Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity

July 1, 2025
New Māmaki Tea Labeling Law Enacted

June 27, 2025
Governor Green Enacts Legislation to Uphold Agricultural and Biosecurity Resilience and Support Local Innovation

June 27, 2025 – News release by Hawaiʻi County
Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Material

June 19, 2025 – NR25-15
Skunk Captured in Kaka‘ako

June 3, 2025 – NR 25-14
Snake Captured in Kaimukī Backyard

May 30, 2025 – NR2-13
HDOA Market Analysis Branch Issues Several Reports (May Egg Prices, Farm Labor, Farm Expenses and Land with Irrigation)

May 29, 2025 – NR25-12
HDOA Specialty Crop Grant Program Accepting Applications

May 22, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke News Release
Digital Agriculture Form Boosts Compliance Among Travelers

May 9, 2025 – NR25-11
HDOA and County of Hawaii Continue Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Treatments at Kona Airport

May 6, 2025 – NR25-10
Compost Reimbursement Program Releases $427,000 to Assist Agricultural Operations

April 17, 2025 – NR25-09
Merrie Monarch Travelers Reminded of Ohia Quarantine Restrictions

April 15, 2025 – NR25-08
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Treatments Continue in Kona

March 31, 2025 – NR25-07
Local and Mainland Egg Prices Comparable in Latest Data for Honolulu

March 20, 2025 – NR25-06
HDOA Offers Program for Free Treatment of Little Fire Ants for O‘ahu Homeowners

March 12, 2025
State Extends Voluntary Pause on Interisland Transport of Birds

March 3, 2025 – Department of Health News Release
Bird Flu Survey for Backyard Flock Owners and Bird Rescuers

Feb. 24, 2025 – Joint News Release from Governor Green and Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke
State Leaders Announce Digitization of Plants and Animals Declaration Form

Feb. 14, 2025 – NR25-04
Highly Venomous Sea Snake Found Ashore on Hawai‘i Island

Jan. 30, 2025 – NR25-03
Honolulu Egg Price Data Released

Jan. 17, 2025 – NR25-02
Increased Biosecurity Urged to Protect Birds from Avian Influenza

Jan. 7, 2025 – NR25-01 
Opossum Trapped at Store in Kona