July 2026 The Independent Voice
KCFA Potluck, El Nino, lots of valuable Foliar information,
Hawaiʻi Grown Partnership for Agriculture Grant and more
June 2026 The Independent Voice
The Independent Voice June 2026 Contents Greetings from President Peterson Growing Bigger, Sweeter Coffee Kona Earthquake Caused Catastrophic Water Supply Damage Ka’u Coffee Festival 2026 The History of Ka’u Coffee Dave Barry Quote How Coffee Packaging Design Influences Trust, Clarity and Sales The War in Iran is Making Coffee Production More Expensive The Social…
Mark Petersen’s References for June 2026 Newsletter
References Water & Physiology Bertrand, B. et al. (2012). Environmental effects on coffee bean chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13580-012-0128-8 (doi.org in Bing) Carr, M.K.V. (2001). The water relations and irrigation requirements of coffee. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0014479701001020 (doi.org in Bing) Cannell, M.G.R. (1985). Physiology of coffee bean filling. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-4290(85)90093-3 (doi.org in Bing) DaMatta, F.M. et al. (2007).…
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…
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
February 2026 The Independent Voice
KCFA Symposium, Kauai Coffee, Coffee Agronomy, Understanding Flowering in Coffee and more!
January 2026 The Independent Voice
Lots of excellent Farming advice! Read and learn!
December 2025 The Independent Voice
Message from President Petersen, The Role of Gift Coffee in the Holiday Season, Crop Insurance Farm Assistance Webinar, Coffee at a High School Career Day
KCFA Pruning Seminar – January, Co-Ferments vs. Yeast Inoculation, Dubai Launches Coffee that Cost $1,000/Cup, Hawai’i Coffee Labeling Requirements, CLR Resistant Coffee Trees
NCR Applauds Trump’s Removal of Tariffs on Brazilian Coffee, Study Suggests Coffee Protects Against Atrial Fibrillation,, What Do Chinese Coffee Buyers and Consumers Want?
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November 2025 The Independent Voice
The Independent Voice “Best Agricultural Newsletter in Hawaii” Newsletter of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association …