Coffee Beetle Spreads in Hawaii
A destructive species of coffee beetle is spreading in the Hawaiian Islands, threating the health of coffee farms and plantations across the state. At first glance, the coffee borer beetles…
Hawaii Plans Solar Expansion
A non-profit Hawaiian agricultural organization is planning to build a series of solar power plants on several of the major islands. The effort is part of a broad US Department…
Inspector Cuts Worry Hawaii Farmers
Budget cuts enacted by the Hawaii state government have led to significant reductions in the number of cargo inspectors, leading many farmers to worry about potential pests and the future…
Hawaii Farmers to Receive Compensation
Hawaii farmers are in line to receive millions of dollars in compensation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to offset shipping costs. The Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment Program for Geographically…
Hawaiian Coffee Beetle Infestation Spreads
Hawaiian agricultural officials report that the coffee berry borer, a species of beetle that attacks coffee plants, has been found in the Kau district of the main island of Hawaii.…