She said the idea gained traction following Iowa Honey Bee Day at the Capitol last week. Jim Obradovich, a lobbyist with the Iowa Honey Producers Association, said the group supports the ...

Only about 100 run full-time honeybee businesses, according to the Iowa Honey Producers Association. Nebraska figures weren’t available, though about 400 of the state’s beekeepers are members ...

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