What happened: Beekeepers, farmers, and scientists are urging the US government to halt plans to close a historic Agriculture Department research centre in Maryland and redistribute its work nationwide.
Why it matters:
- The centre plays a key role in agricultural and environmental research, particularly for pollinators like bees.
- Closing it could disrupt ongoing studies and affect farmers, researchers, and the agriculture industry.
MNN Take: The research centre has been a vital hub for agricultural science for over 100 years, supporting efforts to improve farming and protect pollinators. Its closure could impact coordinated research and industry collaboration.
Sources: NYTimes US