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Local businesses are getting big funding boosts to help make farmed algae part of the solution in addressing the amount of methane cattle produce.

Hawaii’s need for seeds was highlighted by the Aug. 8 fires, when experts said there was not enough native seeds to revegetate the thousands of acres of burn scars.

New legislation awaiting the governor’s signature would help businesses operate out of home kitchens.

The agriculture department will likely receive $20 million for biosecurity this year. Lawmakers want results.

In the aftermath of the Lahaina tragedy, officials are stepping up efforts to protect Paia and other areas considered at high risk.

The biosecurity measure is one of two key pieces of legislation that will strengthen the efforts of the Department of Agriculture.

The destructive beetles pose a serious threat to palm trees and culturally important plants in Hawaii.

A proposed bill would create a one-year pilot program to cull the birds on Oahu and Kauai, where the animals are destroying an estimated 10% of crops on small farms.

Gov. Josh Green had discussions with several people before making the decision after critics raised concerns over conflicts of interest.

Carol Okada had been sidelined at the Department of Agriculture because of personality clashes and her relationship with nurseries.