We explore the science behind why we do what we do in lawn care. Tune in every week to hear us discuss the questions submitted by you the user. We feature special guests and episodes, such as Pick The Doc’s Brain with The Green Doc of Hawaii, and others!
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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 ...
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We sat down with both @lushlawns8904 and @westernmassturf8856 tonight and talk about what it's like being an LCO, a dad and just all around amazing human beings.
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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 health, food safety, and environmental management with Dr. Gregory Archer from Texas A&M • Small ruminant health workshop in Hilo (September 20) featuring p…
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We caught up with our mailbag and burnt through some questions in the live chat. Pylex & Sencor programs for goosegrass control in bermudagrass turfBy The Grass Factor
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We went live for a Help Desk and got to some of your most burning questions.By The Grass Factor
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We cleared out the mail sack as we head into Father's Day weekend. OSU Residential Fungicide Combos NTEP GuideBy The Grass Factor
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We hit the mailbag and answer some burning questions.By The Grass Factor
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Tonight we sat down and talked with Robert Palmer. He was able to even hook our community up with a discount code for Hudson Star Mowers. 🚨Use FACTOR20 to save 20% on your purchase of a brand new Hudson Star Mower! This deal expires 5PM Eastern on May 8th! 🚨 Turf Therapy Elevated Lawnscapes Polo Fields Lawn Service Hudson Star Mowers FeNiX 25-0-10 …
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We answered some mailbags about lawn equipment, PGR, sprinklers, herbicides and even rounded off with a soil test.By The Grass Factor
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S4 Ep11: From Mauka to Makai: How Wildfire Prevention Protects Hawaii's Ecosystem
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25:57Elizabeth 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 this connection. After decades developing resources with limited public engagement, the devastating 2023 Laha…
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Join us for a conversation with Cam and all the things he's been workin' on. #turfcheatedBy The Grass Factor
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S4 Ep12: From Pasture to Plate: Understanding Meat Quality Factors
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36:25Dr. 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 means different things to different people - from marbling content and color to freshness and safety - but u…
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We went live on YouTube tonight and took questions for a Lawn Care Helpdesk. We still don't know who Todd is, but he might be cool.By The Grass Factor
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Tonight we're talking with John Emerson, AKA UDTurfGuy. Check him out on all the socials and join us for what's sure to be an interesting conversation! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ud_turfgrass_ X: https://x.com/udturfguy Check out his last episode with us back in February 2024: https://www.youtube.com/live/p2UyeiG0JxQ…
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We went live with Rey & Ryan to answer some of the burning questions from the chat before tornado sirens started going off for DeMay. Efficacy and Timing For CrabgrassBy The Grass Factor
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LWP Mini S4 Ep 10 -Livestock Updates: What's Happening This Month
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5:17We 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 Field Workshop at Mealani Research Station in Kamuela, Big Island • All-day hands-on outdoor field workshop with n…
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S4 Ep 9 : Meet Yunuen Bustamante: Oahu's New Livestock Extension Agent
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26:37Yunuen 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 agronomy and a master's in agroforestry, in addition to her practical experience working as a veterinary technic…
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Tonight we talked with Jason, a young professional, his journey into turf management and his obsession with the podcast that started in the parking lot of a Buffalo Wild Wings. Check out his first appearance back in July of 2023: https://youtube.com/live/1fv7o85TaWA Matt's Echelon Video ABI Force - Ryan DeMay Cooks Follow Jason on YouTube…
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B&R #119: Ginja’s Head From Sperm to Tadpole
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38:30We went long in the preshow for Patrons, so tonight's episode is a JKT only! Joe Knows Turf #1 .... Biosolids #2 .... Spray Liquid Fert #3 .... BEST Spring Fert Special Thanks to our Co-producers 6r33k633k Johnny Fescue busybeezsturf bmossin lonegoose Turfology JesseB jbartleyw outsidefire smith1176 eyesonme bwerthmann mtech217 _miggity lcsturf tel…
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LWP Mini S4 Ep 9 - Upcoming Workshops & Updates
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5:27Dive 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 be discussing upcoming workshops focused on beef cattle management, ranging from on-farm food animal processing to grazing management strategies. Shanno…
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Chatting w/ Pro Sports Turf Manager, Spin Martin!
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1:37:32🚨Be sure check out Quantum Turf and be one of the next 100 allowed in!🚨 Tonight we caught up with Spin Martin. With nearly 30 years in NFL he's got plenty of stories and a whole lotta experience. Stalk his X Like all his Instagram posts at 3AM Check out our previous episode from 2021By The Grass Factor
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B&R #118: Waking up to a Dead Neighbor
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1:43:38This week's episode named by: BusyBeezsTurf 🚨REMINDERS!🚨 No episode on February 9th, we always skip that one special Sunday in February. We're giving the guys some extra time back in their weeks by reducing some of shows, which has the added benefit of being able to focus on guests this year. Our next scheduled Wednesday podcast is February 19th wi…
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Tonight we sat down with Pete Denny from GCI Turf. If you don't know, he's the owner of GCI Turf Services out of Greensboro, North Carolina. Check him out: Instagram: @GCITurfServices YouTube: @GCITurfBy The Grass Factor
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S4 Ep10: From Non-Dedicated to Dedicated: How Hawaii's Agricultural Tax Changes Impact Your Farm
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39:04Councilmember Heather Kimball details Hawaii County's agricultural tax program changes designed to prevent land speculation while supporting legitimate farmers and ranchers through targeted tax benefits. • New requirements for non-dedicated agricultural land programs include upfront documentation of legitimate farming activities • The current non-d…
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Grow a Better Lawn or Just Give Up Already!
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55:02Matt was stuck on the road and Rey had some tech issues, so we started off with just DeMay but we got it off the ground!By The Grass Factor
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Thanks to all you wonderful people (and our confirmed corporate match) we were able to cross that $15k threshold tonight for our 2024 St. Jude's Fundraiser. While the corporate match won't show up on our fundraising page you can still visit it and make a donation if you are of means. Either way, enjoy the shenanigans of tonight's episode as Santa j…
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B&R #117: My PFAS Farm Needs a Pardon
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1:21:23This week's episode named by: ProTurfServ 🚨REMINDERS!🚨 Holidays are always a little weird for our schedules with three hosts. Appreciate your understanding. This is the last B&R for 2024! WWW this week on the 18th will be our last WWW of the year. We'll be doing our annual St. Jude's fundraiser LIVE on Monday, December 30th. Headlines Most Fertiliz…
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S4 Ep 08 - Safeguarding Herds: Biosecurity Strategies with Dr. Julia Herman
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37:42What if there were simple steps you could take to safeguard your herd and secure food supplies from devastating diseases? Join us as Dr. Julia Herman, a respected beef cattle specialist veterinarian from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, shares her wealth of knowledge on livestock biosecurity. Dr. Herman's journey through the world of vete…
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Wet & Wild Wednesday w/ Dr. Micah Woods
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2:18:14We've got Dr. Micah Woods from the Asian Turfgrass Center on this week! Find out more about him and his work in the turfgrass industry by visiting https://www.asianturfgrass.comBy The Grass Factor
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LWP Mini S4 Ep8: Hawaii & West Upcoming Programs
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6:57What if a name change could redefine a mission? Join us on this episode of Livestock Walaʻau, where hosts Mele Oshiro and Shannon Sand share the exciting news about the University of Hawaii's College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience's fresh new identity. Delve into the latest from Hawaii's livestock community, including details on the L…
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S4 Ep 07 - Exploring Hawaii's Grasslands: Kevin Faccenda and the Hawaii Grass Atlas
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25:08Curious about the hidden dynamics of Hawaii’s grasslands? Join us as we speak with Kevin Basienda, a passionate graduate researcher from the University of Hawaii, who has embarked on a mission to map out the lush yet invasive grass species across the islands. Intrigued by the complexities of these plant invaders, Kevin's journey led him to create t…
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Some of the items we hit tonight include: Aldo's question about tank mixing to target POA & broadleaves in a Bent fairway. Questions about some warm season grass in Birmingham and liquid applications. Nonionic vs Ionic surfactant Handling steep slopes in the backyard (Landmark Verge) Imidacloprid and flowering bushes Dogs & kids in the yard with pr…
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This week's episode named by: JPink Headlines Postal worker accused of stabbing lawn care worker in Lithia released from jail Majority of Retail Fertilizer Prices Higher Why a warming climate increase flood threats Sponsor Nick's Nugs - use code NEW10 for 10% off Burns India’s US$20-billion fertilizer subsidies could do more for farmers Falmouth co…
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On this episode, we hit Matt & Jesse arm wrestling (pic attached) Chuck trying to get some warm season grass in NE Georgia Cam's askin' about Gateway Zoysia Rob's looking for recommendations on herbicides for St Aug in Zoysia MD Bassin's dealin' with crabgrass Johnny Fescue's lookin' at pesticides and earthworms (Multi-level ecotoxicological effect…
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B&R #115: PFAS A Day Keeps the Mosquitoes Away
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1:06:39This week's episode named by: ProTurfServ Headlines Michigan AG Dana Nessel sues paper company over PFAS contamination in St. Joseph County Cadillac resident warns of PFAS in water after high levels found in blood Biosolid storage facility wins tribunal decision despite opposition from township, neighbours Sponsor Nick's Nugs - use code NEW10 for 1…
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LWP Mini S4 Ep 7: Farm Success: Resources for Western U.S. Livestock Owners
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6:45What 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 vid…
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This week's episode named by: JPink Headlines Overturned semi spills herbicide across MLK Jr. Boulevard in Marshall How long can Bermudagrass fairways stay vibrant? Ag economy is in a recession, says majority of ag economists Joe Knows Turf FALL NITROGEN BLITZ..Why this is dumb! Burns Did your lawn maintenance company damage the grass? Florida lawn…
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S4 Ep 6 Transforming Agriculture: The Role of Leucaena Trees in Sustainable Silvopasture Systems
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33:53Ever 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 subtropica…
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We sit down with JonP from the Discord and chat about bidding a government contract.By The Grass Factor
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B&R #113: My Seed Is More Pure Than Your Pure Seed
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1:24:43This week's episode named by: JFarm Returns Randy killin' it Headlines Mosaic says fertilizer waste facility's water entered Tampa Bay after Hurricane Milton Philadelphia jury awards $78 million to man who said his cancer was caused by Roundup weed killer Turfgrass Epistemology post: Elementary School Science Fair Joe Knows Turf Your grass is gonna…
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B&R #112: Glimmer of Hope or Baby Oil in Your Eye?
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1:22:11This week's episode named by: osuturfman Headlines Potash, 10-34-0 Lead Retail Fertilizer Prices Lower Again Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Port workers’ next demand: Stop automation from taking our jobs Joe Knows Turf Bringin' the fert Burns Changes in US Farm Labor: 1948-2017 Millionaire Maine couple accused of poisoning beach b…
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S4 Ep 06: Upcoming Resources and Events for Livestock Stakeholder
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8:11What 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 Li…
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Huaktober, Squatober, October. Whatever you're choosing to call it, it's here. Links mentioned: Justin's GoFundMe Syngenta GDD Site Spurious CorrelationsBy The Grass Factor
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B&R #111: Your N May Be Slow, but My P Comes in a Hurry
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1:17:16This week's episode named by: JLavoe & JFarm Headlines China Tariffs: US Deals Trade Blow to World's No. 2 Economy Biden's new tariffs on Chinese goods are mostly symbolic. Here's why. Harmonized Tariff Schedule SkyView Investment Advisors LLC Acquires 803 Shares of The Toro Company Joe Knows Turf Jeremy's got an EPA violation for ya bud Burns How …
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We sit down and talk with Rick Wallace of Liquid Lawns tonight....while he rides out the hurricane from his truck. Join the Facebook Group: Professional Lawn Care ApplicatorsBy The Grass Factor
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We've got some emails and questions to get through tonight.By The Grass Factor
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B&R #110: Farm Aid Concerts Aren’t Enough
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1:20:05This week's episode named by: JesseB Headlines Urea FOB Egypt Sep '24 Futures Price Most Retail Fertilizer Prices Lower Again in First Week of September Stocks to Supply Ratio Joe Knows Turf Bulletproof Fungicide How to Use Fungicide Reviving My Lawn Burns Solar fields are contributing to deforestation in Rhode Island Lake George leaders look to mo…
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Wet & Wild Wednesday w/ The Busiest of Beez
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1:45:39Some of the links from tonight's episode: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1185&context=anr_reports https://rainbirdservices.com/resources-downloads https://rainbird.com/designtools https://www.weather.gov/ict/EvapotranspirationBy The Grass Factor
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S4 MINI Ep. 5: Upcoming Opportunites and Updates
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10:06Aloha! 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: Li…
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We sit down with John Pajak about turf management and helping green industry business owners be more profitable in their day-to-day operations. Check him out: https://www.johnpajak.com Be sure you also subscribe to the Profits with Pajak Podcast where all fine podcasts are sold!By The Grass Factor
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We got questions, you got ans...I mean, we got the answers. You're a question.By The Grass Factor
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