November is packed, and if you’re raising livestock or running an ag business, the hard part is not finding opportunities, it’s knowing which ones matter and when the deadlines hit. We walk through our month-ahead updates for Hawaii and Nebraska so you can quickly decide what to watch, where to register, and what to put on your calendar before it gets buried by chores and holiday plans.

On the Hawaii side, we point you to livestock education you can actually use, including the webinar series mentioned as “E Ulu Kākou: Hawaiʻi’s Agriculture Market Readiness Program – Livestock Webinar Series,” plus a weaning management webinar coming to the Livestock Extension Group YouTube channel. We talk through why weaning planning, vaccination protocols, and drought conditions belong in the same conversation, and we share key reminders on USDA NRCS conservation programs for the Pacific Islands, including timing that affects future funding consideration. We also flag additional NRCS support through the Regenerative Pilot Program tied to EQIP or CSP, and we highlight the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Conference for anyone wanting to learn and connect in person.

Then we shift to Nebraska and the rest of the West with a clear rundown of Farm Bill update meetings, where to confirm times and locations, and what you can ask about programs like ARC County and PLC. We also share learning opportunities that strengthen your risk management and business planning, including a crop insurance marketing webinar, Ag Smart Money Week sessions on cash flow and enterprise budgeting, and a “Recipe to Reality” workshop designed for aspiring food entrepreneurs who want to take a family recipe to a sellable, shelf-stable product.

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We share a quick summer update, apologize for posting delays, and explain our short recording hiatus before we return with Season Six in August 2026. We also spotlight timely Hawaii livestock health resources, upcoming producer events, and Nebraska farm business support you can use right now.
• short break from recording over the summer and return timing for Season Six
• New World screwworm webinar on our YouTube channel and why it matters beyond livestock
• Reminder that screwworm can affect warm-blooded animals, including humans
• Oahu Sheep and Goat producer-led field day details, including registration and limited space
• Swine health and education outreach starting in August, including workshops and Pork Quality Assurance training
• biosecurity awareness resources and webinars that preview the workshops
• Center for Ag Profitability support in Nebraska, including one-on-one financial appointments
• upcoming Nebraska dates including financial averages and the North American Manure Expo
• August guest preview with Matt Stockton on decision support tools like a bull value calculator

Resources:

1. New World Screwworm: Awareness and Preparedness for Hawaiʻi's Livestock Community Webinar
2. HSGA & CTAHR Event- Open Gate: Oʻahu Sheep & Goat Series
   A producer-led farm field day. Date: Saturday July 18, 2026, Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Location: Kakoʻo ʻŌiwi. Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1990532459169?aff=oddtdtcreator Contact Yunuen Bustamnate at yunuenb@hawaii.edu for more information.
3. Safeguarding Hawaii’s Swine: Building Biosecurity and FAD Preparedness Workshops: https://go.hawaii.edu/dzi
4. Stocking rates 101: https://unl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YFn9cppUQrCFNISOhw6i7w
5. Cap webinars: cap.unl.edu
6. Manure Expo: https://beef.unl.edu/news/registration-opens-2026-manure-expo-wayne-ne/

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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 also flag upcoming meetings and learning opportunities, plus a preview of a future guest focused on small ruminant production and reproduction.
• Livestock Health After the Flood webinar on the UH Livestock Extension YouTube channel plus the PDF link
• Animal health concerns to watch for after flooding and where to find recovery resources
• Hawaii Sheep And Goat Association annual meeting details and topics like grazing management and dairy health
• Hawaii range camp in Maui for students interested in ranching and land stewardship
• Emergency cattle feed fund and USDA disaster assistance options including LIP, ELAP, drought assistance, and forage support
• After-fire recovery webinar recordings from FSA and NRCS plus after-fire tax considerations at cap.unl.edu
• Reminder to contact local FSA and USDA agents quickly due to limited funds and tight deadlines
• Upcoming guest Randy Sayner on small ruminant production and reproduction

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