April 2026 The Independent Voice
Valuable Resources for Storm Issues, Pruning Workshop Announcement and more
References to Petersen’s article on “Weathering the Wind 04.01.2026
DaMatta, F. M., & Ramalho, J. D. C. (2006). Ecophysiology of coffee growth and production. Brazilian Journal of Plant Physiology, 18(1), 55–81. DaMatta, F. M. (2004). Ecophysiological constraints on the production of shaded and unshaded coffee: a review. Field Crops Research, 86(2–3), 99–114. Cannell, M. G. R. (1974). Factors affecting Arabica coffee bean size in…
KCFA Committee Functions- March 2026
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KCFA Road Sign- February 2026
The correct email for submitting your Road Sign form is: kaffe.mkp@gmail.com …and not the one below, on our Road Sign form that was available at the Symposium. Order your sign online here. Apologies to the max! about 50$
March 2026 The Independent Voice
2026 Symposium photos and Presentations, Crop Growers Aid (file by March 13), Coffee Linked to Improved Cognitive Function in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation, Designing Coffee Packaging, Why Honey Bees Matter for Kona Coffee and lots more
2026 Symposium Presentations
Thanks to our fantastic speakers at the Coffee Symposium on February 24, 2026. It was educational and entertaining. If you missed something, please download the PDF files. Every speaker has also expressed that they are happy to answer followup questions. We thank our incredible sponsors who help support this event. In particular our diamond sponsors,…
Insect Pollinators of Coffee
Insect Pollinators of Coffee: Why Honey Bees Matter in Kona Coffee flowering season is one of the most beautiful and consequential moments in our orchards. While Coffea arabica is capable of self pollination, the presence of insect pollinators—especially honey bees—can dramatically increase fruit set, seed development, and overall yield. For Kona farmers, understanding how pollination…
February 2026 The Independent Voice
KCFA Symposium, Kauai Coffee, Coffee Agronomy, Understanding Flowering in Coffee and more!
Understanding Flowering in Coffee, Signals, Pollination and Why Some Flowers Fail
Understanding Flowering in Coffee: Signals, Pollination, and Why Some Flowers Fail Flowering is one of the most anticipated moments in the coffee calendar. Those bursts of white blossoms, our “Kona snow”, signal the beginning of the next crop and offer a glimpse of the season ahead. While flowering may look simple from the outside, the…