Sweet potato protection! CTAHR team joins nationwide effort
College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources extension agents and researchers will be studying the ‘Okinawan’ sweet potato.
COVID-19 could devastate state’s second most valuable crop
Chris Knudson examines impacts on labor which help create favorable conditions for a deadly coffee crop fungus.
$300K from USDA to train teachers in sustainable ag, food systems
UH West Oʻahu’s Aloha ʻĀina Academy teaches green workforce development.
CAREER award to focus on improving agriculture products
To examine how flavonoid compounds are produced in plants an assistant professor received $876,213 from a National Science Foundation CAREER award.
Value-added product development center planned for Wahiawā
The center will provide tools and skills to local farmers and entrepreneurs.
$500K grant for farmer training, more value-added food production
The grant will enable GoFarm Hawaiʻi to continue its partnership with UH Maui College.
Can sugarcane create jet fuel?
UH Hilo faculty and students conduct field trials to see if sugarcane can convert into high-performance jet fuel.
Let the animals eat macadamia nut cake
The research could potentially reduce production costs and the need for imported feeds.
High-tech detection determines pineapple harvest needs
Drones are being used worldwide to monitor crop growth, disease and weeds, and to apply fertilizer and crop protection products.
UH Hilo alumnus, now employee thrives in agriculture
Caring mentors, philanthropist made Jake Rodrique’s career in agriculture possible.
