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Research provides insight into rural labour | The Land

But what has recently come to light is interesting new research that has shone a light on at least some of the reasons why this may be, and it provides something of a road map for the agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries to help attract and, perhaps more importantly, retain workers into the future. Click […]

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Second lawsuit filed as lesser prairie chicken relisted as endangered

Despite resistance from various groups, the lesser prairie chicken has officially been relisted on the Endangered Species List. The northern distinct population, which includes birds in Oklahoma, Colorado, Kansas, and portions of the Texas Panhandle, will be listed as “threatened,” while the southern distinct population, which includes birds in New Mexico and portions of Texas, […]

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Beef cow, heifer, and steer cattle slaughter

Weekly cattle slaughter began 2023 trending lower than a year ago. Beef cow slaughter, heifer slaughter, and steer slaughter have each begun 2023 with lower slaughter totals than in 2022. Related: Two veterinarians discuss GFI No. 263 The recent decline in beef cow slaughter is perhaps the most interesting given the large cow slaughter totals […]

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