December
Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Resolve not to sabotage health goals. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 12/30/2006
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Popularly used in traditional Japanese dishes served at New Years, mizuna is a nutritious leafy green vegetable. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 12/29/2006
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In an editorial touting the benefits of fresh, local produce grown organically or sustainably, renown restaurateur Peter Merriman quotes CTAHR’s Ted Radovitch. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 12/26/2006
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Seashore paspalum is a versatile turfgrass well-suited for salty environments, reports Jay Deputy. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 12/22/2006
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Shopping can burn some extra calories. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 12/16/2006
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: What to expect when you’re expecting the Marathon. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 12/2/2006
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Entomology graduate student Darcy Oishi, who works for the Hawaii Department of Agriculture’s Plant Quarantine Branch, found small burrowing insects called midges in five containers of Christmas trees shipped from Oregon to Hawaii. The containers were sealed, and HDOA ordered that the infested trees be returned. — The Honolulu Adverstiser, 12/2/2006
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Buy Fresh, Buy Local: This month's Buy Fresh-Buy Local segments features the Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation's cookbook, with HFBF President Dean Okimoto and cookbook author Joan Namkoong. — KITV Channel 4 Morning Show, 12/1/2006
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November
Dean Andy Hashimoto describes efforts to develop tea and blueberries as niche crops for Hawaii; former CTAHR Board of Advisors member Richard Ha discusses hydroponic vegetable crop production. — Pacific Business News, 11/27/2006
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Holiday flu could be caused by a shortage of vitamin D. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 11/18/2006
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A demographic report by Center on the Family and the Department of Human Services finds that one-third of the Hawaii residents living in shelters for the homeless are children. COF director Sylvia Yuen recommends that more resources be invested in serving this vulnerable population. — The Honolulu Adverstiser, 11/12/2006
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Centipede grass can thrive under minimal care and medium shade, recommends Jay Deputy. — The Honolulu Adverstiser, 11/10/2006
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Active kids avoid later health woes. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 11/4/2006
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Buy Fresh, Buy Local: Cabbage Koko, Hot Hot Hot Dogs and Tofu Salad prepared by Derek Kurisu of KTA Superstores on the Big Island. — KITV Channel 4 Morning Show, 11/1/2006
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October
Jari Sugano offers advice on hygienic gardening practices to ensure the safety of the food grown in your backyard. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 10/27/2006
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Isle blackout shows need for the basics. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 10/21/2006
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Enriching the Early Years — CTAHR feature story, 10/13/2006
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Joan Namkoong braves variety meats, including the dreaded Kohala mountain oyster, at the 2006 Taste of the Hawaiian Range. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 10/11/2006
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Dwight Sato describes tea as a potential niche crop for Hawaii farmers. Owners of a new housing subdivision located on agricultural lands on Kauai hope to establish a tea plantation. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 10/8/2006
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Producing ethanol from sugarcane could raise demand for cane and thereby increase its price, possibly motivating growers to sell their cane for sugar instead of ethanol, postulates CTAHR Board of Advisors member Steve Holaday, plant manager for Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co. on Maui. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 10/8/2006
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Many foods match spinach in nutrients. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 10/7/2006
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When planting a lawn in shaded areas, Jay Deputy reports that choosing an appropriate shade-tolerant grass that can thrive in Hawaii is key. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 10/6/2006
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Do chickens prey on coqui frogs? Arnold Hara is conducting a study to
find out. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 10/1/2006
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Buy Fresh, Buy Local: Hauula Tomato Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette prepared by Chef Mike Neubert of Lei Lei's Bar & Grill at the Turtle Bay Resort. — KITV Channel 4 Morning Show, 10/1/2006
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Extension economist Linda Cox and CTAHR Board of Advisors member Dean Okimoto are featured in an article linking a sustainable agricultural economy for Hawaii with a produce-rich, healthy diet for residents. — Hawaii Business Magazine, 10/1/2006
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September
Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Weight-loss surgery comes with risks. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 9/23/2006
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Cook your hamburgers thoroughly, avoid unpasteurized juices and dairy products, and wash your hands after a trip to the petting zoo. Aurora Saulo’s tips can protect consumers, especially young children, from E. coli O157:H7. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 9/22/2006
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Be careful of the hype on health. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 9/9/2006
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Jay Deputy recommends mowing at the right height and frequency and with the proper equipment to keep zoysia grasses looking their best. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 9/8/2006
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Buy Fresh, Buy Local: Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas with Peppery Pineapple Salsa prepared by chefs from the Kapolei High School Culinary Arts Program. Bonus recipe: Pineapple Pie — KITV Channel 4 Morning Show, 9/1/2006
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August
Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: New TV show talks about food safety. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 8/27/2006
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CTAHR Board of Advisors member and Hawaii Food Industry Association chairman Derek Kurisu touts the 2006 Made in Hawaii Festival — Midweek, 8/16/2006
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Multivitamin takers may miss vitamin K
— Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 8/13/2006
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Interested in organic agriculture? Jari Sugano explains the basics and recommends an upcoming CTAHR workshop for more information. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 8/11/2006
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Buy Fresh, Buy Local: Poamoho Farms Ambrosia Salad "Martini" with Ulu Chips prepared by Chef Andy Nelson, Executive Sous Chef, Pacific Beach Hotel. — KITV Channel 4 Morning Show, 8/1/2006
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July
Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Even laziest can do these exercises — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 7/30/2006
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The Mililani girls under-16 team, under the leadership of CTAHR’s John Yanagida, captured an American Youth Soccer Organization national championship during the 2006 AYSO National Games held July 13-16 in Chicago. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 7/26/2006
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Kristine Cuthrell: Losing Weight: Finding What Works For You — Island Scence, 7/26/2006
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Former CTAHR researcher WenHao Sun worked with emeritus professor C.S.
Tang to develop a method for growing salt-tolerant land plants on
floating platforms in sea water, a technique now used to cultivate sea
asparagus (pickleweed). — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 7/26/2006
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Hype drives prescriptions’ popularity — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 7/16/2006
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Associate dean and associate director for cooperative extension Wayne Nishijima is the recipient of the 2006 Willard Wilson Award, which honors exemplary community service by UH employees. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 7/16/2006
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Can You Pass the Ag Awareness Test? — CTAHR feature story, 7/7/2006
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Jari Sugano and Dale Sato praise the productivity of the vegetable gardens brought to Hawaii by Filipino immigrants. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 7/7/2006
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Genetic mapping next tech threshold — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 7/2/2006
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Buy Fresh, Buy Local: Kahuku Farms Apple Banana Lumpia prepared by Chef Kele Smith, Pacific Club. — KITV Channel 4 Morning Show, 7/1/2006
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June
Kristine Cuthrell: The Truth About Dietary Supplements – Are they safe? Should you be taking them? — Island Scence, 6/28/2006
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Start early to prevent adult obesity — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 6/18/2006
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Six Million Pennies for Your Thoughts — CTAHR feature story, 6/8/2006
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Produce: Quality and Safety Go Together — News@UH, 6/5/2006
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Hawaii-grown food products are best buys. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 6/4/2006
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Carol D’Angelo shows off some of the treasures that make up the CTAHR Costume Collection. — Hana Ho, 6/1/2006
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Buy Fresh, Buy Local: Onaga Flavored with Cumin, Marinated "Big Wave" tomatoes, vegetables a la Greque Raite Sauce prepared by Chef Mavro. — KITV Channel 4 Morning Show, 6/1/2006
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May
Dian Dooley: Healthful Foods: What’s in a List? – Consider these superfoods when planning your next meal — Island Scence, 5/24/2006
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Jinzeng Yang and Baoping Zhao, along with USDA researcher Robert Wall, have found that enhancing muscle mass early in the development of mice protects them against obesity even when the mice are fed a high-fat diet. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 5/23/2006
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Make half the day’s starch whole-grain — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 5/7/2006
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Building on a relationship fostered by CTAHR’s 2006 Outstanding Alumnus, Po-Yung Lai, a Memorandum of Understanding is signed formalizing the relationship between UH Manoa and Taiwan’s National Pingtung University of Science and Technology. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 5/6/2006
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Buy Fresh, Buy Local: Aloun Farm's Honeydew Melon Macha Smoothie prepared by Chef Grant Sato, Kapiolani Community College School of Culinary Arts. — KITV Channel 4 Morning Show, 5/1/2006
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April
Liangjie Dong’s MicroNose Technology, Chad Walton’s Akamai Diagnostics, and Prof. Qing Li’s Aqua Pura swept the Traditional Category in the UH Business Plan Competition, taking first, second, and third place, respectively. All three are members of CTAHR’s Department of Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 4/29/2006
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To optimize the vegetative growth that produces a lush green lawn, Jay Deputy recommends feeding your grass a fertilizer rich in nitrogen. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 4/28/2006
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Apparel Product Design and Merchandising students Dana Kawamura, Sandy Suzuki, Tina Vines, Dan Weaver, Jenna Weiss, and Lisa Xiao present their latest work in “A Common Thread,” the 2006 Senior Design Show. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 4/27/2006
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Dian Dooley: Understanding the Old and the New – Using biotechnology to improve our food. — Island Scence, 4/26/2006
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Learning the Skills that Make School Fun — CTAHR feature story, 4/20/2006
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Doctoral candidate Lianjie Dong’s latest invention, MicroNose, is an inexpensive, effective, and environmentally sound filtering material that removes toxic heavy metals such as arsenic from water. Economist Ping-Sun Leung is a member of the MicroNose development team. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 4/9/2006
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Diet ad scams easily reported to U.S. agency — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 4/9/2006
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Harry Ako, chair of CTAHR’s Department of Molecular Biology and Bioengineering, describes how the department, now five years old, has developed cutting-edge technologies to support a biotechnology industry in the islands. — Hawaii Business Magazine, 4/1/2006
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March
The second year of heavy rains on Oahu’s Windward coast will limit farmer’s yields, notes extension agent Jari Sugano. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 3/30/2006
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Dian Dooley: Vive La Difference – Gender Differences in Nutritional Needs — Island Scence, 3/29/2006
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Growing diversified food crops and plant material for biofuels, on
former pineapple and sugarcane lands can conserve green space, recharge
our aquifers, and improve Hawaii's food and energy security.
— The Honolulu Advertiser, 3/28/2006
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Twelve teens who represented Hawaii at the 84th National 4-H Congress in Atlanta in late November attained the highest state honor in the 4-H Youth Development program.
— Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 3/28/2006
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The high cost of housing creates hardship and stress for Hawaii families, says Bobbie Yee, chair of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 3/26/2006
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Water offers best source for nutrients
— Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 3/26/2006
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Agricultural lands should be protected from development, argues extension agent Glenn Teves. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 3/23/2006
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Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation president and CTAHR Board of Advisors member Dean Okimoto discusses ag-related bills that are before the Hawaii State Legislature this session. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 3/21/2006
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CTAHR’s Milton Yamasaki, manager of the Mealani Research Station and Francis Zee of the USDA’s Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center discuss their efforts to cultivate high-quality tea on the Big Island. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 3/13/2006
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Extension agent Virginia Easton-Smith helps Big Island resident Colleen Porter enter the Guinness Book of World Records with the world’s largest mango, which weighs 5 pounds, 7 ounces. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 3/12/2006
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Genetics makes universal nutrition plan impossible — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 3/12/2006
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An innovative, affordable technology developed by Liangjie Dong for removing arsenic from drinking water has the potential to improve the health of more than 100 million people. — China Daily News, 3/8/2006
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An innovative, affordable technology developed by Liangjie Dong for removing arsenic from drinking water has the potential to improve the health of more than 100 million people. — West Hawaii Today, 3/8/2006
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Dean Okimoto and Alec Sou, members of the CTAHR Board of Advisors, are among the farmers to experience crop losses this year due to heavy rains. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 3/5/2006
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Dean Okimoto and Alec Sou, members of the CTAHR Board of Advisors, are among the farmers to experience crop losses this year due to heavy rains. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 3/4/2006
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C.Y. Hu argues for the usefulness and safety of field trials for genetically engineered Chinese 'Bun Long' taro. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 3/3/2006
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February
Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Not all food scares worth consuming — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 2/26/2006
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Kristine Cuthrell: Top 10 Reasons to Put Fiber Back in Your Diet – You know it's good for you. So why don't you eat more of it? — Island Scence, 2/22/2006
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Andre Kim show benefits CTAHR's Apparel Design and Merchandising program — The Honolulu Advertiser, 2/19/2006
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Pioneering UH food scientist Carey D. Miller left legacy of knowledge — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 2/13/2006
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Fat-blocking drug comes with various drawbacks — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 2/12/2006
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January
Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: No winners yet in calorie count contest — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1/29/2006
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Extension Specialist Arnold Hara works with Bill Durston, owner of Leilani Nursery, to improve the hot shower treatment system that kills coqui frogs on potted plants. The system would make it possible for flower growers to guarantee that their plants are coqui-free when they ship interisland or out of state. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 1/29/2006
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A NEW Approach to Healthy Eating — CTAHR feature story, 1/27/2006
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Dian Dooley: Eating to Breathe – Holiday celebrations have a nutrition connection — Island Scence, 1/25/2006
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, 1/22/2006
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Ania Wieczorek meditates on how best to protect Hawaiian taro from new diseases and pests. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1/22/2006
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Jay Deputy recommends mulches, together with a moderate regime of water and fertilizer, to help keep your lawn weed-free. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 1/20/2006
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Pick pitaya (dragonfruit) at peak ripeness for best flavor, recommends Jari Sugano. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 1/13/2006
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CTAHR Dean Andrew Hashimoto, along with Sandra Lee Kunimoto, director of the state Department of Agriculture and officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, met with Philippine agricultural officials to explore partnership opportunities in agricultural technology, pest control, research and trade. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1/8/2006
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CTAHR Dean Andrew Hashimoto is part of a 178 member delegation lead by Governor Lingle.
— Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1/2/2006
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Contest tries to find objects that accurately represent food portions — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1/1/2006
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