Livestock Wala'au

Nov 05 2024 81 ep. 25 mins 3
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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 Resources and the Center for Ag Profitability of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 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-Lincoln.

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LWP Mini S4 Ep 7: Farm Success: Resources for Western U.S. Livestock Owners

Nov 05 2024 6 mins  
What if you could transform your livestock management strategies with the latest updates and resources tailored just for you? Join us as Mele Oshiro and Shannon Sand bring a treasure trove of information for livestock stakeholders in Hawaii and across the Western U.S. Discover the newly accessible small ruminant nutrition and management webinar videos, vital insurance coverage upda

Livestock Wala'au S4 Ep 6 Transforming Agriculture: The Role of Leucaena Trees in Sustainable Silvopasture Systems

Oct 28 2024 33 mins  
Ever wondered how integrating trees into pasture systems could revolutionize sustainable agriculture? Join us as we discuss this innovative practice with Travis Idol from the University of Hawaii. Discover how the Lucena tree, a nitrogen-fixing powerhouse with high protein content, is transforming silvopasture systems across tropical and subtropical regions. Our conversation highli

S4 Ep 06: Upcoming Resources and Events for Livestock Stakeholder

Oct 08 2024 8 mins  
What if you could safeguard your livestock from the unpredictable whims of nature? Join Mele Oshiro and Shannon Sand on the Livestock Wala'au podcast as we unravel vital updates and resources for livestock stakeholders in Hawaii and beyond. We're excited to announce the newly released Small Ruminant Nutrition and Management webinar videos on our Livestock Extension Group YouTube ch

S4 MINI Ep. 5: Upcoming Opportunites and Updates

Sep 10 2024 10 mins  
Aloha! Welcome to Livestock Wala'au Season 4 MINI Episode 4. We'll share upcoming webinars, Hawaiʻi program updates, and tools.Stay tuned for our upcoming episode with Dr. Raquel Wong from Hawaii Department of Agriculture. We discuss inter-island transportation of livestock.Links:Small Ruminant Nutrition & Management in Hawaii Webinar Series: Link HereUSDA Risk Management Agen

S4 Ep. 4: Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF) & other USDA Programs for Hawaii Producers

Aug 05 2024 28 mins  
Aloha! Thank you for tuning in! In this episode, we talk with Jen Livesy from the East Co Group about the Pasture, Range and Forage (PRF) program recently expanded to Hawaii, an effort supported by the USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA). We also will hear from two producers, Marissa Taylor and Brian Sprenger, who have been using PRF in their operations. Listen in to learn more a

S4 MINI Ep. 4: August Updates & Opportunities

Aug 01 2024 8 mins  
Aloha! Welcome to Livestock Wala'au Season 4 MINI Episode 4. We'll share upcoming webinars, Hawaiʻi program updates, and tools.Stay tuned for our upcoming episode with Jen Livsey, Founder/Agent EastCo Group, talking about the Pasture Range Forage program. Resources: Small Ruminant Nutrition & Management in Hawaii Webinar Series: Link HereSmall Ruminant Producer Management Surv

S4 Ep. 3: Intaking and Onboarding of New Employees

Jul 17 2024 19 mins  
Aloha! Thank you for tuning in! In this episode, we will talk with our very own Shannon Sand. We discuss the intaking and onboarding of new employees and what you should consider when bringing on new hires into your operation. Be sure to tune in and learn more!Thanks for listening! Check out our other social media platforms!https://cms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/forestry/Forestry-Agroforestr

S4 MINI Ep. 3: July Updates & Grant Opportunities

Jul 16 2024 5 mins  
Aloha! Welcome to Livestock Wala'au Season 4! We'll share upcoming webinars, Hawaiʻi program updates, and tools.Stay tuned for our upcoming episode with our very own Shannon Sand! We discuss the intaking and onboarding of new employees for your operation!Women in Ag Book Club Information: Link Here University of Nebraska-Lincoln Webinars: Link HereThanks for listening! Check out o

S4 Ep. 2: Small Ruminant Research Projects by UH Manoa Graduate Students

Jun 10 2024 41 mins  
Aloha! Thank you for tuning in! In this episode, we will talk with Dr. Caleb Reichhardt, the Assistant Professor of Livestock Production at UH Manoa, and three of his graduate students, Taya Blad, Jesus Rojas, and Shaye Nishimura. They discuss their research projects focusing on trace minerals, parasite burden, and muscle growth! They also discuss their current preliminary data and

S4 MINI Ep. 2: June 2024 Updates & Opportunities!

Jun 07 2024 7 mins  
Aloha! Welcome to Livestock Wala'au Season 4! We'll share upcoming webinars, Hawaiʻi program updates, and tools.Webinar/Workshop/Seminar Links:Hawaii: UH Manoa CTAHR Livestock Extension Small Ruminant Nutrition & Management in Hawaiʻi Webinar: REGISTRATION LINK HEREMid-West:Women In Ag Book Club Information Stay tuned for our next episode, where we talk with Dr. Caleb Reichha