Trump's cuts halt US honeybee research amid die-off

President Trump's policies have reportedly crippled honeybee research, potentially exacerbating the ongoing decline of bee populations and threatening the U.S. agricultural industry. Funding cuts across the Department of Agriculture have halted research into the mysterious die-off of honeybees, which has already resulted in over 60% of the insects perishing since June 2024. This has left beekeepers unable to rebuild colonies or treat surviving bees. The loss of honeybees threatens the pollination of over 90 commercial crops, potentially leading to reduced yields and increased reliance on imported produce, especially with looming tariffs.