So, you think your CBB trap is full of CBB? Well, think again! Even with magnification, distinguishing CBB (Coffee Berry Borer) from BTB (Black Twig Borer), and even TNB (Tropical Nut Borer) is difficult. A standard low-power microscope (2-3x) is not sufficient to determine whether the hairs on the back of your beetle are short…
The Independent Voice Newsletter of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association July 2013 PO Box 5436 Kailua Kona Hawaii 96745 USA www.konacoffeefarmers.org info@konacoffeefarmers.org Contents Legislative Update Bill 79 (GMO) Testimony Interesting Contradiction Coffee Talk Black Twig Borer Recipe – Lamb Chops/Kona Coffee Rub EDITOR: Clare Wilson LEGISLATIVE UPDATE – Hawaii County Council…
Please note the correct email address to submit online testimony is: counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us to read the full KCFA press release, please click here->, Bill 79 Testimony needed
(click->) US Food Safety Update Flyer
Click IP-31 to see the publication dated 6.10.13. Suzanne Shriner, KCFA Member, was an integral part of this effort. From CTAHR: Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to helping the coffee growers in Hawaii control CBB. We understand that there is great work happening in the lab and fields with researchers and farmers trying…
The report on June 6th of Axis Deer in North Kona turned out to be Mouflon Sheep. But you can see they are very similar. The Big Island Invasive Species Committee quickly reacted to the report and sent this to help us all. As you can see in the photo below, it is nearly impossible…
click on AXIS DEER to view the pamphlet- What to look for, and whom to call. A lengthier article on Axis Deer written in 2011 with a brief paragraph describing agriculture impacts, including coffee 2011 Oh Deer Article-1
The Independent Voice Newsletter of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association June 2013 PO Box 5436 Kailua Kona Hawaii 96745 USA …
From KCFA Board Member, Bruce Corker: Sen. Mazie Hirono left a lengthy voice mail message this afternoon (ed.note May 23)–with a follow up email (below) from her Special Projects Director, Patrick Devney. The Senator said that she was calling with “good news” concerning federal funding for CBB research and mitigation in Hawaii. In response to…
The Independent Voice Newsletter of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association May 2013 PO Box 5436 Kailua Kona Hawaii 96745 USA …