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Barge shipment delay results in no burgers, pet food
The Garden Island By Sabrina Bodon Burger King ran out of burgers, and Kentucky Fried Chicken ran out of mashed potatoes. These were just some of the effects of a barge shipment delayed due to crew members contracting COVID-19, setting off a small chain reaction on the island. “We are frustrated because we are...
Homesteaders eye dispute between Fevella, Aila
Hawaii Tribune-Herald By JOHN BURNETT “I understand the frustration, because there’s nothing the department has created except controversy.” Keaukaha Community President Patrick Kahawaiolaa was referring to a letter sent Monday by state Sen. Kurt Fevella, the Senate minority leader, to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and Interior Secretary Deb Haaland requesting a federal investigation...
Ways and Means Committee visits Kaua‘i
The Garden Island BY Dennis Fujimoto Earlier this month, the state Senate’s Ways and Means Committee visited several sites on Kaua‘i, identifying issues, resource needs and potential solutions to address regional and statewide economic development, develop curriculum and career technical education pathways for a local workforce, analyze efficient space utilization of State facilities, and...
Deer overpopulation eating into Maui ranchers’ resources and profits
KITV4 – Dozens of Maui ranchers and farmers are struggling to stay afloat because of a massive overpopulation of deer. By some estimates, there are about 80,000 axis deer on the island. Ranchers say the animals are eating away resources and profits. Longtime rancher Jerry Thompson of Thompson Ranch has a big problem. “We...
Community Policing Meeting to Address Agricultural Theft in Honomū
Big Island Gazette UPDATE: A community meeting focusing on agricultural theft in the Honomū area scheduled for Monday, August, 9, 2021, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., will take place online via Zoom instead of in person at the Honomū Gym as previously announced. The event, hosted by Hawaii County Council Member Heather Kimball, will...
USAJOBS Daily Saved Search Results for Agriculture jobs in Hawaii for 7/28/2021
Program Support Assistant – Department: Department of Agriculture – Agency: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service – Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): 1 vacancy – Kahului, Hawaii Salary: $36,363.00 to $47,274.00 / PA Series and Grade: GS-0303-5 Open Period: 2021-07-28 to 2021-08-03 Position Information: Permanent – Full-time Who May Apply: Career transition (CTAP,...
Can solar and farming co-exist? Dutch trial hopes to prove a perfect match
Renew Economy by Sophie Vorrath Swedish multinational power company Vattenfall has unveiled plans to carry out a four-year pilot project in the Netherlands, looking at how a specially designed solar farm can be combined with Dutch strip farming practices. The trial was announced by Vattenfall last week, off the back of the news that...
Farmers tackle new threat to island coffee trees
The Garden Island By Scott Yunker The most-destructive disease known to the coffee plant has arrived on Kaua‘i, putting local growers on high alert. Less than one year after the state’s first reported case of coffee leaf rust occurred in Maui, the blight’s presence has now been established on all major Hawaiian islands. Coffee...
To Promote Competition, Deregulate
Project Syndicate by ANNE O. KRUEGER In a sweeping new executive order, US President Joe Biden has called on regulators to push for greater competition across a wide array of sectors and industries. But sometimes regulation itself is a big part of the problem. US President Joe Biden recently issued an executive order calling...
Sweet potato protection! CTAHR team joins nationwide effort
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa CTAHR will use a new grant to study ‘Okinawan’ sweet potato When a virus or virus-like agent infects a vegetatively propagated crop, the negative consequences can go far beyond a disappointing yield, appearance, taste and plant longevity. If the difficult-to-find disease goes undetected inside the propagation material, the problem...
Millennium Investment & Acquisition Co. Inc. Provides Corporate Update
Currently, MILC has invested in operating companies with two areas of focus: 1) Sustainable cultivation of Cannabis in Greenhouses through Millennium Cannabis 2) Sustainable production of Activated Carbon through Millennium Carbon Millennium Cannabis MillCann has identified greenhouse cultivation as the sustainable method for growing cannabis in a cost-effective manner with a lower carbon footprint...
USAJOBS Daily Saved Search Results for Agriculture jobs in Hawaii for 7/26/2021
Customs Entry Officer – Department: Department of Homeland Security – Agency: Customs and Border Protection – Hiring Organization: Office of Field Operations Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): Many vacancies – Multiple Locations Salary: $43,683.00 to $69,462.00 / PA Series and Grade: GS-1894-7/9 Open Period: 2021-07-26 to 2021-07-30 Position Information: Permanent – Full-time Who...
Congress Is Working To Protect All Legal Cannabis States
GreennEntrepreneur States With Legal Cannabis Are Finding Protection From Congressional Legislators A revised measure has now surfaced to protect all states and tribal programs from federal penalties. This new bill has 15 cosponsors following its bipartisan advocates spreading a letter to develop support this week Yet a Republican who stands in opposition to cannabis...
Charter school receives $48,000 grant for farm-to-school program
Hawaii Tribune-Herald By KELSEY WALLING Connections Public Charter School in Hilo will grow its farm-to-school programs with the help of federal grant. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently awarded $12 million in Farm to School grants to 176 recipients. Connections Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services, the school’s board, received $48,253....
Why Capturing Renewable Natural Gas Has Legs in the Climate Conversation
RealClear Energy By Mike Butler When many people think of renewable energy, they think of modern wind, solar and hydropower resources. When they think of natural gas, they think of it as a traditional, finite source of energy – something that’s used and then gone. But there’s another form of renewable energy that many...
Pesticide Rotation on Onion Thrips and Onion Variety Trial in Bulb and Green Onion Crops Webinar
This free webinar is open to all growers in Hawaii The webinar discussion will cover: Pesticide rotations to control onion thrips: yield and pest pressure Variety trials of green and bulb onions...
House Panel Subpoenas Land Fund, Agriculture Agency
Civil Beat By Blaze Lovell Both agencies were the targets of recent critical examinations by State Auditor Les Kondo. A Hawaii House of Representatives investigation of the Agribusiness Development Corp. and a state land and development fund is starting to ramp up on the heels of audits critical of the two state agencies. On...
Help is on the way: Funding to assist ranchers in battling two-lined spittlebug
West Hawaii Today – By Laura Ruminski – Help is on the way for Big Island ranchers fighting an invasive bug decimating pasture land in North and South Kona. Franny Brewer of the Big Island Invasive Species Committee said the two-lined spittlebug (TLSB) could fit easily on a fingernail, looking innocuous and almost pretty...
Long-awaited water allocation for Molokai homesteads approved
Maui News The state water commission unanimously approved a long-standing request to allocate more than half a million gallons of water per day to supply new and existing uses of Hawaiian homelands on Molokai. The decision will increase the state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands’ Hoolehua Water System pumping allocation to 595,000 gallons per...
USAJOBS Daily Saved Search Results for Agriculture jobs in Hawaii for 7/21/2021
Conservation Planner Department: Department of the Interior Agency:Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): Many vacancies – Multiple Locations Salary: $65,056.00 to $112,659.00 / PA Series and Grade: GS-0401-11/12 Open Period: 2021-07-21 to 2021-08-03 Position Information: Permanent – Full-time Who May Apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Competitive service,...
Kula Country prepares for pumpkin season
Maui News Kula Country Farms staffer Tom Koch paints a section of bandstand Thursday while preparing for the upcoming Pumpkin Patch. The popular annual event at the farm on Kula Highway is set to run the month of October. Koch said he didn’t know how many pumpkins are currently growing at the farm other...
Federal judge orders Maui County to get Clean Water Act permit for wastewater injection wells
Star Advertiser – A federal judge has ruled Maui County must get permits to operate injection wells that environmental groups said are polluting the ocean. – Several environmental groups filed a lawsuit in 2012 over the injection wells, saying effluent from the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility was entering the the ocean and damaging coral...
USAJOBS Employment on Maui for 7/16/2021
Visitor Use Assistant (Fee Collection) GS-0303-05 – Duty Location: Haleakala National Park- 1 vacancy at Kula, 1 vacancy at Kipahulu – Type of appointment: Permanent Full Time – Who may apply: Kula- Open to all US Citizens, ICTAP/CTAP/RPL & veterans Kipahulu – Open to all US Citizens, ICTAP/CTAP/RPL, veterans & Contiguous-to-Area those individuals who...
Sweetpotato Varietal Trial Field Day Enormous Success
For this trial 12 varieties of Sweetpotato were measured for the Marketable Yield and Weevil damaged per variety. The participants of the Field Day provided information on each varieties appearance, taste, and texture - yes, each participant was provided with cooked samples of each variety! This Trial was to help growers make decisions to...
Following critical audit, lawmakers to begin investigation of agribusiness agency
Hawaii News Now By Jolanie Martinez State lawmakers investigating the Agribusiness Development Corporation will have their first meeting Wednesday to establish the rules of its probe. Members hope to follow up on the auditor’s report by requesting documents and even subpoenaing witnesses. An audit found the Agribusiness Development Corporation has done little to diversify...
USAJOBS Daily Saved Search Results for Agriculture jobs in Hawaii for 7/13/2021
Lead Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement) – Department: Department of Agriculture – Agency: Forest Service – Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): MANY vacancies – Forest Service Locations, United States Salary: $77,488.00 to $100,739.00 / PA Series and Grade: GS-0201-12 Open Period: 2021-07-13 to 2021-07-19 Position Information: Permanent – Full-time Who May Apply:...
Bovine tuberculosis detected in a cow for the first time in 25 years on Molokai
Star Advertiser – By Star-Advertiser Staff – Bovine tuberculosis, a contagious disease in animals that can infect humans, has been detected in a cow on Molokai for the first time in 25 years, according to the state Department of Agriculture. The DOA said in a news release today that the cow came from a...
Sweetpotato Varietal Trial Field Day
This field day is open to all growers in Maui and will cover: Yield and pest damage of twelve sweetpotato varieties....
2021 Interim Maui Diamondback Moth Pesticide Resistance Management Program
by Rosemary Gutierrez-Coarite and Ronald Mau - Maui Diamondback Moth Pesticide Resistance Management Program, insecticide spray schedule for the second half of the 2021 calendar year. The insecticide spray schedule is from July through December, based on insecticide bioassay results conducted in May, 2021. On Maui, the bioassay test results showed an increased resistance...
Hawaiian ‘Uala Varieties – Online Research Presentation
Hawaiian ‘Uala (Sweet Potato) varieties have not been extensively characterized since E.S. Handy’s archipelago-wide collections from Hawaiian farmers in the early 20th century, and the conservation status of what was likely well over 100 Hawaiian cultivars remains unclear today. A recent study titled Characterizing the Diversity of Hawai‘i Sweet Potatoes published in the Journal...
Hawaii Agriculture News
- Hawaii agriculture agency welcomes record biosecurity funding - West Hawaii TodayHawaii agriculture agency welcomes record biosecurity funding West Hawaii Today
- Is Growing Your Own Food Considered Agriculture? Hawaii County Says No - Honolulu Civil BeatIs Growing Your Own Food Considered Agriculture? Hawaii County Says No Honolulu Civil Beat
- The State Of Hawaii Keeps Snatching Up Land From Former Agriculture Companies - Honolulu Civil BeatThe State Of Hawaii Keeps Snatching Up Land From Former Agriculture Companies Honolulu Civil Beat
- Down on the farm: Sidling up to the trough - Hawaii Tribune-HeraldDown on the farm: Sidling up to the trough Hawaii Tribune-Herald
- Opossum captured in downtown Honolulu - Spectrum NewsOpossum captured in downtown Honolulu Spectrum News
- The Maui Farm Helps Create Healthy Futures for Families - Hawaii Business MagazineThe Maui Farm Helps Create Healthy Futures for Families Hawaii Business Magazine
- HDOA announces recipients for coconut rhinoceros beetle grants - Spectrum NewsHDOA announces recipients for coconut rhinoceros beetle grants Spectrum News
- Hawaii Land Trust protects 28 acres of agricultural land in Kohala - Spectrum NewsHawaii Land Trust protects 28 acres of agricultural land in Kohala Spectrum News
- 2024 MOU for High Priority Pests - Department of Land and Natural Resources2024 MOU for High Priority Pests Department of Land and Natural Resources
- Let’s Talk Food: Big Island agricultural products - West Hawaii TodayLet’s Talk Food: Big Island agricultural products West Hawaii Today
- CTAHR program wins award for mental health work in the ag industry - Spectrum NewsCTAHR program wins award for mental health work in the ag industry Spectrum News
- Deadline for state grants in fight against coconut rhinoceros beetles approaching - Hawaii News NowDeadline for state grants in fight against coconut rhinoceros beetles approaching Hawaii News Now
- Congresswoman Jill Tokuda highlights latest legislative wins for Hawaii - Hawaii News NowCongresswoman Jill Tokuda highlights latest legislative wins for Hawaii Hawaii News Now
- Hawaii Agriculture Department surveys Waimanalo nursery for little fire ants - KITV HonoluluHawaii Agriculture Department surveys Waimanalo nursery for little fire ants KITV Honolulu
- Waimanalo landscaping business inspected for Little Fire Ants after being linked to the pests - Spectrum NewsWaimanalo landscaping business inspected for Little Fire Ants after being linked to the pests Spectrum News
- USDA summit put Hawaii agriculture in the spotlight - Spectrum NewsUSDA summit put Hawaii agriculture in the spotlight Spectrum News
- Farm Bill update includes key Hawaii priorities - Spectrum NewsFarm Bill update includes key Hawaii priorities Spectrum News
- 2501 Program Funding Supports Aquaculture and Resilience in Hawaii and Micronesia - USDA.gov2501 Program Funding Supports Aquaculture and Resilience in Hawaii and Micronesia USDA.gov
- Hawaii Agricultural Foundation to host event exploring beef industry - The Business JournalsHawaii Agricultural Foundation to host event exploring beef industry The Business Journals
- HDOA providing funding for projects to mitigate coconut rhinoceros beetles - Spectrum NewsHDOA providing funding for projects to mitigate coconut rhinoceros beetles Spectrum News
Hawaii Agriculture Jobs
- Health, Safety, and Environmental TechnicianBayer. Hawaii, Kihei At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 07/26/2024
- Food Processing StaffAg Jobs. Hawaii, Honolulu Koha Foods is one of Hawaii's largest Asian and specialty food distributors supplying local vendors, restaurants, supermarkets and other stores with a wide array of food items and products, including... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 07/26/2024
- Research Associate AgronomyAg Jobs. Hawaii, Waimea DescriptionWho are we, and what do we do?At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 07/25/2024
- Field Crew LeadBayer. Hawaii, Kunia At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 07/24/2024
- Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School: Grade 6-8 Agriculture Teacher (2024-04044)Ag Jobs. Hawaii, Lihue Salary: $50,325.00 - $70,816.00 AnnuallyLocation : Lihue, HI 96766Job Type: Full-time 10-monthJob Number: 2024-04044District / Complex Area: Teacher / Kauai / KKWSchool / Office: Teacher / Kamakahelei MiddleOpening Date: 07/22/2024Closing... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 07/24/2024
- Fuel Farm SupervisorAg Jobs. Hawaii, Honolulu Job DescriptionSignature Aviation is a market leading global aviation services provider with over 220 locations and 6,000 employees worldwide. Eligible team members enjoy a wide array of benefits including health... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 07/24/2024
- Regional ManagerThe Wonderful Company. Hawaii, Honolulu Company DescriptionRelationships are at the heart of our business. Come join our On-Premise team to sell the Earth's Finest Water® and an exceptional wine portfolio. You may know us for... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 07/22/2024
- Chef de Cuisine - farm to table cuisineAg Jobs. Hawaii 26th June, 2024Location - Princeville, Kauai, HI Salary - $100K - $115K Benefits - PTO, M / D / V 401KQualifications Previous experience as a CDC for at least 1... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 07/22/2024
- FOOD SAFETY SPECIALIST I AND II - HALAWA VALLEY, OAHUAg Jobs. Hawaii Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Island of OahuJob Type: VariousJob Number: 24-0386Department: HealthOpening Date: 07/20/2024Closing Date: ContinuousRecruitment InformationRecruitment Number 24-0386 Level I: $4,155 per month (SR-16, Step D)Level II: $4,495... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 07/22/2024
- Experienced Fish farm & organic farm worker - Must be currently living in MauiAg Jobs. Hawaii Position available for an Experienced Fish farm Worker and farm worker for Organic Farm on Maui, hard-working and enthusiastic. We are looking for part-time work helping to maintain the farm,... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 07/21/2024
- Farm Maintenance - Captain CookAg Jobs. Hawaii, Captain Cook Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, and Costco Membership ReimbursementHere at San Francisco Bay Coffee, our mission is to cultivate unrivaled quality, strong partnerships and sustainable... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 07/21/2024
- Offshore Production Diver (Farm Hand)Ag Jobs. Hawaii, Kailua About UsBlue Ocean Mariculture is the leader in sustainable open-ocean aquaculture in the USA. We are the exclusive producer of Hawaiian Kanpachi, a premium sashimi-grade fish coveted by chefs at... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 07/21/2024