Due to the honey bees pollination efforts, they contribute between 15 to 18 billion dollars to the value of US agricu ltural industry
Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- AP26PPQFO000C423
- Recipient
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Vermont Agency Of Agriculture UEI ZL9VH4Z7GAR2
- Awarding agency
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Department of Agriculture
- Obligated
- $13,800
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 10.031
- Completion date 43% complete
- Place of performance
- Vermont, USA
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Description
- Activities
- The 2026 national honey BEE pests and diseases survey sampling will be twofold, 1) longitudinal sampling of five beekeepers, and 2) 14 general survey surveillance samples split into 3 or more sampling trips throughout the year. Longitudinal sampling will be conducted twice for each of the five selected beekeepers, once in the spring (before or at the start of the honey flow), and again in the fall after the honey flow. Vermont will have a total of 24 samples at the end of the sampling season. Aphis methods will be used, samples will be taken to allow a confidently verify the absence of certain exotic pests including tropilaelaps mites and the asian honey BEE. In collaboration with the agriculture research service (ARS) BEE research laboratory, molecular techniques will be used to quantify the presence of the BEE viruses. Microscopic techniques will be used to determine nosema ceranae levels, and established diagnostic methods will be used to quantify varroa destructor. Deliverables and expected outcomes: at risk from factors such as parasites, diseases, poor nutrition, stress, and environmental toxins, honey BEE health is a major concern. The national honey BEE pests and diseases survey data will ascertain the scope of parasites, diseases, and pests that may have a negative impact on honey BEE populations. To date this is the most comprehensive honey BEE survey, providing essential disease, pest load information, and additional benefits through informing and guiding the direction of honey BEE parasite, disease, and pest research and mitigation recommendations to the U.S. Apiculture industry. The data collected from the national survey are included in the aphis national honey BEE survey database. Intended beneficiary(IES): results from these samples will be provided to state plant health director, plant health supervisor, state entomologist and state survey coordinator. Benefiting will be agricultural industry nationally, master gardeners, the citizens of vermont and the state's economy. Subrecipient activities, if known or specified at the time of award: N/a. Cost categories: personnel: $6,691.20; fringe benefits: $836.40; travel: $4 ,668.72, supplies: $600; indirect costs: 1,003.68
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Who received award AP26PPQFO000C423?
AP26PPQFO000C423 was awarded to Vermont Agency Of Agriculture by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (Department of Agriculture) on June 1, 2026.
How much is award AP26PPQFO000C423 worth?
$13,800 has been obligated on AP26PPQFO000C423.
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