PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - The state Department of Agriculture is seeking input on its managed pollinator protection plan.
The plan outlines efforts including protecting honeybees, boosting hive health and facilitating communications among landowners, beekeepers and crop producers. The department wants to ensure the plan reflects the best available management ideas.
Informational meetings are set for Oct. 4 in Brookings and Oct. 6 in Pierre.
Agricultural Services division director Brandon Beshears says pollinator health is important in South Dakota for the natural pollination of crops and the state’s vibrant commercial beekeeping industry.
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Online: https://sdda.sd.gov/
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