Nestled in California"s verdant Central Valley, this almond orchard is in full bloom. If we zoomed in closer, we might see billions of honey bees hard at work moving pollen from one blossom to another, doing their vital work to pollinate the trees so they can produce their valuable crop. Almond orchards are a thriving $6 billion business here in the valley. California produces around 80% of the world"s almonds and booming demand means production has more than doubled in the past few years, despite threats from drought and wildfires.
It’s showtime for a precious crop
Today in History
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Celebrating National Park Week, April 21-29
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Jazzed for Mardi Gras
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Andean cocks-of-the-rock, Ecuador
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Gateway to America
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It s National Hispanic Heritage Month
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Pearl of the Adriatic
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Hot and Spicy Food Day
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Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument anniversary
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Work out on your way to work
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1.1 billion opportunities for a better world
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It s time to fall back
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A day to celebrate teachers
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Martinique
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Walking among the giants
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Winnie-the-Pooh Day
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Legacy mural in Philadelphia
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Paper lanterns on the longest night
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A winter’s holiday ends
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Keep your hands inside the ride at all times…
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Spotted eagle rays in the Galápagos Islands
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White trilliums blooming in Ontario, Canada
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Mount Field National Park, Tasmania, Australia
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Overseas Highway, Florida Keys
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Chicagohenge
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International Nurses Day
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Drop in on International Surfing Day
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A crane for good luck in today’s big game
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Victory Day in Valletta
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From the mind of Frank Gehry
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Hoisting a flag for seafarers
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