Polls

Poll: Producers are broadening their crop horizons

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 23:04:09 -0400

Even in uncertain times and uncertain market conditions, forage producers are still trying new things.

Poll: It's time to gear up for spring planting

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:37:56 -0500

As spring slowly rolls across the U.S., forage producers are in various stages of readiness for a predictably hectic planting season, waiting for Mother Nature to give the green light.

Poll: Cautious optimism approaching 2021 growing season

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:42:07 -0500

As any farmer worth their salt knows, Mother Nature can be a capricious and sometimes viscious partner when it comes to growing crops and forages.

Poll: How producers use downtime in the winter

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 19:12:51 -0500

Wintertime offers producers a chance to recharge, reset, and make plans for next year. In a recent online poll, Progressive Forage asked producers what they prioritize in the winter.

Poll: Producers prioritize equipment investments for 2021

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 20:31:34 -0500

Regardless of uncertain times and volatile market and commodity prices, when the tractor won't start or the baler goes kaput, there is usually no option except investing in a new one.

Poll: Finding labor isn't a COVID-19 issue

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 15:15:28 -0400

While the COVID-19 craziness has created complications with the supply chain, the farm and ranch labor supply hasn't experienced too many setbacks, according to Progressive Forage readers.

Poll: Ag webinar attendance doesn't compare to the real thing

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:51:20 -0400

When most of the U.S. went under quarantine in early March, many spring ag educational meetings, trade shows and conferences were rescheduled, cancelled, or turned into virtual meetings.

Poll: 2020 planting season gets a thumbs up from producers

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 18:19:42 -0400

As everyone knows, Mother Nature can be a pretty fickle lady when success or failure hinges on the weather, like planting and harvest season.

2020 Progressive Forage online polls

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 22:33:42 -0400

At Progressive Forage, we like to get to know our readers. One of the ways we do this is through our reader polls that are displayed on the right side of your computer screen any time you are on our website.

Poll: Producers tune in during tractor time

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 17:18:32 -0400

There are plenty of options when it comes to filling long stretches of time in the tractor.

Poll: Most producers try to avoid hiring out custom work

Fri, 08 May 2020 21:21:41 -0400

How much do you rely on custom workers to take care of business on your operation?

Poll: Hay sellers stick to traditional forms of payment

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 13:16:22 -0400

If you're planning to buy hay, you had better bring cash or your checkbook.

Poll: Producers divided on brand loyalty

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 21:26:40 -0500

Where do you go to buy new equipment? The dealership? Craigslist? The classifieds?

Poll: Profitability and know-how key drivers of embracing technology

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 23:43:44 -0400

According to a recent online poll, most forage producers prefer to wait for new technologies to become cost-effective or until they know more about how things work before they will invest in them.

Poll: Foragers have yet to invest in equipment technologies

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 15:25:42 -0400

Most Progressive Forage readers have not yet invested in equipment technologies.

Poll: Readers handle pesticide applications themselves

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 18:23:37 -0400

Most Progressive Forage readers handle pesticide applications with their employees.

Poll: Many readers only work Sundays when necessary

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 17:39:13 -0500

The majority of voting readers occasionally work on Sundays, but try not to when possible.

Poll: Readers’ markets affected by trade tariffs

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 16:42:53 -0500

Most Progressive Forage readers’ markets have been affected by trade tariffs.

Poll: Seatbelt warning beep off-switch would be worthy truck upgrade

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 17:44:10 -0500

I guess we’re not all about safety, because Progressive Forage readers think a great upgrade for their pickup trucks would be an off-switch for the seatbelt warning beep.

Poll: Readers mostly use bale spears for hay handling

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 20:11:43 -0400

Most Progressive Forage readers use bale spears for hay handling.

Poll: Most readers store majority of hay in the barn

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 19:41:59 -0400

Most Progressive Forage readers store the majority of their hay in a barn or shed. In a recent online poll, Progressive Forage asked, “How do you store the majority of your hay?”

Poll: Readers renovate pasture with clover or cool-season grasses

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:14:14 -0400

In a recent online poll, Progressive Forage asked, “What's your priority for pasture renovation?”

Poll: Kids should get paychecks for farmwork

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 21:11:04 -0400

Most Progressive Forage readers believe minor children should be paid for their work on the farm.

Poll: Most readers do not use or raise GMO alfalfa

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 23:58:54 -0500

Most Progressive Forage readers do not raise or use GMO alfalfa.

Poll: Most readers use silage inoculants

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 20:53:07 -0400

Most Progressive Forage readers use silage inoculants.

Poll: Readers undeterred despite spring weather conditions

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 20:21:07 -0400

Most Progressive Forage readers still went forward with their planned crop plantings despite spring weather conditions.

Poll: Readers willing to go the distance for used farm equipment

Mon, 15 May 2017 22:39:48 -0400

Most Progressive Forage readers say they are willing to travel 100 miles or less to purchase used farm equipment.

Poll: Readers support nominee for U.S. Ag Secretary

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 19:01:06 -0400

Most Progressive Forage readers support Sonny Perdue as the nominee for U.S. Ag Secretary, according to a recent online poll.

Poll: Readers have not increased herbicide use in last 5 years

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 17:51:02 -0500

Most Progressive Forage readers have not increased their herbicide use in the last five years.

Poll: Readers are not purchasing equipment for tax breaks this fall

Mon, 14 Nov 2016 18:39:28 -0500

Most Progressive Forage readers will not be buying equipment this fall, even with the advantage of tax breaks.