Hawaii is putting more money behind its coffee growers, good news for farms on the Big Island losing crops to pests and disease.

• The state Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity will help pay for treatments against the coffee berry borer and coffee leaf rust.
• Farmers can be reimbursed up to $12,000 for approved products bought since July 2024.
• The online application window opens October 1 through the department's website.
• Both threats have been cutting into yields and quality for Hawaii's coffee industry, one of the state's signature crops.

Outlook: Growers who already spent on treatments can start claiming money back immediately, with relief depending on how many apply.