Updated CBB IPM Recommendations
Updated KCFA CBB IPM Recommendations – Jan 2012
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KCFA Newsletter Archive
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KCFA Mission & Initiatives
Detailed initiatives that guide Kona Coffee Farmers Association
Coffee Bean Borer Q&A
Questions that have been answered by Kona Coffee Farmers Association CBB expert researcher- Suzanne Shriner. (Thank you Suzanne!) 10/03/11 Question: I heard that if the beetle is already in the center bean the fungi can’t get to it. The best time to spray is when the beetle is flying around. Answer by Suzanne Shriner: Last…
CBB Coming through Burlap Bags After Picking
Where: Honaunau Mauka– KCFA Farmer-Farm Sprayed once and lots of active natural Fungus present during picking When: September 29, 2011 Pickers started at 8 am and were done by noon. At 3 pm, the farm owner went to look at the bags in her truck and was surprised to see so many ants on the…
Coffee Berry Borer Photos
These photos show signs of coffee bean borer infestation, the damage they cause inside the cherry, and the effects of B. Bassina. 07/04/11 4/4/2011
Tips for CBB Integrated Pest Management
by Suzanne Shriner Integrated Pest Managetment Tips PDF/Printable version Coffee Berry Borer (La Broca) damage can be very serious, or it can be reduced to 2-5% of your crop. With a multi-pronged approach to control, you can greatly minimize loss. It is important to “be your own scientist” when it comes to your farm. Inspect…
Farmers Asking For Immediate Suspension of Green Coffee Imports
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, October 30, 2010 Email: info@KonaCoffeeFarmers.org website: www.KonaCoffeeFarmers.org Farmers Asking For Immediate Suspension of Green Coffee Imports The Kona Coffee Farmers Association has passed a Resolution (entire text may be found here: Resolution Calling for the Immediate Suspension of Green Coffee Imports Into Hawai’i) calling for an immediate suspension…
Colombia Coffee Federation vs. HIDoA
President Bruce Corker to Colombia Coffee Federation From: corkclan@msn.com To: luisfernando.samper@cafedecolombia.com CC: harold@hoogasian.com; josel.londono@cafedecolombia.com; senhee@capitol.hawaii.gov; repcoffman@capitol.hawaii.gov; sandra.kunimoto@hawaii.gov; john.m.ryan@hawaii.gov; gomesgomes@yahoo.com; pgee@starbulletin.com Subject: RE: Kona Coffee Farmers Association Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:09:37 -1000 Dear Luis Fernando: The Kona Coffee Farmers Association very much appreciates the work of you, Mr. Londono, and the Colombian Coffee Federation…