Event Brief
Bees flock to Florida crops that don’t need them
Filed: May 06, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: Researchers note bees swarming cotton, peanuts, and soybeans in Florida fields despite low pollination need.
WHO: Isaac Esquivel, assistant professor; local researchers and farm observers
WHAT: Bees are appearing in massive numbers on crops that can produce harvests without insect pollination.
WHEN: May 06, 2026 at 4:17 PM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: No specific cause was reported for why bees are targeting these crops.
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