Hawaii Department of Agriculture
Recent News About Hawaii Department of Agriculture
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Hawai'i officials urge increased biosecurity amid avian flu concerns
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) Animal Industry Division is urging poultry operations and bird owners to enhance biosecurity measures against avian influenza.
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on skunk captured in Hilo
A Hilo resident caught a skunk in a trap yesterday while attempting to catch mongoose on his property in the Keaukaha area.
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Snake Turned in
A live ball python was turned in to the Honolulu Zoo yesterday afternoon under the state’s Amnesty Program.
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New Detection of Little Fire Ant on Kauaʻi Highlights Vigilance
The recent detection of a new population of Little Fire Ant (LFA) in Wailua River State Park, was confirmed by a sample submitted by a concerned citizen, showing how essential residents are to the process.
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Micro-Grant Program for Small-Scale Agriculture Opens
$3 million available for home gardening
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Live Gopher Snake Found at Kapolei Home Depot
A live snake was captured at the Kapolei Home Depot last night by officers from the Honolulu Police Department who responded to a 911 call from employees at the store at about 11 p.m.
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HDOA: Live Skunk Captured at Kahului Pier
A live skunk was found and captured this morning at a maritime container yard at Pier 1 in Kahului, Maui.
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HDOA: Coffee Leaf Rust Confirmed on Hawai`i Island
Coffee leaf rust (CLR) has been confirmed on coffee plants on Hawai`i Island by the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Identification Services. The samples were collected by a grower on a farm in the Holualoa area, south of Kailua-Kona, on Hawai`i Island on October 31, 2020.