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NR10-14 December 9, 2010 HONOLULU – Owners of livestock brands in Hawai`i have until December 31, 2010 to re-register their brands with the Hawai`i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) or risk losing their rights to their brands. Hawai`i law requires owners of livestock in the state to register their brand to secure its validity and individuality.  While it ...
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BOARD OF AGRICULTURE MEETING Date:               November 23, 2010 (Tuesday)                                   Time:               8:00 a.m.                                                                     Location:         Department of Agriculture                       Plant Quarantine Conference Room                      1849 Auiki Street                      Honolulu, Hawaii     I.          CALL TO ORDER II.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM 9/28/10 MEETING III.        COMMENTS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (ORAL OR             WRITTEN) IV.        COMMUNICATIONS FROM DIVISIONS AND ADMINISTRATION             A.      AGRICULTURAL LOAN DIVISION ...
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NR10-13 – October 21, 2010 HONOLULU – Rapid response and the development of innovative pest control methods coordinated by the Hawai`i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has resulted in eradication of an infestation of a highly invasive pest, called Little Fire Ants (LFA), on Maui.   LFA, which delivers painful stings, were reported by a Maui farmer in October ...
Read More Stinging Ants Appear Eradicated on Maui

NR10-12 – October 12, 2010 HONOLULU – The Hawai`i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) is currently accepting applications for a new round of organic certification cost-share assistance to organic farmers, organic livestock operators and organic produce handlers.  Renewed federal funding totaling up to $95,000 has been allotted to help Hawai`i agribusinesses with the cost of organic certification through ...
Read More Renewed Funding for Organic Certification Cost-Share Program

BOARD OF AGRICULTURE MEETING  Date:               September 28, 2010 (Tuesday)                                  Time:               9:00 a.m.                                                                     Location:         Department of Agriculture                        Plant Quarantine Conference Room                       1849 Auiki Street                        Honolulu, Hawaii   I.          CALL TO ORDER  II.          APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM 8/24/10 MEETING  III.         COMMENTS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (ORAL OR WRITTEN)  IV.          COMMUNICATIONS FROM DIVISIONS AND ADMINISTRATION                A.     AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIVISION ...
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NR10-11 – September 8, 2010 HONOLULU – One of the most devastating coffee pests, the coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus hampei), has been found in several coffee farms in Kona.  The coffee berry borer is a small beetle (slightly smaller than a sesame seed – approx. 1.5 mm) and is native to Central Africa and is also found in many ...
Read More Serious Coffee Pest Detected in Kona

NR10-10 – August 31, 2010 HONOLULU– Owners of livestock brands in Hawai`i are required to re-register their brands with the Hawai`i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) between September 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010. Hawai`i law requires owners of livestock in the state to register their brand to secure its validity and individuality. While it is not mandatory ...
Read More Livestock Brand Owners Must Register by End of the Year

BOARD OF AGRICULTURE MEETING    Date:               August 24, 2010 (Tuesday)                            Time:               9:00 a.m.                                                                     Location:         Department of Agriculture                       Plant Quarantine Conference Room                       1849 Auiki Street                       Honolulu, Hawaii    I.          CALL TO ORDER II.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM 6/22/10 MEETING III.       COMMENTS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (ORAL OR WRITTEN) IV.        COMMUNICATIONS FROM DIVISIONS AND ADMINISTRATION             A.      PLANT ...
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NR10-09 – June 30, 2010 HONOLULU – In accordance with Act 172 (SL2010), which was signed by Governor Linda Lingle on June 23rd, fees for importing regulated plants, microorganisms and non-domestic animals will increase as of tomorrow, July 1st. The fee increase applies to state permits that are required to import plants that are restricted or ...
Read More New Import Permit Fees Begin July 1

BOARD OF AGRICULTURE MEETING    Date:               June 22, 2010 (Tuesday)                                Time:               9:00 a.m.                                                                     Location:         Department of Agriculture                       Plant Quarantine Conference Room                       1849 Auiki Street                       Honolulu, Hawaii    I.          CALL TO ORDER II.          APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM 5/25/10 MEETING III.         COMMENTS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (ORAL OR WRITTEN) IV.          COMMUNICATIONS FROM DIVISIONS AND ADMINISTRATION ...
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