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livestock grazing.) Without flower pollination, in many case.s seed production 

 is a failure. 



The other pollinating agents (beneficial insects) are becoming depleted at an 

 alarming rate, about which nothing can be done. The honeybee is the only insect 

 of any importance that can be controlled and manipulated by man for his benefit. 

 Therefore, agriculture must rely on the honeybee more and more as a pollinating 

 agent if it is to prosper. 



The beekeeper's reward and livelihood is essentially in the sale of honey. At 

 the present price of honey, however, the beekeeper cannot stay in business and 

 pay for his supplies and the necessities of life. Therefore, he will have to abandon 

 beekeeping and seek a more lucrative means of making a living. 



In the interests of agriculture and what it means to this country, may I respect- 

 fully urge that you, your committee, and the Congress take whatever steps are 

 necessary to keep the beekeepers in business through price support of their honey 

 at a reasonable profit above the cost of production, thereby serving the all-im- 

 portant purpose of pollination through proper distribution of bees in areas where 

 farm people are dependent on poilinizing agents for the production of crops, 

 especially clover seed, that mean so much in the agricultural pattern for a general 

 prosperous agriculture and allied agricultural interests. 



Again expressing my regrets at being unable to attend the hearing, and with 

 best wishes, I am 



Sincerely yours, 



W. E. Anderson, Commissioner. 



Mr. Pace. The Chair would Uke to state that this coiickides for the 

 present the hearings by the special subcommittee, and it is likely that 

 it may conclude all hearings on the general proposal. 



The committee will meet tomorrow morning in executive session, at 

 10 o'clock, to give consideration to numerous proposals submitted to it. 



The committee now stands adjourned. 



(Thereupon the meeting adjourned.) 



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