In the 1990's, Little Fire Ants (LFAs) found its way to the island of Hawaii, most likely traveling with a shipment of potted plants from Florida. These plants were subsequently sold to consumers along the east coast of the Island, along with Little Fire Ant colonies living in the potting...

Agriculture is not a large contributor to Hawaii`s economy but despite the recent decline in the sugar industry it is an important sector in terms of its contribution to food supply, income, and employment. Agriculture influences the economy as it procures production inputs from and provides...

Departments of Agriculture in virtually every state have initiated market promotion programs aimed at enhancing their states' farm sales. However, a reasoned assessment of several possible market scenarios suggests that the prospects for such programs to be successful are limited. Problems...