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UH Researchers: Sugarcane is Not Dead, Just Different

The plantations have “had a good run and a huge impact in Hawai‘i but I think – their closure makes way for a whole new realm of agriculture,” said Lincoln. 

A&B to Plant Pongamia Energy Crop in Central Maui

Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. and TerViva today announced plans to cultivate pongamia on 250 acres of former sugar plantation lands in Central Maui.

Bill Backing Maui Grown Coffee Advances

The bill authorizes a Special Purpose Revenue Bond to assist Maui Grown Coffee, Inc. in expanding its operations by leasing land for growing and cultivating coffee.

Maui Nui Botanical Gardens to Hold Kō Workshop

Maui Nui Botanical Gardens will host its “Hawaiian Sugarcane Workshop” on Saturday, March 4, from 9 a.m. to noon.

A&B Reports Second Quarter Net Income & Revenue

For the second quarter of 2015, Alexander & Baldwin Inc. reported a net income of $9.8 million, or $0.20 per diluted share; the second quarter of 2014 brought in $9.2 million, or $0.19 per diluted share. Revenue for the second quarter of 2015 was $153.7 million, compared to revenue of $146.7 million for the second quarter of last year.

Rep. Ing on Cane Burning Lawsuit: ‘We’re in This Together’

State Rep. Kaniela Ing (D-South Maui) responded to a lawsuit today that was filed yesterday against the state Department of Health by the “Stop Cane Burning” group.

Maui’s HC&S Begins 141st Sugar Harvest

The Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company began its Harvest schedule on March 12, marking the start of its 141st season.

A&B Net Income is Down Two-Thirds in 2009

Posted by Wendy Osher Earnings at Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (NYSE:ALEX) for 2009 were down about two thirds from the previous year.  Net income for the company dropped from $132.4 million in 2008 to just $44.2 million in 2009. Meantime, revenue for the full year 2009 was $1,404.8 million, compared to revenue of $1,879.8 million […]