HONOLULU — Another new invasive pest has been detected on Oahu, one that damages coconut trees and other palm plants. The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) was detected at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on Dec. 23, 2013 during routine surveys conducted under a cooperative agreement between the University of Hawaii at Manoa* and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Plant Protection & Quarantine (USDA-PPQ).
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A Lonely Quest for Facts on Genetically Modified Crops Jim Wilson/The New York Times Greggor Ilagan initially thought a ban on genetically modified organisms was a good idea. By AMY HARMON Published: January 4, 2014 KONA, Hawaii — From the moment the bill to ban genetically engineered crops on the island of Hawaii was introduced ...
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Dec. 31, 2013 NR13-17 HONOLULU — The Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has confirmed that an invasive stinging ant called the Little Fire Ant (LFA) has spread from Hawaii Island to Oahu and Maui. On Dec. 23, a customer at garden shop on Maui reported a suspicious ant to the Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC), ...
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Gov. Neil Abercrombie today announced the appointment of Scott Enright as Chairperson of the Hawaii Board of Agriculture. The appointment becomes effective Jan. 1, 2014. Enright succeeds Russell S. Kokubun, who is retiring at the end of the year. To view the news release, go to: https://governor.hawaii.gov/blog/category/newsroom/latest-news/
Ulu, or breadfruit, has been a staple in Hawaii for ages and now there is a movement to encourage its utilization and availability throughout the islands. “Breadfruit – From Tree to Table” is a workshop sponsored by Ho’oulu ka ‘Ulu, Kamehameha Schools and the Hawaii Department of Agriculture. The half-day workshops will be held on Maui, ...
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If you live on Maui and use pesticides for business or at home, this class is for you! Protecting Pollinators During Pesticide ApplicationFriday, Dec. 13, 20131:00 – 3:00 p.m.UH-Maui CollegeFee: $39 Trainer: Steve Russo, Hawaii Department of Agriculture, Environmental Health Specialist, Pesticides Branch ...
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The following links are to news articles from the State of Oregon regarding states’ ability to pre-empt county GMO regulations. The Oregonian: https://gov.oregonlive.com/bill/2013/SB863/ The Oregonian: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/10/lawmakers_celebrate_end_of_spe.html
The first shipment of Christmas trees arrived over the weekend and out of about 60 containers, only six had to be held for treatment of slugs. Last year, about half of the containers had to be held for treatment or returned to the Mainland. What made the difference this year? The Oregon Department of ...
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If you are commuting to the Main Office of the Hawaii Department of Agriculture this week, be aware of lane closures from Wed., Nov, 20 to Tues., Nov. 26. from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the area around Keeaumoku St., S. King St., and Young St. The Department of Accounting and General Services ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 13, 2013 NR13-15 Agricultural Good Neighbor Program Established HONOLULU – The Pesticides Branch of the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has completed voluntary pesticide-use guidelines and established the “Kauai Agricultural Good Neighbor Program” to provide more information and education on pesticide use on the island. The voluntary pesticide-use guideline will go ...
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