The International Trade Commission voted Monday, Nov. 19, to continue anti-dumping duties on Chinese imported honey. After testimony presented earlier, the Commission decided that "removing the tariffs would likely hurt the domestic industry."
"The commission voted 5-0 to maintain the protective measures on Chinese honey following a second sunset review to determine whether U.S. honey producers still needed the duties. Domestic …
Two U.S. honey trade organizations urged regulators last week to maintain tariffs on Chinese honey, warning the U.S. International Trade Commission that revoking an existing anti-dumping order on the products would have a harmful impact on the domestic industry, according to a story written by Django Gold, Law 360, last week.
Gold wrote, "The American Honey Producers Association and the Sioux …
New study shows pollen counts will more than double in 28 years
ANAHEIM, CA. (November 9, 2012) – With this year's unseasonably warm temperatures and extended seasons, many have coined 2012 as being the worst for allergies. But if you thought your symptoms were worse than ever, just wait until the year 2040.
According to a study being presented by allergist Leonard …
Beekeepers throughout Britain are saying that this has been the worst summer for honey bees for decades, and that this will have continued effects for next year. The miserable summer has led to bee colonies having to be fed to prevent them from starvation, and they have produced little or no honey. In addition, the bad weather has prevented young …
INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Investigation No. 731-TA-893 (Second Review)
HONEY FROM CHINA
Scheduling of an expedited five-year review concerning the antidumping duty order on honey from China.
AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of an expedited review pursuant to section 751(c)(3) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. ' 1675(c)(3)) (the Act) to determine whether …
Several Other States Expect Approval Soon
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Section 18 approval for Apivar® (amitraz) use in beehives to control varroa mites in South Dakota, the original requesting state. A number of other states have also requested similar approvals that are pending. South Dakota's original request for a special Section 18 permit was made in 2010. …
Researchers have discovered that honey bees can bite as well as sting and that the bite contains a natural anesthetic. The anesthetic may not only help honey bees fend off pests such as wax moth and the parasitic varroa mite, but it also has great potential for use in human medicine.
The surprise findings discovered by a team of researchers from …