Hawaii's congressional delegation wants to know why the money it fights for is not being used by the Department of Education.

Pacific neighbors are fighting back against the coconut rhinoceros beetle, and there are lessons for Hawaii.

The importance of nutritional assistance like SNAP was apparent during a recent statewide tour.

Local food producers and advocates are vexed by the department's U-turn.

The bill was substantially altered during conference committee drawing scrutiny.

Hawaii will play host to a center that aims to empower food producers and businesses in US states and territories.

Updated: The bill was recommitted to conference committee Thursday, effectively killing it.

The hemp industry is poised for a legislative win after several years of negotiation.

The settlement this week follows 12 others over misleading labelling of Kona coffee.

State officials and stakeholders have suddenly found themselves asking who will carry on the work of the late James Nakatani.

The family-owned vegetable grower has found better prices on water and land leases.

The ag project needs lots of water but the dam that could supply it will be torn down unless the farm can raise millions of dollars to save it.

Current rules and regulations have become too onerous for local meat producers.

Larger food waste management plans will be announced soon, the mayor said.

Proceeds from compost sales to the public are kept by the partner schools.

Farmers and ranchers see an opportunity for ongoing collaboration.

The carpenter's union says that more modular housing is not a "silver bullet."

Lower shipping costs have freed up funds for more food supplies, Hawaii Foodbank said.

Coconut rhinoceros beetles have decimated yields across the Pacific, but there may be a surprising workaround.

Nearly half of Hawaii recipients of food support are employed but the end of additional federal assistance is going to sting.

Several major land leases are set to be moved from DLNR to DOA in a matter of months, resolving a lingering issue.

Hawaii's demand for pork is on the rise but slaughterhouses cater to beef.

Future capital gains would be locked into local income levels as part of the plan.

The DOE plans for a centralized kitchen concept but local advocates say it's better to increase cooking capacity at individual schools.

The state is investing in small-scale gardening, herding and livestock operations. It's a start.

Producers have turned to supplying direct to hotels catering to tourists, shifting the emphasis away from local preferences.

Fresh research reinforces that the majority of tourists to Hawaii will pay a premium to experience local fare. That could make food produced here more affordable for residents.

State agencies and local hotels and restaurants are on the hunt for more Hawaii-grown produce, but only a small number of our farms conform to USDA guidelines.

Local layers are now racing to expand operations as the islands remain bird-flu free.

Information on restricted pesticide use in Hawaii was kept private until a 2018 law required transparency. Environmental advocates want more restrictions. 

State lawmakers are asked to find a little more funding now to save a lot more money later in order to protect the islands' fragile ecosystems and ag lands.

Small community meetings across the islands will help develop the first state plan to guide local food resiliency and production.