Polls

March 2026 poll results

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Check out the poll results from the March 2026 Progressive Cattle newsletters.

February 2026 poll results

carrie.veselka@agproud.com — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:38:26 -0400

Check out the poll results from the February 2026 Progressive Cattle newsletters.

January 2026 poll results

carrie.veselka@agproud.com — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Check out the poll results from the January 2026 Progressive Cattle newsletters.

Poll: Grazing conditions looking good for the rest of the year

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Grazing conditions are always a hot topic for producers throughout the year, and growing conditions vary year to year and across the country. Progressive Cattle asked readers, "How are grass conditions in your area looking for the rest of the grazing season?”

Poll: A.I. schools welcome

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 12:15:33 -0400

We’ve asked before if producers would be interested in using A.I. (artificial insemination) on their cow herd, and the majority answer has been a big yes, if it was more accessible.

Poll: Conventional eartags are the most common ID method

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:00:45 -0400

Cattle ID preferences vary from producer to producer, but the ever-present question of “which one do you use?” is an evergreen conversation starter among the cattle crowd.

Poll: New pickup? Maybe next year

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:48:35 -0400

New vehicles are a rare commodity on most ranches, according to a recent Progressive Cattle poll.

Poll: Producers aren’t expanding this year

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

With parts of the country battling their way back from drought and U.S. cattle numbers reaching historic lows over the last few years, it’s reasonable to ask when producers are going to start rebuilding their herds.

Poll: A.I. or no A.I.?

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

While results may differ across the entire U.S. cow-calf industry, the majority of our poll respondents said they use A.I. for at least part of their herd.

Poll: Producers keep bulls for 3-4 years

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Progressive Cattle asked producers how long they keep their bulls. The majority of respondents said they keep their bulls for three to four years.

Poll: Mandated cash price gets a thumbs down

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:26:11 -0400

The mandated cash price debate is not new to anyone who follows policy making in the beef industry.

Poll: Producers will stick to weaning schedule this year

Mon, 16 May 2022 18:15:34 -0400

The newswires are all abuzz with forecasts of persisiting drought throughout the West, and another year of La Nina-neutral growing conditions in North America. A popular managment strategy suggested by extension educators and industry experts to help alliviate the pressure on drought-depleted grazing resources is weaning early. We wanted to know if ranchers are listening to what the experts are saying.

Poll: Ranchers prefer to sell for cash

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 23:48:07 -0400

Methods of marketing and selling cattle are one of the key facets of the debate surrounding price discovery and market transparency.

Poll: Ranchers mix it up when it comes to crossbreeding

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 22:03:55 -0400

Beef genetics have come a long way in recent years. In the commercial cow/calf sector, one of the biggest decisions producers make is whether or not to include a new breed in their crossbreeding program. Angus? Brahman? Charolais? The options are practically endless.

Poll: Ranchers tend to DIY when they A.I.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 18:02:07 -0500

The beef industry is slowly embracing reproduction technologies like embryo transfer, estrus syncing and A.I., and the brave souls who use A.I. have two choices: Do it yourself or hire a professional.

Poll: And the best thing about winter is …

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 18:50:29 -0500

Despite dealing with snow, ice and freezing temperatures, winter defintely has some benefits for the cattle producer. In our latest poll asking producers what the best thing about winter is, here is what you told Progressive Cattle.

Poll: Repairs and maintenance top the winter priority list

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:55:23 -0500

Wintertime is typically a time when cattle and forage production slows down, providing ranchers a much-needed respite from the daily grind and leaving room in the schedule for different tasks. Progressive Cattle asked producers which tasks top their winter priority lists.

2021 reader poll results

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 15:00:01 -0500

Which issues surrounding the beef industry are you most concerned about?

Poll: Manual chutes go-to for ranchers

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 18:19:27 -0400

Whether your chute is less than 5 years old, or more than 30, it is a critical piece of equipment on any operation.

Poll: Ranchers utilize several drought management options

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:06:51 -0400

It's no secret that much of the U.S., especially the western states, is experiencing severe drought conditions. Weather experts and many other professionals in the agricultural industry have seen this dry spell coming for some time, and have consequently urged producers to have a drought managment plan in place before it becomes necessary to enact one.

Poll: Ranchers didn't file for 2020 tax extensions

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:51:34 -0400

According to a Progressive Cattle online poll, the majority of U.S. producers didn't need to file an extention for their 2020 taxes.

Poll: Angus leads the genetic pack by a slim majority

Tue, 18 May 2021 11:50:21 -0400

The U.S. cattle industry has seen many shifts in the popularity of certain breeds over the decades, from the rise and recession of the Longhorn breed to Herefords and to today's current craze for black-hided cattle, leading to the rise in popularity of breeds like Angus.

Poll: Fertility and calving ease biggest focus with genetics

Mon, 03 May 2021 17:41:16 -0400

Improved genetics can lead to several improvements in the quality of a beef herd. In a recent online poll, Progressive Cattle asked readers what traits they prioritize when considering new genetics.

Poll: Livestock buying decisions largely unchanged by the pandemic

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:35:42 -0400

In a recent online poll, Progressive Cattle asked readers to weigh in on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their livestock buying decisions.

Poll: Masks and social distancing go unpracticed at bull sales

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 22:36:56 -0500

While you may not be able to enter your local Walmart or any number of other businesses without a mask on, chances are, if you're missing one at a bull sale, you will not be booted out the barn door.

Something to ruminate

cassidy@agproud.com — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:00:01 -0500

In a recent Progressive Cattle online reader poll, we asked, “Which issue surrounding the beef industry are you most concerned about?” Of the choices listed, environmental policy changes and fake meat were the most selected at 35.6% and 23.8%. Other options included the beef supply chain, international trade and exports, antibiotic restrictions, tax changes and “other.”

Poll: Ranchers rebreed in June

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 17:12:44 -0500

Although bull sale season is currently in full swing, in a few short months, producers will be putting their new investments to work during the prime rebreeding months for spring-calvers.

Poll: Ranchers divided on heifer calving schedules

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:53:27 -0500

First-calf heifers generally require a little more oversight from producers on their first time around the block.

Poll: Environmental policies top list of concerns for beef producers

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:19:47 -0500

With the challenges of today's turbulent times and a new president on his way to the White House, there will surely be a lot of changes coming for the beef industry in the near future.