Save the Bees: Long-Term Agricultural & Pollinator Dynamics Dataset (1980–2024)

This dataset compiles multi-decadal information (1980–2024) on agricultural production, climate indicators, pesticide usage, and honey-bee colony dynamics across the United States.<br>It was developed as part of an internal pilot study on long-term pollinator decline and its relationship with intensive agricultural practices.The dataset integrates four major components:<b>1. Honey Bee Colony Statistics</b>Annual and quarterly estimates of colony counts, colony losses, renovation rates, and presence of stressors (varroa mites, diseases, parasites, pesticides exposure).<br>Data were harmonized from multiple regional survey programs and digitized archival reports.<b>2. Agricultural Production</b>Crop yield data (hg/ha), fertilizer and pesticide usage metrics, cultivated area, and associated agronomic variables.<br>These were aggregated from state-level agricultural monitoring programs and standardized to ensure comparability over time.<b>3. Climate and Environmental Indicators</b>Annual averages of temperature, precipitation, and extreme-weather incidence based on state-level agro-meteorological stations.<b>4. Derived Indicators</b>Several calculated fields are included to support modeling and forecasting tasks, such as:colony loss ratiospesticide-intensity indexesyield-per-unit-inputmulti-year moving averagesstressor-interaction indicators<b>Intended Use</b>This dataset is suitable for:regression modelingtime-series forecastingsimulation studiesenvironmental impact assessmentteaching and academic exercisesThe dataset does <b>not</b> contain sensitive information and was compiled solely for research and educational purposes.