Livestock Wala'au

Aloha and mahalo for tuning in! In this episode, we talk story with University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension Educator, Randy Saner.  He talks about many different aspects of small ruminant herd health! Resources mentioned: UNL Goat Production Basics   Thanks for listening! Check out our other social media platforms !

Aloha! In this mini-episode, we share some events going on in September, as well as our upcoming guest, Randy Saner, in our next episode! We also discuss ways you can donate to Agriculture relief on Maui. Check out the links below! Check out our Feedback Fest survey! Hawaiʻi Beef Consumer Survey :  To better understand consumers' behavior when purchasing local beef, our team has created a sho...

Aloha! In this episode, our very own Melelani Oshiro gives insight into some things to consider when working with small-scale livestock productions! Check out our Feedback Fest survey! Check out these resources mentioned! CTAHR Publications: Range and Pasture Management Animal Science (Livestock Management) UH CTAHR Livestock Extension Farm Service Agency (FSA) Hawaii & Pacific Basin State Off...

Aloha! In this mini-episode, we share some new CTAHR updates, reminders, and events going on in August! Check out the links below! Check out our Feedback Fest survey! Hawaiʻi Beef Consumer Survey :  To better understand consumers' behavior when purchasing local beef, our team has created a short survey. You can access the survey by going to https://go.hawaii.edu/Xyk . All collected informatio...

Aloha! In this episode, we talk story with our very own Melelani Oshiro about the importance of good livestock production practices and tools you can use to monitor your pasture production and health! If you have any questions, you can email Melelani Oshiro at mabran@hawaii.edu .  Thanks for listening! Check out our other social media platforms !

Aloha! In this mini-episode, we share some great funding and job opportunities! Check out the links below! Hawaiʻi Beef Consumer Survey :  To better understand consumers' behavior when purchasing local beef, our team has created a short survey. You can access the survey by going to https://go.hawaii.edu/Xyk . All collected information is confidential and anonymous.  If you have any questions...

Aloha! In this episode, we talk story with Shannon Wilson, a PhD candidate in Entomology at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, working on a Two-lined Spittlebug project on the Big Island to evaluate forage susceptibility to TLSB impacts! Tune in to learn more up-to-date information! Download the TLSB App from the app store! For more information on the TLSB, contact Mark Thorne thronem@hawaii.edu...

Aloha! In this mini-episode, we share some great funding opportunities with the Local Meat Capacity Grant Program and the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture Micro-Grant for Food Security Program! We also talk about some BQA opportunities and a few details about our upcoming guest speaker, Shannon Wilson and her Two-lined Spittlebug Forage Trials! Hawaiʻi Beef Consumer Survey :  To gain a better und...

Aloha and thank you for tuning in for another episode of Livestock Walaʻau! In this episode, we will be talking with Dr. David Ripplinger, bioengineer and bioproducts economics extension specialist, from North Dakota State University!  Check out the YouTube version on our LEG YouTube Channel!  Please also consider completing our feedback survey at the link below!  FEEDBACK SURVEY LINK Check out ou...

Aloha! In this mini-episode, we share some upcoming FSA Webinars this month! Listen in to hear about some opportunities to attend our CTAHR Small Ruminant Workshop on Kauai! Also, participate in our Beef Consumer survey! Don't forget to provide your feedback about our podcast! FEEDBACK FEST LINK Check out our other social media platforms! Livestock Walaʻau Linktree Episode Resources:   Worksh...

Aloha and thank you for tuning in for another episode of Livestock Walaʻau! In this episode, we will be talking with our very own Shannon Sand! She will discuss tips on keeping track of your livestock's financial records and how to use your financial information to make important decisions. As well as, a brief overview of some enterprise budgets, cash flow, and some additional resources you c...

Aloha! In this mini-episode, we have some information about upcoming workshops. Listen in to hear about some opportunities to attend CTAHR workshops working with small ruminants! Also, participate in our Beef Consumer survey! Don't forget to provide your feedback about our podcast! FEEDBACK FEST LINK Check out our other social media platforms! Livestock Walaʻau Linktree Episode Resources:   W...

Aloha and thank you for tuning in to another episode of Livestock Walaʻau! In this episode we will be talking with Alexia Akbay, CEO, of Symbrosia and their team Lead of People and Culture, Heather Remo. We will be learning more about the company and their product called Seagraze! Check out the YouTube version to get behind the scenes look of our visit with Symbrosia!  Please also consider complet...

Aloha! In this mini-episode we have some information about upcoming workshops. Listen in to hear about some opportunities to attend CTAHR workshops about beef production and another about poultry!  Don't forget provide your feedback about our podcast! FEEDBACK FEST LINK Check out our other social media platforms! Livestock Walaʻau Linktree Episode Resources:   Workshops: Click Here for more i...

Aloha and thank you for tuning in to another episode of Livestock Walaʻau! In this episode we will be talking with Dr. Jonathan Deenik, Soil Fertility and Soil Quality Specialist with UH Manoa. Come learn more about soil health for pasture systems.  Please also consider completing our feedback survey at  the link below!  FEEDBACK SURVEY LINK Check out our other social media platforms! Livestock Wa...

Aloha! In this mini-episode we have some information about upcoming workshops and get ready as the start of the 2023 Legislative season begins. Listen in to hear about some opportunities to attend CTAHR workshops and have your voice heard at the capitol.   Don't forget provide your feedback about our podcast! FEEDBACK FEST LINK Check out our other social media platforms! Livestock Walaʻau Lin...

Aloha and thank you for tuning in to another episode of Livestock Walaʻau! In this episode we will be talking with Bonnie Lind of Lind Insurance Services and Jacqueline Da Rocha, Senior District Sales Manager in Western Region for ProAg. Listen in to learn more about LRP, how it can be used by producers to mitigate risk and what is available in Hawaii. Please also consider completing our feedback...

Aloha and thank you for tuning in for another MINI Livestock Wala'au! In this mini-epsiode we are talking about some upcoming CTAHR updates as campus and classes have begun, upcoming workshops and Two-lined Spittle bug application!  Also coming up this month in our full episode we will talking about Risk Management Options for Livestock Producers with Bonnie Lind and Jaqueline DaRocha! Listen...

Aloha and thank you for tuning in to another episode of Livestock Walaʻau! In this episode we will be talking with Kanoe Schutte, who is the Hawaii Auditor for Rancher Connecting Ranchers Program. Listen in to learn more about RCR and how if may benefit your livestock business.  Please also consider completing our feedback survey at  the link below!  FEEDBACK SURVEY LINK Check out our other social...

Aloha and thank you for tuning in for another MINI Livestock Wala'au! In this mini-epsiode we are talking about some upcoming CTAHR updates as campus and classes have begun, upcoming workshops and Two-lined Spittle bug application!  Also coming up this month in our full episode we will talking with Kanoe Schutte with RCR! Listen in to find out more!  Don't forget provide your feedback ab...

Aloha and thank you for tuning in to another episode of Livestock Walaʻau! In this episode we will be talking with Dr. Ryan Longman from the UH East West Center about PDKE and other programs he is involved with. Listen in to learn more about these programs and where you can access them! Please also consider completing our feedback survey at  the link below!  FEEDBACK SURVEY LINK Check out our othe...

Aloha and thank you for tuning in for another MINI Livestock Wala'au! In this mini-epsiode we are talking about some upcoming CTAHR updates as campus and classes have begun, upcoming workshops and Two-lined Spittle bug application!  Also coming up this month in our full episode we will talking with Dr. Ryan Longman about the PDKE program and some other programs he is working on! Listen in to...

Aloha and thank you for tuning in to another episode of Livestock Walaʻau! In this episode we will be talking with Dr. Caleb Reichhardt, who is the Livestock Production Professor with UH CTAHR. Listen in to learn more about trace minerals for livestock, impact to health and some tips on preparing calves for next stage of production. Dr. Reichhardt will also share about his position with UH and his...

Aloha and thank you for tuning in for another MINI Livestock Wala'au! In this mini-epsiode we are talking about some upcoming CTAHR updates as campus and classes have begun, upcoming workshops and Two-lined Spittle bug funding and a new application!  Also coming up this month in our full episode we will talking with Dr. Caleb Reichhardt, assistant professor of livestock production with UH Man...

Aloha and thank you for tuning in for season 2 of Livestock Wala'au! In this episode we’re going to talking with Shannon Sand about Ag Tax Preparedness. Listen in as she shares some tips and free tools that are available to help get your paperwork in order for the upcoming tax year! Let us know how you think you will be able to use these tools in your operation by completing our feedback surv...