) Orange, Sage, Clover 6, 5-lb. glass or tin 6,00-6.40 12, 32-oz. jars 6.34-6.80 12, 24-oz. 4ars 4.85-5.20 12, 16-oz. Qars 3.32-3.55 12, 12-oz, jars 2,61-2,85 24, 8-oz. .ars 3.80-4.12 Light imber, Blended Flavors 12, 5-lb. tins 9.10 12, 2-lb. tins 5.10-5,20 24, 1-lb. iars 5.40 Light i-aber Mixed Flowers 6, 5-lb. tins 5.00 Extra Light Amber, Alfelfa 12, 5-lb. tins 10,20 Extra Light itaber, Blended Flavors 12, 32-oz. jars 5,16-5.60 12, 16-oz jars 2.70-3,95 24, 8-oz. jars 3.20-3,45 White or better Orange 24, 12-oz, jars 4o87 White or better Buckwheat 12, 8-oz. jars 2.04 White, Orange-Clover 12. 1-lb* glass servers 4.50-4.75 CREA4ED, White or better, Orange-Clover 12, 12-oz. cups 2.75-2.93 24. 12-oz, cups 5,50 CHUNK, C01B, White, Urange, Sage, Clover 12, 1-lb. jars 5,15 White or better, Clover 12, 12-oz, section 4480 12 8-oz. section 2,90 Honey & Butter Plain & Cinnamon 12. 6-0oz. cups 3,15 Jellied Honey, Clover and OrEnge 124 0looz. jars 2.85 BEIEWIX.L Arrivals by truck 18,500 lbs, domestic. Demand very good, market about steady. Purchases by local receivers delivered Los k.ngeles mostly ,47 - over - Wc-shirjft -n 25, 1. C, - 7 - 8 7"- sdcy, I,1 I.-.J r 1 '- ... . .-. ^ ifiH Y Py.-_-_f.Ji RL. ._ ,. -4_ ,- "J.j.L!S i_ riw-ls y tr.ck I:6-1b. crns: -Ur-.W. ir. L t w C tcevr ?rE, Wis. Aight ..-.b r 14-.. L- .r.3 lur s l cc,r-tF.riners fair, ic r. cc.ttfirn rr slo Price to Jobbers-- 3. ?ir..:y ? 7. 1,-1 Hor.y 2,. t- *. .rs ..50 .. 1-1 rs 2.9 -5.3s C, --1b. jars .,CO b, 5-lb. tins 5 ZO -b. j-rs 5.80 2', 7--c7 tuiTbl;rs ,20 12, 14-oz. turjblers 3'J5 12. ll-.z. glass nags 3.15 C EFAi$ED 12?, 11-oz, las u: L: 2.35 GC-lDo. cE .A, -r Sb.V!.'t. 3wde :lo,-.r ,17 Light *..bcr BEiSWtX irivels by truck, 480 lbs. Sonestic. DCa1-rs paying Cash .0 Trbde .12 _F IC0RY. rrivFls by rcr ?50 drs. & 11 Lbls Cubp; 14 CE. YrE'ce; 25 ctns. iire; 214 drs. Supter.F-ir.; 50 drs, EA SEl-,adcr; 45 cs. Grece; 62 drs. Mexico. Supplies light. Li..~xd moderate, market strong, iew sales recrted. S- It s P:d nominal c-urt ttions - L*.FPr'"ED ex icck INw Ycrk Cit- dut-f E-id PUFRT0 RICJ, tins ,.4J- .15 druzs .z2 .13 FE warehouse End ex dock 60s MIDWEST7ERI End I!TLPrEIk.-T.IN Vn-6 C-over .168- ,20 NIDESbTIRN ITI'EldhVU7ln.IN, FLOCIDl Bakers Al.=nd .16 Izorted, 12, 8-cz. jars 1.75 24. l-lb. jrs 2.80 Dcfmistic,Light ,&rbLr,M1ixed Flowers 24, 8-oz. jars 3.3E 24, 1-lb. ars 5.80 12, 1-lb. Jcrs 2.90 i2, 2-1b. .rs 5.60 6, 5-lb, tins 5.55-5.80 2~. 1-lb. tins 6.20 Domestic Orrnge and Clover 24, 8-cz. jars 3.85-3,95 12, 1-lb. QErs 3.45 12, 2-lb. j-rs L.4-6.60 24, 1-lb. tins 6.90 b, 5-lb. tins 6.60 (In r..,crt issued leb. 1, make 12, 1-lb. Whte icver 5.95-6.90 rcad 24, 1-lb. ESWC.S: 'lrrivf.ls by bce.t, 5 bE-gs Chile:; 610 be.~.a-sCubHa; 260 drs. Dorinicen Republic; 21 begs Hciti; 1,213 bags Potugaies W~r* Africa; 125 b;rgs MUxico; 20 'Legs Turteal. IsB 184 brgs Egypt; 100 be s Brnzil 60 bogs Aorccco* 1.0 begs end 181 blocks Fr, Soijdilrnd. offerings light. +-*rket strong. Srles .nd x.oninf 1 quotations - AJFRICA .59- .61 CENTPuL .MERICs., Light .65- .67 Drrker .60- .62 VWEcT INT IU S SOUTH ^PERICM .60- .68- PH.L.. LPiL.._ ..rivls 71,55: lb . eIZ-.. nT go, rrkt fir, su;BWlF.es local i u lers very lii :t., CI'..T^F.2-L., Li ht Clever 66-1b. ti:., er b. GU,.T'MLA, LiA.t --ever 2', a r.-'J if bI tins ', 1-1,. jrs 24 6-oz. rs 'LDes ic Bl.le- Sw"r:r.d Whit( *6, 5-1>. iars 2-,, 1i-lb, je--s - 12, l-i., ,rs 2-, 8-cz. zrrs White, Clever 24, 1-lb, zers 24, E-cz, -ars cr. -hrnd .17 11.EC0 b.75 e Clover 6.-0 3.85 6.10 Z.50 JITTSB~Ur-I: -.-rivc-Is by truck 18,510 lbs. d u sfi Deosrni fcir, rcrket steady, V it, Clcver :cr. Lig-t ,.bir 6 5-lb, JFrs 5,80 6, 7--t. jc.rs 4.C5 24, 1-!b. j-rs 5.50-6.J 21, &-oz. '=-s ,3.50-3.E6 1V, 1-11. server 'igs .7C CI.ED 24. -lb. r, s 6.50 QI0.TL.JiT,- rrivels 1FPrrxir..atey 2.,000 Ibs. domes SFic. Suppli,-s c,3erEatv,. TCecFn- slow, 2crrket 'irn. Light .4b.:r, iflflf'-Sweetclover 12, 5-1b, tins 10.80-11.00 sose lower 12, 24-cz. ;rrs 4.80- 5.00 24, 1Z-oz, 5.30- E.4C 24 E-'z. ?.95, 4 C. Bulk 5 grl. cans Light ~r.ber c.16- ,17 rark .14 .15 COB:; No supplies. Most deliveries going direct to ret-il stores. BEEW.X: Supplies fairly liberEl. Derex-r DoderEte, cerket steady - Dealers p:ying Cash or Trade. .45 , IQLIS: Market firi to slightly stronger. -COTCRDO Fnd NCTHERN, h'Wite Clover 60-lb. tins, per lb. .16 -.19f mostly .18- .19 Light =rber .15- .16 acstly .15 White Clover, 6 5-1t. tins 6.15 White Clover anA hixed Flowers 6, 5-lb. 5.65-6.25 2mstly E.* 60-6.22 2, --b. r-rs 6.10-6.2. mostly 6.25 24, 1-lb, jE-rs 5.40-6.50 mostly 6.25-6.50 2-. 12-.z, jcrs 5.2[ 24, ?-cz. -"rrs 3.25-3.65 mostly 3.80-?.85 CHL-1ED 12, 12-oz. packages 2.65 - continued - 'ldcSA.iF --Loll E., E. C. Washington 25, D, C* .KANSAS CIT : Arrivals - 1BUCTOts. Midwest. 6, 5-lb. jars 12, 2-lb, jars 24, 1-lb. jars some brands .. 5- - Tuesday, February 15, 1955. 1~'i- M1T~L L:rJi' [P~x VOL, XI 1.4 by truck appro:inaately Market steal 5,25-5.75 5,00-5.30 3.40-3.70 higher SJN FRANCISCO:_ Demand mnoerate, arle t steady, oV stsic (Tight Anber (or better) Orargfe, Clover, Sage, Thistle, and some blended Flavors - 24, 8-oz, jars 3.05-3.5 24, 12-oz. jars 4.70-5.4 24; 12-oz. jars Sage with cut comb 7.5 12, 8-oz, jars 1.3 12, 12-oz, jars 1,8 12, 12-oz. lars Sage, with cut comb 3.0 12, 11lb, jars 2,40-3.0 12, 1 lb. jars 3.20-3.5 12, 2-lb. jars 4.75-5,6 12, 5-lb, cans 8.45-9.2 SEPTTT.F: Arrivals approximately 30,626 lbs. Tl.alid slow, market about steady, Sweetclover-Alfalfa. Light Amber 12, 5-lb, tin pails 10,25 10.80 12, 2-lb.. jars 5.50 6.1C 24 1-lb, jars 6,00 6.50 24, 12-oz. jaxs 5.30 12, 24,- oz, jars 5.00 2e, 3-oz, jars 3.95 CHIEi D 24, 1-lb, cups 6,25 24, 14-oz cups 550 24, 1l-oz, cups 5,40 24, 6-5-oz, cups 3.00 0 0 0 4 8 0 4 3 4 4 IMP_0jTS sDM EXPOrTS OF j1QE_Y ND-_PEE_S; SSecured through bureau of Census) EXPHOEY _FROM TIE U.S. DURING NOvEBM IIvPORTS OF HONEY INTO U. S. FO NOVEMBER & DI FBE. Z94.u -(Y nF -T c^B"cCO!Tjiy ----0 - West Germany Netherlands Canada France Belgium Switzerland Hungary Lebanon Rep. of the Philippines S di A. bi November Decerber_ 997,097 1,268,461 903,748 378,000 879 112 595 204 314,160 371,880 173,820 171,000 105,540 33,000 12,000 - 3 059 900 "3 Crnnr Sweden 4 800 Sample 6,720 24,000 TOTAL 3 397,752 2 847 245 Value 378,502 $324,857 TOTAL SC0EkTk S lPDj O Y_X NTH 19Y _JO U,_SS9 _ _Pound. January 67F4 -9 February 458 598 March 917 837 April 1,056 475 May 286 927 June 108 673 July 97 ,548 August 1 747 966 September 6 129 978 October 6 555 825 November 3,397,752 December 2 847,245 TOTAL 1954 24,279,754 1953 32,850,000 1952 23 375,000 1951 12,670,000 1950 9,433 000 1949 1,212,000 _Novaember December ounds - Mexico 347,267 132,939 Cuba 104,622 145,261 Guatemala 33,196 66,716 Dominican Republic 4,361 - Greece 3 854 794 Switerland 1,320 France 567 Norway 529 - Canada 18 600 Chile 1,512 West Germany 765 Italy 600 United Kingdom 480 TOTAL 495,711 367667 Value $42,332 $38,063 2rTAL IPOhS IE HO EYJB0.}Y 19541j IN _S. _. January 5r3771%TJ February 842,648 March 1,069,944 April 1,244,028 Jay 1,051,466 June 464,325 July 862,146 August 814,800 September 854,672 October 547,348 November 495,711 December 367.667 TOTAL 1954 9,151 947 1953 9,785,000 1952 8,483,000 1951 8,174,000 1950 12,018 000 1949 8,963,000 - ever - t..i 2 ,: L.' C. :0 -y j. Y-H., VA.X. ._4 K". ^.b, .r Lte r Eure .1s Turkey Cu-i c E t .i., t er -.1. ulr .st rt- n. se -ifricr ,.:.~. Chil ; FrEnrh EJuc.toriEl nfricr F iti Cu tec.elr ESkypt TOTAL V,'u 1 941,761 7; .823 3b,"13 35,682 33,098 33,044 2E 918 22,375 22,07.4 22,067 12,097 1 1 ,0.' L,495 1.27E,j19 $t 21,663 22,867 a ,9 7 33,7 5 22,7.? i0,9c3 13,76C 21,9PE 2c ,C47 21, 9E80C' 3, 48 7,506 121,bl' $1E.,,403 !,CL nt ir.ucd frcn. -Fr.ge b 1cuAeiL-n- alleged much flight and there have not teen many ~1llen plants in bloom. Willow ani peEr trees are starting to bloom and vili provide cueC r.lien end nectar if the weather turns warm, Hee-y feeding has been in progress in sc me vzx s. Oueen-rearing has started and will expand. reaend for honey has been good. UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 3 1262 08589 5836 TJr4^ IPWj&.E StFISl4 JIOSIJ.S. iiYNOWS,_'5.5 Jr nuE.ry Februr ry l]Mrcch aril .y Jur.e July August Sefteabor October Nover.ber DRcerkter TOTaL 19E4 1953 1952 1951 1950 1949 273,522 253, 26 610,636 26D,949 475,39? 300,488 202,997 319,3S5 404,646 1,276,219 347,238 5,287,136 5,040 000 4,270 ,0C E,066 ,CO E,733,300 3,910,000 # Both quantity and Velue subject to cherge,_ Pelersed Feb. 18, 195E mob "'",s';y, "sr ry 15, ".E9E - - |
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