Hawaii Drought Monitor

Source: National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC)
For the United States Drought Monitor, click here.

What's New

January 19, 2012 - USDA Designates Hawaii County in Hawaii a Primary Natural Disaster Area due to drought. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Hawaii County in Hawaii as a primary natural disaster area due to losses caused by drought that occurred from Jan.1, 2011, and continues.

October 6, 2011 - Farm Service Agency Increases Guaranteed Loan Limit. USDA Farm Service Agency Hawaii and Pacific Basin State Executive Director Diane L. Ley announced that the loan limit for the Guaranteed Loan Program has increased to $1,214,000. The limit is adjusted annually based on the "Prices Paid to Farmers Index," compiled by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).

Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie and Lieutenant Governor Brain Schatz proclaim July 2011 as Landscape Industry Council of Hawaii Irrigation Conservation Month. Click here for the top 10 irrigation conservation tips.

June 15, 2011 - FSA County Committee Election Nomination Period Begins. The USDA Farm Service Agency begins the period for nomination of county committee members. Download fact sheets and nomination form at link above.

April 27, 2011 - USDA Announces Implementaion of the Livestock Forage Disaster Program. The USDA Farm Service Agency announces that producers on Maui, Molokai, and Lanai may now begin applying for benefits under the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) for crop year 2011.

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