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Applicants sought for Hawaii Island Forestry Advisory Council positions
MEDIA RELEASE The Department of Land and Natural Resources’ (DLNR) Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, is now...
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Hawaii crop weather review for the week ending Sunday (Sept 17)
MEDIA RELEASE Weather Review On September 12, the U.S. Drought Monitor reported that 90.65 percent of the State was abnormally dry or drier. In Hawaii, deteriorating pastures and vegetation brought...
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Drought conditions persist in leeward Kohala and Ka‘u areas
MEDIA RELEASE Weather Review On September 19, the U.S. Drought Monitor reported that 90.65 percent of the State was abnormally dry or drier. Hawaii continued to experience warmer- and...
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USDA reopens application period for producers recovering from disasters
MEDIA RELEASE Signup Begins June 4 for Livestock Indemnity Program and Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-raised Fish The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin...
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Hirono applauds federal support of isle farmers
MEDIA RELEASE The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced a commitment of more than $560,000 for the Kohala Center’s Ku I Ka Mana New Farmer Training Initiative. “As a state that imports...
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USDA grants to train, support next generation of farmers
MEDIA RELEASE U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced $18 million in federal funding to support new farmer training and education programs in 27 states. The Kohala...
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2013 ag census coming up
MEDIA RELEASE The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultutral Statistics Service (NASS) will mail the 2013 Census of Agriculture in mid-December. If you receive an Ag Census form, please...
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Areas of Maui and Hawaii Counties designated drought disaster areas
MEDIA RELEASE The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Maui and Hawaii counties as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by an ongoing drought that, for purposes of this...
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USDA awards grant to Hawaiian Shores Community Association
MEDIA RELEASE Rural Development Hawaii State Director, Chris Kanazawa has announced that USDA has awarded a Pre Development Planning Grant to the Hawaiian Shores Community Association. The Planning...
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Hirono, USDA announce first major federal initiative to fight coffee berry borer
canning electron micrograph of a coffee berry borer. Image by Eric Erbe, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org MEDIA RELEASE Sen. Mazie K. Hirono and the United States Department of...
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Farming with Love: USDA avocado rule a good first step
Ken Love | Special to Hawaii 24/7 A new USDA rule and approval allowing Hawaiian-grown Sharwil avocados to be shipped to a 32 mainland states between November and March is a first step in the right...
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USDA honor for DLNR forest conservation specialist
MEDIA RELEASE USDA’s prestigious Two Chiefs’ Award has been presented to M. Irene Sprecher of Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources. The Two Chiefs’ Award is a national award presented...
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USDA Hawaii crop weather report for the week ending March 2, 2014
MEDIA RELEASE Weather Review The bulk of measurable rainfall fell on Thursday through Sunday. On February 25, U.S. Drought Monitor reported that 54.62 percent of the State was abnormally dry or drier,...
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Hawaii crop weather data for August 24, 2014
Full crop weather report MEDIA RELEASE Weather Review On August 19, the U.S. Drought Monitor reported that 0.61 percent of the State was abnormally dry or drier, unchanged from the previous week. In...
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Livestock producers urged to enroll in disaster assistance program by October 1
MEDIA RELEASE Producers who have suffered eligible disaster-related losses are encouraged to act to secure assistance by September 30, 2014, as congressionally mandated payment reductions will take...
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USDA designates Hawaii County as a primary natural disaster area
MEDIA RELEASE The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Hawaii County in Hawaii as a primary natural disaster area due damages and losses caused by wind, rain and flooding that...
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Free EBT equipment for authorized farmers, markets
MEDIA RELEASE The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made funds available that enable the State of Hawaii Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide eligible farmers markets and direct...
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Hawaii Crop Weather Report for June 16, 2015
MEDIA RELEASE On June 16, the U.S. Drought Monitor reported that 66.77 percent of the State was abnormally dry or drier. Leeward areas of Hawaii have been drying out in recent weeks, particularly in...
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Hawaii’s 2014-2015 macadamia nut production up 12 percent over previous season
MEDIA RELEASE Larger crop and favorable prices increase 2014-2015 value Hawaii 2014-2015 macadamia nut utilized production is estimated at 46.0 million pounds (net, wet-in-shell basis), up 12 percent...
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Seven Hawaii schools to offer free meals as part of USDA program
MEDIA RELEASE HONOLULU – This school year, the Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) will implement a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) pilot program this school year at seven public...
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