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Agriculture's Contribution to Hawaii's Economy (PDF file - 52 K)
(PingSun Leung, Khem R. Sharma, and Stuart T. Nakamoto. 2000. Cooperative Extension Service, CTAHR, University of Hawaii at Manoa)
This report includes the contribution livestock production makes to Hawaii's economy.

Agriculture's Contribution to Hawaii's Economy - An Update (PDF File - 48 K)
(PingSun Leung and Matthew K. Loke. 2002. Cooperative Extension Service, CTAHR, University of Hawaii at Manoa)
This publication updates and refines the previous study (Agriculture's Contribution to Hawaii's Economy, 2000).

Application of Ultrasound Technology in Beef Cattle Carcass Research and Management: Frequently Asked Questions (PDF file - 84 K)
(Michael W. DuPonte and Marla L. Fergerstrom. 2006. Cooperative Extension Service, CTAHR, University of Hawaii at Manoa)
Discusses costs and safety issues of ultrasound evaluation of beef cattle carcass quality.

Calculating the Cost of Production for a Cow-Calf Operation (PDF file - 820 K)
(Linda J. Cox, Quincy A. Edwards, Mark Thorne, and Glen Fukumoto. 2005. Cooperative Extension Service, CTAHR, University of Hawaii at Manoa)
Introduction to identifying the costs of production for Hawaii calf operations. Explains the use of the Microsoft Excel-based CTAHR cow-calf production calculator.

Calculating Minimum Grazing Lease Rate for Hawaii (PDF file - 300 KB)
(Mark Thorne, Linda J. Cox, and Matthew H. Stevenson. 2007. Cooperative Extension Service, CTAHR, University of Hawaii at Manoa)
Presents important concepts about developing lease agreements and provides information for lessees and lessors to use in calculating minimum lease rates for grazing.

Carcass Characteristics of Forage-finished Cattle Produced in Hawaii (PDF file - 174 KB)
(Glen K. Fukumoto and Yong S. Kim. 2007. Cooperative Extension Service, CTAHR, University of Hawaii at Manoa)
Presents the results of an evaluation of Hawaii forage-finished carcasses and identifies areas for future research.

Commerical Cow-Calf Management Decisions: Calculating Your Cost of Production with Calf-XL 2006 (PDF file - 730 K)
(Linda J. Cox, Quincy A. Edwards, Mark S. Thorne, Glen K. Fukumoto, and Lincoln Y.T. Ching. 2006. Cooperative Extension Service, CTAHR, University of Hawaii at Manoa)
Detailed instructions on using the Microsoft Excel based calculator Calf-XL 2006 to make management decisions.

Contribution of Agriculture to Hawaii's Economy: 2005 (PDF File - 216 K)
(PingSun Leung and Matthew K. Loke. 2008. Cooperative Extension Service, CTAHR, University of Hawaii at Manoa)
This updates the previous publications Agriculture's Contribution to Hawaii's Economy (2000) and Agriculture's Contribution to Hawaii's Economy - An Update(2002). .

Evaluation of Meat Tenderness of Forage-finished Cattle Produced in Hawaii, and Factors Affecting the Tenderness (PDF file - 315 K)
(Yong Soo Kim, Allison Ong, Naveen Bobbili, Michael W. DuPonte, and Glen K. Fukumoto. 2007. Cooperative Extension Service, CTAHR, University of Hawaii at Manoa)
An examination of steaks from forage-finished Hawaiian cattle showed that tenderness was quite variable depending on harvest age and breed type.

Hawaii Grown Beef: From Pasture to Market; Proceedings of the 2006 Mealani Forage Field Day (PDF file - 1.13 MB)
(Mark S. Thorne and Linda J. Cox, editors. 2006. Cooperative Extension Service, CTAHR, University of Hawaii at Manoa)
Papers presented at the Field Day including evaluating market options, using ultrasound to evaluate beef prodution traits, and pasture management issues.

Improving Tenderness of Forage-finished Beef Using a Low-voltage Electrical Stimulator (PDF file - 150 K)
(Yong S. Kim, Chin N. Lee, Michael W. DuPonte, and Glen K. Fukumoto. 2007. Cooperative Extension Service, CTAHR, University of Hawaii at Manoa)
Experiments using low-voltage electrical stimulation in a small-scale slaughter plant showed improvement in meat tenderness.

Improving Tenderness of Forage-finished Beef Using a Mechanical Tenderizer (PDF file - 134 K)
(Glen K. Fukumoto and Yong S. Kim. 2007. Cooperative Extension Service, CTAHR, University of Hawaii at Manoa)
Mechanical blade tenderization resulted in improvement in meat tenderness.

Market for Hawaii-grown Natural and Organic Beef (PDF file - 28 K)
(Linda J. Cox and Sabry Shehata. 2003. Cooperative Extension Service, CTAHR, University of Hawaii at Manoa)
This publication includes information on U.S. and Canadian beef consumption, definitions of natural and organic beef, and an overview of the Hawaii market.

National Agricultural Statistics Service - Hawaii Office (USDA)
Statistics for Hawaii livestock, poultry, and dairy in .pdf format. Includes Hawaii Monthly Livestock Review and the annual Hawaii Cattle report.

Sustainable Agriculture in Hawaii
(CTAHR, University of Hawaii at Manoa)
Annotated links to resources for new farmers on: Choosing the Road to Sustainability; The Business of Agriculture - Agri-entrepreneurship Topics; The Farm as Habitat - Environmental Topics; Sustainable and Organic Production Techniques; Animal Production; Agroforestry; and Trainer Resources.