Aloha and thank you for tuning in to the Livestock Wala'au Season 3! In this MINI episode, we will share some upcoming workshops, seminars and tools!Please fill out our Feedback Fest survey!Resources:Webinar/Workshop/Seminar Links:Hawaii:Leucaena Workshop Registration: https://forms.gle/cm36dLYgy1ApqsYx7Sheep Management Survey: https://go.hawaii.edu/7gnEmail mabran@hawaii.edu for more information about this project.Mid-West:Wildfire info:  https://cropwatch.unl.edu/tags/wildfireQuicken course info: https://cap.unl.edu/finance/new-virtual-quicken-course-farm-and-ranch-record-keeping-offered-nebraska-extension Thanks for listening! Check out our other social media platforms!

Aloha and mahalo for tuning in! In this episode, we have a conversation with Ruth Woiwode, an Assistant Professor for Animal Behavior and Well-Being at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. We will be discussing low-stress animal handling, its relevance to livestock, and its significant economic impacts. Tune in to learn more about this topic!Additional Resources:  Ruth Woiwode: Click Here for contact details.Check out our Feedback Fest survey!Thanks for listening! Check out our other social media platforms!

Aloha and thank you for tuning in to the Livestock Wala'au Season 3! In this MINI episode, we will share some upcoming seminars and job opportunities.Please fill out our Feedback Fest survey!Resources:Webinar/Workshop/Seminar Links:HI: -Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation-Ag Day at the Capitol - February 8th from 11am-1pm - Cattlemen at the Capitol FEbruary 29th - Hawaii Range Camp will take place March 18-22, 2024 in Waimea!   Sign up deadline  February 23, 2024.   If anyone has any questions please feel free to reach out to Carolyn Auweloa at nakulahawaii@gmail.com or 808-990-9674. - Free pesticide disposal day for commercial businesses, this includes farms that are coming up, with a maximum of 250#’s per business. Under amnesty, no questions asked.  This also includes Restricted Use Pesticides. The location will only be provided to registered participants. Only registered items will be accepted on the day of the event. All registration forms must be sent to EnviroServices & Training Center. Point-of-Contact: Kara Nakachi or Alex Krause, Telephone: 808-456-3494, Contact email:  wm@gotoetc.com, Facsimile: 808-839-4455 *DO NOT SEND REGISTRATION FORMS TO THE HDOA*- Workshop - Seedless Leucaena Hybrids for Sustainable Silvopasture in Hawaiʻi: Friday, March 22, 2024, Time:4:30 - 6pm, Location: Palamanui West Hawaii Campus, 73-4225 Ane Keohokalole, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Contact Mele Oshiro at mabran@hawaii.edu. - The Hawaii Rangeland Stewardship Foundation is offering a college scholarship through the Hawaii Community Foundation and the application period is open now through February 29th.NE and the West:- 39th annual Women in Ag Conference Feb 22-23 in Kearney, NE.- Farm Bill Program updates live in person throughout February in Nebraska see cap.unl.edu for dates and locations.- Estate and transition planning in Imperial on Feb. 6 and McCook on Feb. 8- Returning to the farm March 8-9 cost is $75 per person to register before March 1. Thanks for listening! Check out our other social media platforms!

Aloha and mahalo for tuning in! In this episode, we "talk story" with our co-host, Shannon Sand about Break-Even Analysis. Shannon will be discussing what a break-even analysis is, how you can apply it to your operation, and also share some resources that can help you get started! Tune in to learn more! Additional Resources: Shannon Sand  - email: ssand2@unl.eduUsing breakeven analysis for better decisions (Article) Mobile Livestock Processing budget (YouTube) Thanks for listening! Check out our other social media platforms!

Aloha & Happy New Year!  In this MINI episode, we will be sharing about some upcoming seminars, funding programs and job opportunities. Resources:Job Opportunities:- Research Support Staff: CLICK HERE- Climate Smart Specialist: CLICK HEREWebinar/Workshop/Seminar Links:NE and the West:- December Series, Live throughout Nebraska  & free to participate in: "So you’ve inherited a farm, now what?" : Click HereFunding Opportunities: - Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP): https://www.fsa.usda.gov/Assets/USDA-FSA-Public/usdafiles/FactSheets/fsa_lfp_livestockforageprogramfactsheet_2022.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery- The Hawaii Rangeland Stewardship Foundation college scholarship: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://hicattle.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3d5b7034e7fa0216c43d0f28c&id=87488b449e&e=7832f9931e__;!!PvDODwlR4mBZyAb0!R3jWH5U0Ts6A3jkqE57R1KZxxIWpZYvi1l0LFmFqa9Y5fOmN7i8_jFm3aoi8Z0Qic_11LX1j8JSxCLCR$Thanks for listening! Check out our other social media platforms!

Aloha and mahalo for tuning in! In this episode, we "talk story" with John Hewlett, an Extension Educator at the University of Wyoming (UW). John is with the UW Department of Agriculture and Applied Economics and has a wide range of experience related to Risk Management in agriculture. Tune in to learn more about these programs! Additional Resources:  John P. Hewlett  - email: hewlett@uwyo.eduAg Help WantedNegotiation in Agriculture RightRiskThanks for listening! Check out our other social media platforms!

Aloha and thank you for tuning in to the Livestock Wala'au Season 3! In this MINI episode, we will be sharing about some upcoming seminars and job opportunities.Resources:Job Opportunities:- Research Support Staff: CLICK HEREWebinar/Workshop/Seminar Links: NE and the West:- Dec. 8-9: Grand Island Returning to the farm workshop for families: Click Here- Dec. 5th & 12th: Tax Strategies for Midwestern Farm and Ranch Women (Webinar Series): Click Here- December Series, Live throughout Nebraska  & free to participate in: "So you’ve inherited a farm, now what?" : Click Here- Corporate Transparency Act of 2021:  "What do I Need to Know." Webinar: Click HereThanks for listening! Check out our other social media platforms!

Aloha and mahalo for tuning in! In this episode, we talk story with Dr. Travis Idol about a Seedless Leucaena hybrids for sustainable silvopasturesystems project that he is leading. He is an Associate Professor of Tropical Forestry and Agroforestry Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management (NREM) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Thanks for listening! Check out our other social media platforms!

Aloha and thank you for tuning in to the Livestock Wala'au Season 3! In this MINI episode, we will be talking with Kristin Kiriu, John Boyes, and Jennifer Balderas about some of the programs offered by the FSAAdditional Resources:FSA Website: Click HereFarmers.gov Website: Click HereThanks for listening! Check out our other social media platforms!

Aloha and mahalo for tuning in! In this episode, we talk story with Dirk Charlson who is an Extension educator in the area of Digital Agriculture and Yiji Xiong who is a Precision Livestock Extension Specialist! Both are from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and have expertise in different areas of agriculture and technology!Thanks for listening! Check out our other social media platforms!

Aloha! In this mini-episode, we share some updates and events going on in October, as well as our upcoming guest Dirk Charlson, in our next episode! 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 information is confidential and anonymous. If you have any questions regarding the survey, please contact Melelani Oshiro at mabran@hawaii.edu or (808) 322-0165. Maui Producer Impact & Support Survey: Click HereHawaiʻi Cattlemen's Council - Fire Damage Reports: Click HereDonate for Agriculture Relief on Maui You can donate funds through HRSF or through this linkTo donate animals for beef donation, contact Nicole Galase at nicole@hicattle.org.Other links:HCC 2023 Convention & Annual Meeting: Click HereAg Smart Money Week: Click HereCAP Updates: Click HereWestern SARE Farmer/Rancher Grant: Click HereUSDA-FSA-Hawaii & Pacific Basin State Office: Click HereLivestock Indemnity Program (LIP) Updates: Click HereThanks for listening! Check out our other social media platforms!

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 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 regarding the survey, please contact Melelani Oshiro at mabran@hawaii.edu or (808) 322-0165. Maui Producer Impact & Support Survey: Click HereHawaiʻi Cattlemen's Council - Fire Damage Reports: Click HereDonate for Agriculture Relief on Maui You can donate funds through HRSF or through this linkTo donate animals for beef donation, contact Nicole Galase at nicole@hicattle.org.Other links:HCC 2023 Convention & Annual Meeting: Click HereHusker Harvest Days: Click HereHerd That! Conference: Click HereWestern SARE Farmer/Rancher Grant: Click HereUSDA-FSA-Hawaii & Pacific Basin State Office: Click HereLivestock Indemnity Program (LIP) Updates: Click HereThanks for listening! Check out our other social media platforms!

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 ManagementAnimal Science (Livestock Management)UH CTAHR Livestock ExtensionFarm Service Agency (FSA) Hawaii & Pacific Basin State Office:https://www.fsa.usda.gov/state-offices/Hawaii/indexUSDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS): Pacific Islands Area:https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/conservation-basics/conservation-by-state/pacific-islands-areaThanks for listening! Check out our other social media platforms!

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 information is confidential and anonymous. If you have any questions regarding the survey, please contact Melelani Oshiro at mabran@hawaii.edu or (808) 322-0165. Funding Opportunities:USDA's Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment Program (RTCP)Click Here for infoEnrollment period: July 10th to September 8thDeadline for supporting documentation: November 3rd, 2023Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP)Click Here for infoUpcoming Events:Worker Protection Standard WebinarClick Here for infoWednesday, August 16th, 2023 at 3:00pm to 4:15pm ONLINEHawaiʻi Women Farmers Network (WFN)Registration Link HereThanks for listening! Check out our other social media platforms!

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 regarding the survey, please contact Melelani Oshiro at mabran@hawaii.edu or (808) 322-0165. Ag Budget Calculator (ABC) Q&A Session: Click Here for more info if you are interested in learning more about the award-winning tool for producersUSDA Marketing Service Local Meat Capacity Grant (nationwide)Click Here for more info Applications are due by July 19thFinding Balance: Nebraska Women in AgricultureClick Here for more info July 20th, 2023, Online 12:00PM CSTJob Opportunity with the University of Hawaiʻi: Two-Lined Spittlebug Research AssistantsTwo (2) Field Research AssistantsApply through the Student Employment Program (SECE)Job Number: 268408-A3Thanks for listening! Check out our other social media platforms!

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 or  Melelani Oshiro mabran@hawaii.edu. Thanks for listening! Check out our other social media platforms!

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 understanding of 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 regarding the survey, please contact Melelani Oshiro at mabran@hawaii.edu or (808) 322-0165. USDA Marketing Service Local Meat Capacity Grant (nationwide)Click Here for more info Applications are due by July 19thHawaiʻi Department of Agriculture Micro-Grant Program for Small-Scale AgricultureClick Here for more infoApplications are due by June 15, 2023 Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Opportunities (email Mele mabran@hawaii.edu)Click Here for more infoNorfolk + McCook, Nebraska: June 13-15, 2023Fort Collins, Colorado: Aug 18, 2023Ontario, Oregon: Sept 15-16, 2023Caldwell, Ohio: Sept 29-30, 2023Thanks for listening! Check out our other social media platforms!

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 LINKCheck out our other social media platforms!Livestock Walaʻau LinktreeGuest Contact Information & ResourcesDr. David Ripplinger: david.ripplinger@ndsu.eduThanks for listening! Check out our other social media platforms!