Hawaii’s agriculture is navigating a future shaped by shifting weather, global instability, invasive pests, and fragile supply chains. This piece explores why expanding local food production, supporting small and mid-sized farms, and investing in resilient practices are essential to strengthen Hawaii’s food security and reduce dependency on imports.

Public sector agricultural R&D is under pressure—from shrinking budgets to weaker links between university research and on-farm adoption. This post explores how clearer roles, stronger public‑private partnerships, and sustained stakeholder engagement can revitalize plant breeding and innovation across the seed industry.

Protect your organization from email breaches and invoice manipulation with practical steps to secure HR and financial systems, reduce cyber liability, and strengthen your incident response plan.

Understanding Personal Cyber Risk: Key Takeaways from PSA’s December Lunch & Learn PSA’s December Lunch & Learn with cyber specialist Kacey Wheeler from Marsh McLennan Agency underscored a simple truth: in today’s world, personal cyber habits directly affect business security—especially in agriculture and seed.​ Why Cybersecurity Matters to Seed Professionals Wheeler opened by reframing cybersecurity as a daily life issue, not just an IT problem, noting that many attacks are

Aloha, PSA Members! Get ready for the 100th celebration and seed industry connections — the PSA Annual Convention heads to beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii this February, and we are pleased to announce an exclusive travel perk just for you. Save 5% on Your Trip to the Convention Alaska Airlines has activated a 5% Meeting Fare Discount Code for PSA attendees! This special offer applies to any published Alaska Airlines fare (excluding companion and promotional fares) for travel to H