The Public Utilities Commission is holding public meetings about Young Brothers' proposed increase of shipping rates and change of services.
Big Island meetings are scheduled for the end of the month: Kona
For instance, a full dry container will cost $250.50 more. (info taken from the YB fact sheet) The two most recent public notices can be found at:
The shipment of goods including produce, plant materials, cattle, and equine, may be affected by the proposed changes. If you are unable to attend but want to submit testimony or get further information, the contact for the Big Island Public Utilities Commission is: PUC Hawai'i District Office 688 Kinoole St, #106-A Hilo, HI 96720 Phone: 808-974-4533 Fax: 808-974-4534 [email protected] https://puc.hawaii.gov Contact for the Division of Consumer Advocacy P.O. Box 541 Honolulu, HI 96809 [email protected] Phone: 808-586-2800 Fax: 808-586-2780
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Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers
For Immediate Release: The next meeting of the West Hawaii chapter of Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers will be held on Monday, January 20th from 7 to 9pm. The featured speaker is Tony Savarese from All Tool Inc. in the Old Industrial area. The topic is on the care and maintenance of your farm tools and equipment from pruners to pickers to small engines. Members and guests are encouraged to bring fruit for sharing. Non-members are welcome to attend. Meetings are held at 81-6393 Mamalahoa at the HTFG office. For more information, contact: Brian Lievens President West Hawaii Chapter 808-895-8753 [email protected] Ken Love Executive Director 808-323-2417 [email protected] Online Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=127197321932&ref=mf http://hawaiitropicalfruitgrowers.org/ http://www.hawaiifruit.net
A new pest of avocado has been identified on Oahu, Hawaii. Pseudacysta perseae (Hemiptera: Tingidae), avocado lace bug, is a new state record for Hawaii and was first detected in Pearl City in December 2019. It has also been found in the Waialua area. Here are some quick facts, field survey photos, and photos attached. Please forward this information to farmers and growers of avocado. Further informational flyers will be forthcoming. Please report any new infestations to Hawaii Department of Agriculture, Plant Pest Control Branch. We are determining distribution and would like to prevent the spread of this new invasive species.
HOSTS: Avocado (Persea Americana), red bay (Persea borbonia), and camphor (Cinnamomum camphora) SYMPTOMS AND DAMAGE TO LOOK FOR: Yellow blotching and chlorosis, scorching on leaves early leaf drop Undersides of leaves with black feces and eggs Adults and nymphs on the undersides of leaves LINKS TO INFO: https://biocontrol.ucr.edu/hoddle/avocado_lace_bug.html http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn74134.html SUSPECT A NEW INFESTATION? CONTACT... HDOA's Plant Pest Control Branch at [email protected] or, Your nearest Cooperative Extension office. |
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