NR23-24 Oct. 20, 2023 HONOLULU – Coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB) grubs have been found at a residence in Waikoloa Village on Hawai‘i Island. This is the first discovery of the invasive beetle on the island. On Oct. 11, 2023, the resident found five large grubs (larvae) in a decaying palm tree stump on the property ...
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NR23-23 Oct. 4, 2023 HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) today established a new interim rule to help stop the movement of the coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB) from designated CRB-infested areas to non-infested areas in the state. On Monday afternoon, the Advisory Committee on Plants and Animals recommended approval of an interim rule ...
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NR23-22 October 2, 2023 HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) and University of Hawai‘i (UH) researchers will be conducting drone-based treatment of palm trees at the Wailua Municipal Golf Course in Līhu‘e, Kaua‘i, between October 9 and 12 (weather permitting), in an effort to eliminate an infestation of the coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB). ...
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NR23-21 Sept. 14, 2023 HONOLULU – One dead coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB) was found on Monday among compost bags at a Maui big-box store, by staff from the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA). Staff from HDOA’s Plant Pest Control Branch (PPC) and Plant Quarantine Branch (PQB) were conducting a routine survey at the store when ...
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NR23-20 Aug. 23, 2023 HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Board of Agriculture (Board) yesterday voted to activate an emergency agricultural loan program to assist Maui and Hawai‘i Island farmers and ranchers suffering damage from the high winds and wildfires this week. The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Loan Program submitted the request to the Board and ...
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The Agricultural Resource Management Division is holding a public hearing tonight, Aug. 22, 2023, at the Hawaii Department of Agriculture Board Room, 1428 S King St., Honolulu and via Zoom from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Zoom webinar, link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81478479811 Or One tap mobile : +17193594580,,81478479811# US +12532050468,,81478479811# US Or Telephone: +1 719 359 4580 ...
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Hawaii Congresswoman Jill Tokuda is hosting a Federal Resource Fair on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, to assist those impacted by the Maui wildfires. The resource fair will be held at The Maui Economic Development Board’s Malcom Center, 1305 North Holopono St., Suite 5 in Kihei from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The USDA Farm Service ...
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MAKE AND TAKE YOUR OWN HAWAI‘I FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS NR23-19 Aug. 17, 2023 HONOLULU – Come appreciate and celebrate the beauty of Hawai‘i-grown flowers and foliage at the “Buy Local, It Matters: Flower Edition” event hosted by the Plant Quarantine Branch (PQB) of the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA): Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023 Plant Quarantine Building, ...
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NR23-18 Aug. 14, 2023 HONOLULU – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today awarded $533,251 to Hawai‘i under the 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). With this grant, the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) will fund projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crop products and create new market opportunities for the state’s specialty ...
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HDOA to Establish Emergency Agricultural Loan Program for Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by Wildfires
NR23-17 Aug. 10, 2023 HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) will be establishing an emergency agricultural loan program to assist Maui and Hawai‘i Island farmers and ranchers suffering damage from the high winds and wildfires this week. The Emergency Proclamation by Acting Gov. Sylvia Luke on Aug. 8, 2023 allows the Hawai‘i Board ...
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