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Curated Hawaii Agriculture News
Hunters hired to control invasive species on Hawaii island kill first axis deer
Hunters hired to control invasive species on Hawaii island have killed their first axis deer. The Hawaii Tribune-Herald reported Tuesday the deer was captured in the southern part of the island. Big Island Invasive Species Committee Manager Jan Schipper declined to say specifically where the deer was killed to prevent interference with the committee’s...
Sexual reproduction may produce long-term benefits
Researchers have discovered why courtship rituals – which can be all-consuming, demanding time and effort – might actually be worth it. Attracting a mate – which can take significant effort, such as in a peacock’s show of feathers or the exhaustive rutting of stags – can produce benefits for a species in the long...
Environmental groups sue over Lahaina treatment plant
LAHAINA >> Four community groups are suing Maui County in federal court over alleged environmental violations at a Lahaina treatment plant. The groups claim millions of gallons of wastewater injected into wells at the facility each day surface offshore of Kahekili Beach Park, killing coral and triggering outbreaks of invasive algae. Earthjustice filed the...
Health officials issue notice of violation for 2011 HC&S burn
WAILUKU – The state Department of Health Clean Air Branch has issued a notice of violation against Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co. for an unauthorized burn last year. According to a news release, HC&S was cited for burning around 25 acres on Nov. 4 without prior written approval from the department. The company has...
Frances Benjamin Johnston’s photos will debut online at Library of Congress site
In a picture taken in her Washington studio, photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston looks the part she set out to play: an artist ready to take on the world. But if the 1896 pose with flashing petticoat, wispy cigarette and beer stein was meant to make a shocking declaration of bohemian genius, the world of...
Grave threat of pesticides to bees’ billion-pound bonanza is now clear
How valuable are bees? In the UK, about £1.8bn a year, according to new research on the cost of hand-pollinating the many crops bees service for free. If that sounds a far-fetched scenario, consider two facts. First, bees are in severe decline. Half the UK’s honey bees kept in managed hives have gone, wild...
Reforestation not taking hold in land burned by Station fire
Federal forester Steve Bear stood on a fire-stripped slope of the San Gabriel Mountains last week, trying to find just one pine sapling, any sapling, pushing through the bright green bedspread of vegetation. It would give him hope after a year of disappointment. Last April, U.S. Forest Service crews planted nearly a million pine...
Helicopter blamed for disrupting Lanai hunt
Lanai residents were miffed recently when a helicopter carrying a film crew “buzzed” a game management area on the opening weekend of the island’s hunting season. Hunters from around the state and as far away as the Mainland flock to the island to pursue axis deer and muflon sheep, making the scheduled hunting weekends...
Q&A: How a French Sugar Seller Became a Jeweler of Roses
Florence Gervais d’Aldin got hooked on Russia at an early age when the Soviet Navy dropped anchor in Cherbourg, a port in northern France. Eleven years old at the time, she ignored the initially frosty reception that the Soviet sailors received and experienced the warmth and boisterousness of Russian company, which left a lasting...
Union, consumer groups to protest proposed changes to poultry inspections
Consumer groups and food inspectors represented by the American Federation of Government Employees will join forces Monday in a rally to protest proposed changes to the way poultry is inspected. The protesters are scheduled to gather outside the Agriculture Department headquarters at Jefferson Drive in Southwest Washington at 11:30 a.m. Monday. The Agriculture Department’s...
Farmers threaten to block highway | Bangkok Post: news
More than 1,500 pineapple growers on Friday gathered in front of the Farmer Market Centre on Petchakasem highway at Ban Auo Noi in Prachuab Khiri Khan to wait for outcome of the meeting of National Pineapple Committee. The pineapple farmers came from Prachuab Khiri Khan, Rayong, Chonburi, Uthai Thani, Kanchanaburi and Ratchaburi. They brought...
New bee research details harm from insecticide
A pitched battle about why bee populations around the world are declining so rapidly has been joined by two new studies pointing directly at the harm from insecticides most commonly used by grain, cotton, bean and vegetable farmers. Pesticides were an early suspect, but many additional factors appear to be at play — including...
A dry season is expected for wildflowers in Southern California
Right about now, tiny goldfields and purple mat should be erupting in carpets of color on the desert floor at Joshua Tree and Death Valley national parks. The gentle hills of the Antelope Valley poppy reserve should be turning bright orange with thousands of California poppy blossoms. But so far this spring, wildflowers in...
Hawaii bird-watching: A land of unusual, and often endangered, species
Bundled against the chill of a dewy morning, we settled on the lower slopes of Mauna Loa volcano, a landscape interrupted on Hawaii’s Big Island. Around us was a forest that had grown up over a centuries-old flow, but for half a mile in either direction were cindery stretches of bare lava from more...
Court orders FDA to examine antibiotics use on animals
A federal court on Thursday ordered the FDA to follow through on a 35-year-old proposal that would have banned the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed because the agency was concerned that these drugs were overused in livestock and helped develop drug-resistant bacteria that can infect people. The concern is that some antibiotics...
Report: Water shortages increasingly will offer weapon for states, terror groups
By Karen DeYoung, Thursday, March 22, 4:19 AM Fresh-water shortages and more droughts and floods will increase the likelihood that water will be used as a weapon between states or to further terrorist aims in key strategic areas, including the Middle East, South Asia and North Africa, a U.S. intelligence assessment released Thursday says....
Origin of lethal tick infection a mystery
A POTENTIALLY lethal tick infection newly identified in Australia has mysteriously emerged on the NSW south coast. Doctors have revealed the first reported Australian case of human babesiosis, a tick-borne infection that carries a 5 to 10 per cent fatality rate, higher than the death rate from the most common tick bite infections. The...
Stink bugs migrating to the Deep South
On the front line of the brown marmorated stink bug invasion, Doug Inkley was overrun. Over nine months last year, he counted, bug by bug, 56,205 in his house and garden. They were everywhere. “I literally have made homemade chili and had to throw it out because there were stink bugs in it,” said...
Europe’s water resources ‘under pressure’
Continued inefficient use of water could threaten Europe’s economy, productivity and ecosystems, a report has warned. The European Environment Agency (EEA) said that the continent’s water resources were under pressure and things were getting worse. It said limited supplies were being wasted, and nations had to implement existing legislation more effectively. The EEA presented...
A bugged life: Warm winter could mean more insects
Awakened from hibernation underground, in rotting wood and the cracks of your house, bugs are on the rise. Ants, termites, mosquitoes, ladybugs and ticks are up early and looking for breakfast. Orkin, the pest control company, recently said its agents nationwide are reporting a 30 percent increase in calls to treat ant infestations compared...
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Hawaii Deptment of Agriculture News
- Merrie Monarch Travelers Reminded of ʻŌhiʻa Quarantine Restrictions April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 NR25-09 HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) is reminding travelers attending the Merrie Monarch Festival next week that quarantine restrictions remain on the transport of ʻōhiʻa from Hawai`i Island due to the fungal plant disease, rapid ʻōhiʻa death (ROD), which is devastating to native forests. The Merrie Monarch Festival takes […]Janelle
- Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Treatments Continue in Kona April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 (revised April 17, 2025) NR25-08 HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA), with the assistance of the County of Hawai‘i Public Works Department, have been working collaboratively since January 2025 to combat the coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB) after detections in the Kona area. The HDOA and Hawai‘i County crews completed the […]Janelle
- Local and Mainland Egg Prices Comparable in Latest Data for Honolulu April 1, 2025March 31, 2025 NR25-07 HONOLULU – The price of local and mainland eggs in Honolulu rose significantly in the first quarter of this year. However, the price between local and mainland eggs was comparable, according to latest statistics from the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA), Market Analysis and News Branch (MANB). Since Jan. 1, 2025, […]Janelle
- HDOA Offers Program for Free Treatment of Little Fire Ants for O‘ahu Homeowners March 20, 2025March 20, 2025 NR25-06 HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has opened a free treatment program for little fire ant (LFA) infestations on residential properties on O‘ahu. HDOA’s Plant Quarantine Branch (PQB) has contracted with pest control companies to conduct the treatments on properties under the guidance of PQB inspectors. The $1.1 million […]Janelle
- State Extends Voluntary Pause on Interisland Transport of Birds March 12, 2025Surveillance for Avian Influenza Continues March 12, 2025 NR25-05 HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA), in consultation with the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Land and […]Janelle
- Akamai Arrival February 25, 2025 Jason Azus-Richardson
- State Leaders Announce Digitization of Plants and Animals Declaration Form February 25, 2025ʻAkamai Arrival’ Pilot Program to Launch on March 1 on Select Domestic Flights February 24, 2025 HONOLULU – State leaders today announced the launch of ʻAkamai Arrival,’ a pilot program that will digitize Hawaiʻi’s Plants and Animals Declaration Form, streamlining the process for travelers arriving in the islands. The initiative, authorized under Act 196 (2024), […]Janelle
- Honolulu Retail Egg Price Data Released January 30, 2025January 30, 2025 NR25-03 HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA), Market Analysis and News Branch (MANB) has released data on retail egg prices in Honolulu, comparing prices between December 2021 and 2024. (https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/add/files/2025/01/Honolulu-Egg-Prices-2021-to-2024final.pdf) The data indicates that between 2021 and 2024, the price for a dozen locally produced eggs rose by 28.4% from […]Janelle
- Increased Biosecurity Urged to Protect Birds from Avian Influenza January 17, 2025Jan. 17, 2025 NR25-02 HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) Animal Industry Division (AID) is again urging commercial poultry operations and backyard bird owners to increase biosecurity measures to protect their flocks from avian influenza. Earlier this week, the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) reported very low-level detections of H5 influenza in wastewater […]Janelle
- Opossum Trapped at Store in Kona January 8, 2025January 7, 2025 NR25-01 HONOLULU – An opossum was caught at a big-box store in Kona over the weekend. The store contacted the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) at about 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, and reported that they had trapped an opossum in an animal trap. An agriculture inspector from the Plant Quarantine […]Janelle
Hawaii Agriculture News
- Travelers warned to arrive early, not transport ohia during Merrie Monarch - Honolulu Star-AdvertiserTravelers warned to arrive early, not transport ohia during Merrie Monarch Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- Reminder: Transporting ʻōhiʻa from Hawaii Island is illegal - Spectrum NewsReminder: Transporting ʻōhiʻa from Hawaii Island is illegal Spectrum News
- State, county, agencies collaborate to fight CRB on Hawaii Island - Spectrum NewsState, county, agencies collaborate to fight CRB on Hawaii Island Spectrum News
- Ahead of Easter weekend, the price of local and organic eggs continues to rise - Spectrum NewsAhead of Easter weekend, the price of local and organic eggs continues to rise Spectrum News
- You Could Miss Your Next Hawaii Flight Due To Airport Woes - Beat of HawaiiYou Could Miss Your Next Hawaii Flight Due To Airport Woes Beat of Hawaii
- Trump's actions cut a wide swath across Hawaii's economy - The WeekTrump's actions cut a wide swath across Hawaii's economy The Week
- Akamai Arrival: Modernizing Hawaiʻi’s Agriculture Declaration Form - Hawaii.govAkamai Arrival: Modernizing Hawaiʻi’s Agriculture Declaration Form Hawaii.gov
- Egg prices in Hawaii nearly double U.S. national average - Spectrum NewsEgg prices in Hawaii nearly double U.S. national average Spectrum News
- In Hawaii, where 90% of food is imported, farmers who offset imbalance now face cuts - NBC NewsIn Hawaii, where 90% of food is imported, farmers who offset imbalance now face cuts NBC News
- Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke Champions Hawaii’s Agricultural Sector in Policy Summit with USDA in Washington, D.C. - HoodlineLt. Gov. Sylvia Luke Champions Hawaii’s Agricultural Sector in Policy Summit with USDA in Washington, D.C. Hoodline
- Local ag leaders are trying to bring back federal funds for farming, food security - Hawaii Public RadioLocal ag leaders are trying to bring back federal funds for farming, food security Hawaii Public Radio
- Immigration enforcement operation raising concerns among Latino population - Hawaii News NowImmigration enforcement operation raising concerns among Latino population Hawaii News Now
- The Most Expensive Lettuce In Hawaii? Billionaire Larry Ellison’s $24/Lb Experiment. - Beat of HawaiiThe Most Expensive Lettuce In Hawaii? Billionaire Larry Ellison’s $24/Lb Experiment. Beat of Hawaii
- Hawaii Is Trying to End a Major Frustration for Travelers - Fodors Travel GuideHawaii Is Trying to End a Major Frustration for Travelers Fodors Travel Guide
- ‘Akamai Arrival’ — Hawaii launches new digital agriculture declaration form - The Garden Island Newspaper‘Akamai Arrival’ — Hawaii launches new digital agriculture declaration form The Garden Island Newspaper
- ‘Akamai Arrival’ — Hawaii launches new digital agriculture declaration form - The Garden Island Newspaper‘Akamai Arrival’ — Hawaii launches new digital agriculture declaration form The Garden Island Newspaper
- Agricultural declaration form is now digital for travelers to Hawaii - The Points GuyAgricultural declaration form is now digital for travelers to Hawaii The Points Guy
- Hawaii digitizes agriculture declaration forms - Spectrum NewsHawaii digitizes agriculture declaration forms Spectrum News
- Hawaii Evening Briefing: Feb. 25, 2025 - Spectrum NewsHawaii Evening Briefing: Feb. 25, 2025 Spectrum News
- Hawaii to launch digitized Agriculture Declaration Form - Honolulu Star-AdvertiserHawaii to launch digitized Agriculture Declaration Form Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Hawaii Agriculture Employment
- Field Crew MemberBayer. 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: 04/21/2025
- Security Officer IBayer. 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: 04/21/2025
- IPM Associate IIBayer. 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: 04/21/2025
- Regional Account Director, Health System and Population Health - Cardiorenal (Hawaii)Bayer. Hawaii, Honolulu Regional Account Director, Health System and Population Health - Cardiorenal (Hawaii) PURPOSE The Regional Account Director (RAD) is accountable to drive the strategic account plan in Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs)... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 04/18/2025
- Instructor, CC (Sustainable Agriculture, 0084975)Ag Jobs. Hawaii, Kaneohe Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Kane'ohe, HIJob Type: Full-Time PermanentJob Number: 2025-00881Department: Windward Community CollegeDivision: Academic AffairsOpening Date: 04/16/2025Closing Date: 5/2/2025 11:59 PM HawaiiPosition Number:: 0084975DescriptionTitle: Instructor, CC (Sustainable Agriculture)Position... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 04/18/2025
- IPM Associate IIBayer. 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: 04/17/2025
- Agronomic Research Specialist II (Field Nursery, data/workflow)Bayer. 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: 04/17/2025
- Lecturer, CC (Agriculture)Ag Jobs. Hawaii, Lihue Salary: $0.00 Semi-MonthlyLocation : Lihue, HIJob Type: Part-Time TemporaryJob Number: 2025-00674Department: Kaua'i Community College - (Lecturers) Academic AffairsDivision: Applied Workforce TechnologyOpening Date: 03/22/2025Closing Date: ContinuousPosition Number:: PendingDescription Title: Lecturer, CC... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 04/17/2025
- Lecturer (Agricultural Business)Ag Jobs. Hawaii, Hilo Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Hilo, HIJob Type: Part-Time TemporaryJob Number: 2024-02600Department: University of Hawai'i at HiloDivision: College of Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resource ManagementOpening Date: 11/26/2024Closing Date: ContinuousPosition Number::... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 04/17/2025
- AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH TECHNICIAN III AND IV - KAMUELA / KOHALA / WAIKOLOA - HAWAII ISLANDAg Jobs. Hawaii Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Island of HawaiiJob Type: VariousJob Number: 25-0134Department: University of HawaiiOpening Date: 03/22/2025Closing Date: Continuous Recruitment Information Recruitment Number 25-0134Salary:Level III: $3,484 to $4,409 per month... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 04/17/2025
- Farm ManagerAg Jobs. Hawaii If you are an internal applicant, please log into Workday and submit your application via the Jobs Hub. Please click here to apply internally.This role will be located at one... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 04/15/2025
- Geotechnical (Soils and/or Concrete) Special Inspectors - HIAg Jobs. Hawaii, Aiea Description RMA is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, for project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 04/12/2025