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…
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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…
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
KCFA Symposium, Kauai Coffee, Coffee Agronomy, Understanding Flowering in Coffee and more!
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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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The Independent Voice “Best Agricultural Newsletter in Hawaii” Newsletter of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association …
Message from President Petersen, October 23, Farmer Get Together, Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Symposium, Post-Harvest Handling to Preserve Quality in Coffee, What are Hawaii Farms Growing, Are We Still Freezing Coffee?, International Coffee Day- October 1st, Invasive Pest Webinar- October 13, From Our Readers, Pest Control Principles Meet Pure Chaos in New Coffee Farm Study, Hawaii Farmers Union United (HFUU) Annual Convention, Study: Moderate Coffee Drinking May Slow Cognitive Decline in Older Adults,
Help a Fellow Farmer, Survey to Detect and Prevent Invasive Bacterial Strains on Hawaii Farms & Nurseries , Slow Foods Tierra Madre Americas, Study: Caffeine May Reduce Effectiveness of Some Bacterial Antibiotics, How Coffee Impacts Your Energy Level, and Study: Coffee Drinking Linked to Healthy Aging & Longevity in Women.