FOREST PARK, GA
USDA-AMS
JUNE 29, 2001
VERSTRATE-YAKIMA
WEATHER AT 7:00AM: PARTLY CLOUDY 69 YESTERDAY'S HIGH 84
AJ_FV193

                                      AL
                                          
Colonies were reported in good condition.  Adequate moisture levels & generally favorable weather have produced a good flow of nectar using popcorn trees & various wildflowers as sources. The flow of honey is fairly good. Honey production is moderate with some harvesting of honey by beekeepers having begun. Prices are generally unchanged.   

                                       KY

Colonies were reported in good condition with improvements due to increased rainfall. Colonies were active in gathering nectar with clover being a common source. The flow of honey is fairly good with harvesting of honey by beekeepers just having begun in latter June. Honey prices are generally unchanged.

                                        TN

Colonies were reported in good condition. Moisture levels were adequate. Colonies were active in gathering nectar with clover, sourwood trees & basswood trees being common nectar sources. The flow of honey is fairly good. Due to rain harvesting of honey has begun later than in most years. Honey prices are generally unchanged.
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