
Livestock Wala'au
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.
Podcasting since 2021 • 91 episodes
Livestock Wala'au
Latest Episodes
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 poul...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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16:14

S4 Ep11: 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 and the organization's evolution to address thi...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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25:57

S4 Ep12: 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 the final product consumers enjoy. Quality me...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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36:25

LWP Mini S4 Ep 10 -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: Calving Management and Grazing Management F...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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5:17

S4 Ep 9 : 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 agricultural science. With a bachelor's in agrono...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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26:37
