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Welcome to the Livestock Wala’au podcast. Brought to you by the Livestock Extension Group of the University of Hawaii Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience and the Center for Ag Profitability of the University of Nebraska. A podcast aimed to provide educational support, information, guidance and outreach to livestock stakeholders in Hawaii and the rest of the U.S. Hosted by Extension Professionals Melelani Oshiro of UH Manoa CTAHR & Shannon Sand of the University of Nebraska.
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S5E8 Disaster Help For Livestock Producers
We share rapid updates and practical resources for livestock producers navigating disaster recovery after floods and fires, including where to watch key webinars and what help may be available. We…
S5E7 LWP Mini S5 Ep 7: Monthly Livestock Updates from Hawaii to Nebraska
We share fast, practical updates for livestock producers across Hawaii and Nebraska, from hands-on calving and grazing education to new tools for hiring, land decisions, and disaster recovery. We…
S5E7 S5 Ep 6: Using Limu Kohu To Improve Feed Efficiency On Pastured Livestock
We catch up with Alexia Akbe from Symbrosia on how limu kohu seaweed is moving from promising methane research into real ranch use across Hawaii and the mainland. We talk performance-first economics,…
S5E6 LWP Mini S5 Ep 6: Workshops, Certifications, And Smarter Ag Leases Across Hawaii And Nebraska
We share Hawaii and Nebraska program updates that help producers tighten animal care, processing know-how, soil health, and lease strategy. • ANCW regional and WIRED meetings in Hawaii with BQA…
S5E6 S5 Ep 6: Protecting Hawaii’s Farms From High-Risk Invaders
Jamie Miller from OISC explains why early detection beats eradication and how biocontrol could change the game. We learn about practical ways to protect Hawaii’s ranches and farms from devilweed on…
S5E5 LWP Mini S5 Ep 5: Women In Ranching, Grazing Workshops, And Western Ag Events
Quick updates on Hawaii and Western ag: WIRED and BQA in Hawaii, grazing for fuel reduction, Nebraska workshops on leases, budgeting, and Women in Ag, plus a preview of an invasive species guest. We…
S5E4 S5 Ep 04: Silvopasture In Hawaii For Resilient Herds
Shade that actually pays for itself—this conversation digs into how silvopasture blends trees, forage, and livestock to reduce heat stress, build healthier soils, and diversify income in grazing…
S5E4 LWP Mini S5 Ep 4: January Updates For Livestock Producers
A fast January briefing on what matters now: PQA training in Honolulu, Nebraska land lease workshops, a weaned calf risk webinar, and a preview of silvopasture with our Oahu livestock agent. We share…
S5E3 S5 Ep 03: Big Island Invasive Species Committee (BIISC): Risks, Responses, And Resources
We talk with Franny Brewer of the Big Island Invasive Species Committee about how prevention, early detection, and community reporting protect Hawaii’s farms, forests, and neighborhoods. From port…
S5E3 LWP Mini S5 Ep 3: Monthly Livestock Updates From Hawaii & Nebraska
A quick tour of the month’s livestock calendar spans Hawaii’s backyard poultry workshop, a statewide brand re-registration reminder, and Nebraska’s lineup of ag outlooks, tax updates, land lease…
S5E2 S5 Ep 02: Tools To Help Keep Small Ruminants Healthy
We lay out a practical, year-round plan to manage internal parasites in sheep and goats using selective treatment, better pasture use, and simple records that prevent resistance. Barber pole worm…
S5E1 S5 Ep 01: How We Recruit, Onboard, And Keep Great Ag Employees
We examine why hiring feels harder across agriculture and share a practical system to recruit, onboard, and retain employees on farms and ranches. We compare labor signals in Hawaii, Nebraska, and…
S5E2 LWP Mini S5 Ep2: October Highlights
We share fast, practical updates producers can use now, from poultry health recordings and a five-part swine biosecurity series to finance tools, risk webinars, and a simple system to organize vital…
S5E1 LWP Mini S5 Ep1: Livestock News Roundup
Mele and Shannon provide an update on essential concerns for producers and upcoming livestock events in Hawaii and Nebraska.• Three-day poultry basics webinar series (September 17-19) covering…
S4E12 S4 Ep12: From Mauka to Makai: How Wildfire Prevention Protects Hawaii's Ecosystem
Elizabeth Pickett of Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization shares her 17-year journey from marine conservation to wildfire prevention, explaining how post-fire erosion damages coastal ecosystems…
S4E11 LWP Mini S4 Ep 11 -Livestock Updates: What's Happening This Month
We share exciting updates from Hawaii and Nebraska in this quick mini-episode covering upcoming workshops, tax information, and educational opportunities for livestock stakeholders.• April 12:…
S4E11 S4 Ep11: From Pasture to Plate: Understanding Meat Quality Factors
Dr. Lyda Garcia, Associate Professor and Extension Meat Specialist with The Ohio State University, shares her expertise on the science behind meat quality and how proper livestock management impacts…
S4E10 LWP Mini S4 Ep 10 - Upcoming Workshops & Updates
Dive into this episode of Livestock Wala'au, where we uncover exciting updates, workshops, and insights to support your livestock management practices. Our hosts, Mele Oshiro and Shannon Sand, will…
S4E10 S4 Ep 10 : Meet Yunuen Bustamante: Oahu's New Livestock Extension Agent
Yunuen Bustamante is Oahu's newest extension agent, bringing a fresh perspective to Hawaii's livestock industry. Originally from Puebla, Mexico, her journey blends traditional wisdom with modern…
S4E9 S4 Ep9: From Non-Dedicated to Dedicated: How Hawaii's Agricultural Tax Changes Impact Your Farm
Councilmember Heather Kimball details Hawaii County's agricultural tax program changes designed to prevent land speculation while supporting legitimate farmers and ranchers through targeted tax…
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