Several other compounds are in various stages of development, but are unlikely to provide a short-term solution. For now, use Apistan properly, conduct post-treatment evaluations of mite control, and exercise caution in bringing new stock into your operation. With reasonable precaution, Apistan should continue to be an effective tool for most beekeepers until alternative products are available. The USDA Economics and Statistics System contains nearly 300 reports and data sets from the economics agencies of the U. S. Department of Agriculture. These materials cover U.S. and international agriculture and related topics.
Most reports are text files that contain time-sensitive information.
Most data sets are in spreadsheet format and include time-series data that are updated yearly. This gets the home page. The current Argentine report is for Aug 25, 1997. The attache reports provide early information on production in countries that export honey to the United States. This will allow you access to data before it is released to the economic forecasting service.