The pink elephant in the room is we are assuming the current variant of the COVID-19 virus is under control. If we see a more lethal strain, the resumption of lockdowns and supply chain disruptions would continue.
Machinery has amplified the workload farmers can accomplish, and technology has delivered greater efficiencies. Now, autonomy is poised to introduce new levels of productivity — and fun.
It’s a real struggle to find people with good stockmanship skills who want to work in livestock production, said Caleb Shull, director of research and innovation for The Maschhoffs during a recent Farm Country Update.
