AUSTIN – Commissioner Sid Miller praised the remarkable comeback of the Texas honey industry, noting that coordinated efforts by pesticide regulators, the Texas Department of Agriculture, and partners across the agriculture community have helped create conditions for Texas bees to thrive. According to Texas A&M AgriLife, Texas beekeepers produced more than 4 million pounds of honey this season, worth nearly $9 million at market prices averaging $2.24 a pound — the strongest output the state has seen in years.
“There’s nothing sweeter than a Texas comeback, and this year’s honey harvest proves it,” said Miller. “After a few tough, dry seasons that had Texas bees working overtime just to survive, this has turned out to be a banner year for Texas beekeepers.
With generous spring rains, strong wildflower blooms that produced a long summer nectar flow, Texas honey is flowing like never before."
