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- Interim Rule Established to Prevent the Spread of Little Fire Ants on OahuNR24-09 March 27, 2024 HONOLULU – Due to the increased detections of little fire ants (LFA) in windward O‘ahu. the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has established an interim rule that authorizes the department to restrict the movement of plant material infested with LFA on O‘ahu to prevent the further spread on the island and […]
- Merrie Monarch Travelers Again Reminded of Ohia QuarantineNR24-08 March 25, 2024 Movement of ‘Ōhi‘a from Hawai‘i Island is Restricted HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) is reminding travelers attending the Merrie Monarch Festival this week that quarantine restrictions remain on the transport of ʻōhiʻa from Hawai`i Island due to the fungal plant disease, rapid ʻōhiʻa death (ROD), which is devastating […]
- Hawaii Department of Agriculture to Collect Unwanted Pesticides from Farms and Other Commercial Users on Hawaii IslandNR24-07 Feb. 26, 2024 HONOLULU – The Pesticides Branch of the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) is expanding the free pesticide disposal program to Kona and Hilo on Hawai‘i Island in April. Hawai‘i Island farms and other commercial users of pesticides, may register to safely dispose of canceled, suspended, unwanted or unlabeled pesticides in April 2024. […]
- HDOA Accepting Proposals for Specialty Crop GrantsNR24-06 Feb. 15, 2024 HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA), Market Development Branch (MDB) is currently accepting applications for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) Fiscal Year 2024. The HDOA will be awarding a total of approximately $523,000 to Hawai‘i proposals that enhance the competitiveness of Hawai‘i specialty crops. Project awards may […]
- Plants with Little Fire Ants Intercepted Prior to Punahou Carnival Plant SaleNR24-05 Feb. 2, 2024 HONOLULU – Plants containing little fire ants (LFA) were intercepted prior to the plant sale at the Punahou Carnival yesterday. The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) isolated about 400 plants that were donated for the carnival. None of the suspect plants were sold to the public. In an abundance of caution, […]
- Resilient Food System Infrastructure Grant Program Accepting ApplicationsNR24-04 Jan. 26, 2024 HONOLULU – The Resilient Food System Infrastructure (RFSI) program, a federally funded grant program, is accepting applications for projects for agriculture infrastructure and equipment. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) RFSI program is aimed at strengthening middle-of-the-supply chain operations and local food systems by supporting processing, manufacturing, storing, transportation, wholesaling, and […]
- Governor Announces Significant Progress on Ag Land Transfers from DLNR to HDOAJOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA SHARON HURD CHAIRPERSON HAWAI`I BOARD OF AGRICULTURE DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES January 18, 2024 HONOLULU – Under the administration of Governor Josh Green, M.D., the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) and the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) are making steady progress in […]
- Maui HDOA Offices Temporarily Closed for Building MaintenanceNR24-03 Jan. 9, 2024 HONOLULU – Some Maui offices of the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) will be temporarily closed for building maintenance from Jan. 12 to approximately early summer 2024. Offices located at 635 Mua St. will be closed during construction, including the Plant Quarantine Branch (PQB), Plant Pest Control Branch, Pesticides Branch, Animal […]
- Snake Found on Molokai in a Shipping ContainerNR24-02 Jan. 8, 2024 HONOLULU – A live snake was found in a shipping container on Moloka‘i this morning while it was being unloaded at a hardware store in Kaunankakai. Maui County Police on Moloka‘i were called to the hardware store shortly after 8 a.m. and arriving officers shot the snake with a pellet gun. […]
- News Releases 2024March 27, 2024 Interim Rule Established to Prevent the Spread of Little Fire Ants on Oahu March 25, 2024 – NR24-08 Merrie Monarch Travelers Reminded of Ohia Quarantine Feb. 26, 2024 – NR24-07 HDOA to Collect Unwanted Pesticides from Farms and Other Commercial Users on Hawaii Island Feb. 15, 2024 – NR24-06 HDOA Accepting Proposals […]