Firefighters with the Florida Forest Service and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue battled a smoldering blaze at a coconut palm tree farm for hours Friday morning and afternoon. Extinguishing the blaze: Using ...

The greatest threat to coconuts is not just a beetle — it’s people. CRB accelerates a pre‑existing crisis. Introduced nearly ...

Every other day inside a lab on the third floor of the St. John Plant Science Laboratory building on the University of Hawaii ...

Coconuts are exotic, edible fruits produced by coconut trees. The coconut tree is a kind of palm tree with a single straight trunk and has been used for many purposes since prehistoric times. Every ...

Last Monday, Sept. 2, wasn’t just the date of the Labor Day holiday. It also holds the designation status of “World Coconut Day.” Our farm family has held a longtime fondness for the sweet and rich ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A non-profit is trying to prevent a rapidly spreading tree killing pest from eradicating Hawaii’s coconut tree population. Hawaii coconut trees are being killed by the ...

Hawaii’s lush landscapes, iconic palm trees, and vibrant ecosystems are under threat from a dangerous invasive species the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB). These beetles are wreaking havoc on the ...

Discover the importance of participatory science in combating coconut root wilt disease and enhancing sustainable farming ...

A Bombardier tracked Florida Forest Service vehicle drives in between coconut palm trees knocking out a brush fire at a farm on Southwest 112th Avenue and 268th Street Friday, March 3, 2023. David ...