State beekeepers association addresses honey bee losses at conference

SPRINGFIELD – The Missouri State Beekeepers Association announced it is moving toward proactive efforts to combat this year’s honey bee colony losses experienced across the state, emphasizing the critical impact on Missouri’s agricultural sector. In response to these challenges, the MSBA is hosting an educational conference, MO Bee Day 2025, on Saturday, June 21, at the Darr Agricultural Center, 2401 S, Kansas Expressway, in Springfield.