1 hour until port strike. ETA until toilet paper hoarding?
WATCH:
The head of the International Longshoreman's Association, the largest maritime union in North America, pledged to cripple the country until his members demands are met.
Over 45,000 port workers and ILA union longshoremen have officially walked off the job at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports from New England to Texas.
Billions of dollars in trade have now been halted.
Stock up on goods. You may not be able to get any for a long time.
https://x.com/LauraLoomer/status/1840980593821061537?t=G1gA32KUutka-KWtCUjA8w&s=19
What is the difference between Italian and Russian bees?
Italian and Russian bees are both excellent breeds for beekeeping, although they have a tendency to swarm. Each race of bee is hard-working and can produce large amounts of honey in the right conditions. Italian bees are less aggressive and easier to requeen but are more likely to rob. The Russian breed overwinters well and has good resistance to varroa mites and other pests.
1. Appearance
The Italian bee has yellowish-brown bands on a brown abdomen. The queen is often a darker shade of orange or leathery brown, making it easier for beekeepers to spot her in the hive.
Pure Russian honey bees are typically a black or dark brown shade with pale yellow stripes. But if the hive requeens, she could mate with other drone breeds, which will alter the appearance of the colony.
2. Origin
Researchers believe Italian bees originated from the southern region of Italy. In 1859, Italian honey bees were introduced to America, where they soon replaced German bees. Italian bees are now on every ...
“Whoever controls the food supply controls the people.”
Society can only survive and fully function with a robust and ample food supply & security. All roads lead from that. That’s why supporting farmers and farming is probably the most important campaign in this era. Without food (ideally fresh & local) societies crumble and public health diminishes.
Over the past 40 years, many of our public and essential assets have been sold off or plundered for corporate greed. Land is one of the last remaining asset grab battles. Support our farmers. Our food supply depends on them.
#NoFarmersNoFood