Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ” What tillage practice changes will you make due to drought?” Our poll results: Thirty-one percent said No change, continue conventional till; thirty-five percent said No change, continue conservation till; fifteen percent said Will start conservation till (no-till, strip-till, other) on part of crop; and nineteen percent said Will start conservation till (no-till, strip-till, …
Look For Decrease in Equipment Sales
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ”How will the drought affect farm equipment sales?” At last week’s Farm Progress Show where there was a lot of equipment on display the talk was dominated by weather. Our poll results: sixty-three percent said sales will drop; six percent said sales will increase and thirty-one percent said no impact. Our new ZimmPoll is …
Poll Says Increased Feed Costs, Food Prices
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ”Beyond commodity prices, what will this year’s drought have a greater impact on?” Our poll results: Thirty-eight percent said feed costs; thirteen percent said food prices; eleven percent said fuel costs and crop insurance, respectively; nine percent said crop inputs; eight percent said land costs; and five percent said tillage practices and other, respectively. …
Poll Reveals a Close Presidential Race
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Which team for President would be best for agriculture?” Our poll results: Forty-two percent said Romney/Ryan; thirty-five percent said Obama/Biden and twenty-three percent said neither, we need a better choice. Our new ZimmPoll is now live and asks the question, “Beyond commodity prices, what will this year’s drought have a greater impact on?” From …
Most Believe Ag Journalists Are Ethical
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Do ag journalists (broadcast/print/web) adhere to good ethical practices in reporting?” This is just in time for the ag journalists gathering in Sweden for the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists Congress. I’ll be sharing the results with them. Our poll results: Sixteen percent said they all do; sixty-eight percent said most do; and sixteen …
Will Drought Impact the Renewable Fuel Standard?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Should nutrition programs be split out of the Farm Bill?” Our poll results: Seventy-seven percent said yes and twenty-three percent said no. What do you think? With all those nutrition programs is it really a “farm” bill? Our new ZimmPoll is now live and asks the question, “How will drought impact the Renewable Fuel …
Most are Worried about Crops
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “How worried are you about the weather impact on crops this summer?” Our poll results: Seventy-four percent said very worried; twenty-one percent said moderately concerned; four percent said they’re confident the crops will overcome and two percent said “what weather?”. Our new ZimmPoll is now live and asks the question, “Should nutrition programs be …
Will Corn Crops Make it Through the Summer?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ” How will Obamacare affect you and your business?” Our poll results: Sixty percent said negatively; thirty percent said positively; five percent said not at all and the remaining five percent didn’t know. Our new ZimmPoll is now live and asks the question, ” How worried are you about the weather impact on crops …
Some Still Optimistic About a Farm Bill
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ” When do you think Congress will complete a Farm Bill?” Our poll results: Twenty-two percent were optimistic and said before Sept. 30, 2012; twenty-eight percent were a bit more hesitant but said before the end of this calendar year; and twenty-five percent said both next year and maybe never. Our new ZimmPoll is …
Most Favor Choice at the Pump
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Will you buy E15 for your MY2001 or later car if it’s offered?” Our poll results: Nearly half, forty-nine percent, said Yes; twenty-nine percent said No; and twenty-two percent said it depends on price. Looks like consumers are in favor of having a choice at the pump, and are fans of ethanol! Our new …