Aug 11, 2011 - Drought
How is the drought affecting you?

We've lost all dryland crops
   34%
We've lost a lot of crops, dryland and irrigated
   18%
Our yields will be hurt, but we'll have a crop
   38%
Fortunately, the drought is not affecting us
   10%

Jul 20, 2011 - Wheat crop
How is (was) your wheat crop?

Very good
   2%
Better than expected
   38%
Average
   20%
What wheat crop?
   40%

Jun 20, 2011 - Prices
Have commodity prices peaked, or will they rise over the summer?

They've peaked
   15%
They'll be higher this summer
   55%
They're at the top, but will stay high
   25%
I think they'll drop
   5%

May 04, 2011 - Soil moisture
With planting near, how is your soil moisture?

Horrible, we need rain
   59%
Marginal, but we should be OK
   24%
It's good, we're ready to go
   18%

Apr 06, 2011 - Planting options
Will you change planting choices this year because of prices?

Yes, I'll plant more corn
   28%
Yes, I'll plant more soybeans
   3%
No, planting plans haven't changed
   69%

Dec 01, 2010 - Direction of U.S.
How happy were you with the outcome of the election?

Deliriously
 16%
Very happy
 47%
It was OK, could have been better
 25%
Devastated
 12%

Nov 04, 2010 - Direction of U.S.
Do you plan to use your vote in November to help change the direction of the U.S.?

Yes, the country must change course
 72%
No, we're doing just fine
 7%
I hope it will help bring some balance
 19%
I don't know if anything will help
 2%

Oct 20, 2010 - Corn Price
How high will the cash corn price at Kansas elevators get in 2010?

It won't get to $5
 28%
It will get above $5
 39%
It will get above $6
 28%
It's gonna crash soon
 6%

Oct 08, 2010 - Corn harvest
Is your corn harvest turning out better than, about as, or less than you expected?

Better
 31%
About like I expected
 34%
Less
 21%
Haven't got in the field yet
 14%

Sep 23, 2010 - Voting in November
The November election is being hailed as one of the most important in history. Will you vote?

Yes
 94%
No
 4%
Already did early voting
 2%
I'm not sure
 0%

Aug 23, 2010 - Primary election
How pleased were you with the results of the primary election in Kansas?

Very pleased
 38%
It was OK, most of my choices won
 45%
It was terrible
 11%
I don't care
 6%

Jul 26, 2010 - wheat
How would you rate your wheat crop this year?

Great, had a super crop
 11%
pretty average
 52%
Poor
 23%
Haven't finished
 14%

Jun 28, 2010 - U.S. debt
Are you concerned the U.S. could be in as much financial trouble as Greece and some other countries?

Of course, we're on our way
 54%
No, we're stronger, we'll always be OK
 15%
I don't know, but I'm worried about U.S. debt
 31%

May 17, 2010 - Farm Bill
Is it a good idea to start working on the 2012 farm bill now?

Yes, in this political & budget environment, the sooner the better
 64%
I don't know
 10%
So much can change, we should wait
 26%

Apr 19, 2010 - New Season
As a farmer, how would you describe Spring?

Just another season
 0%
Each year, a new beginning
 46%
Time to get to work
 54%

Mar 29, 2010 - Wet Spring?
Will excess moisture delay spring field work?

Yes, can't believe the wet winter
 64%
No, what excess moisture
 9%
Not sure yet
 27%

Mar 01, 2010 - Global Warming?
With the latest e-mail leaks, admissions by scientists, etc. do you believe manmade global warming exists?

Yes, it's manmade and we have to act now
 26%
No, it's natural and and not manmade
 68%
I have no idea
 6%

Feb 17, 2010 - Social Media
Are you on at least one social media site (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)?

Yes
 64%
No
 33%
Will be soon
 4%

Jan 06, 2010 - New Year's Resolutions
Do you make 'New Year's Resolutions?'

Yes, always
 12%
No, I don't know of anyone who keeps them
 52%
Yes, at least it's something to shoot for
 36%

Dec 28, 2009 - Global Warming Science
Do the 'Climate-Gate' e-mails show that man-made global warming isn't real?

Yes
 50%
No, it's all been misunderstood
 29%
Not sure, but it makes you wonder
 21%

Dec 03, 2009 - Turkey on the combine?
Will you/Did you spend Thanksgiving day harvesting?

Yes, it will be/was turkey on the combine
 32%
No, but we're not done
 28%
No, we're thankful harvest is completed
 40%

Nov 24, 2009 - Harvest Colors
What are you harvesting fall crops with?

John Deere 46%
Case IH 24%
AGCO 4%
Massey-Ferguson 3%
Gleaner 14%
New Holland 3%
Other 7%

Nov 10, 2009 - Fall Harvest
How much of your fall crops are still in the field?

All 17%
3/4 or more 44%
Half or less 34%
Got it in the bin 6%

Oct 05, 2009 - Early Freeze?
Do you believe an early freeze will hurt fall crops?

No 19%
Only in the northern states, we're OK 23%
Yes 58%

Jul 20, 2009 - Commodity Prices
Will commodity prices for wheat, corn, soybeans, etc. rebound this year?

Yes, they will get better, it's just a seasonal slump 3%
No, we've had our run, it's over 29%
They will get better, but not back to the highs 37%
I have no idea 31%

Jun 25, 2009 - Global Warming
What best describes your view of global warming?

It doesn't exist 14%
The earth is warming, but it is a natural cycle, and not mankind's doing 43%
Man is causing it and we have to do something now 12%
We don't know enough about it to make major policy 31%

May 21, 2009 - Global Warming
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Are you ahead or behind with Spring planting?

Ahead 13%
Behind 38%
About where I expected 20%
Way behind 30%

May 06, 2009 - Wheat Damage
What condition would you consider your wheat is in?

Excellent 12%
Good 38%
Average 36%
Poor 14%

Apr 22, 2009 - Vilsack
How would you rate the job Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack is doing so far?

Good 14%
He's shifting emphasis away from production agriculture, and that's bad 36%
I like the balance between production agriculture and the consumer 4%
My jury is still out 46%

Apr 06, 2009 - Crop Inputs
Are you having trouble acquiring crop inputs this year?

No, there's no problem 39%
Some price issues, but supply is OK 52%
Yes, it's hard to find 9%

Mar 25, 2009 - Wheat
Reports say the Kansas wheat crop is deteriorating. How's yours?

Still in good shape 18%
Not bad, but could use a rain 63%
It's in poor condition 20%

Mar 12, 2009 - The Economy
When do you think the economy will 'turn around?'

Later this year 12%
2010 21%
It will take three years or more 67%

Feb 24, 2009 - Will she go?
Will Gov. Sebelius leave to join the Obama Administration?

Yes, if she gets the chance 91%
No, she wants to stay in Kansas 9%

Feb 09, 2009 - Budget
Will the legislature and the governor agree on a state budget?

Yes 15%
No 38%
Not until the veto session 28%
It will take a veto override 18%

Jan 27, 2009 - Crop prices
How high will the corn price be in '09?

$4 35%
$5 21%
$6 8%
Lower 31%
Higher 5%

Jan 15, 2009 - New Congress
Will Obama have a better relationship with Congress than in the past?

Yes, I think everyone knows they have to work together 28%
Maybe slightly better 30%
Are you kidding? It will be worse than ever 42%

Jan 06, 2009 - Agriculture Secretary
Was Tom Vilsack a good choice for Agriculture Secretary?

Yes, he understands Agriculture 34%
No, he'll wreck the current system 13%
He'll be a mix of good and bad 53%

Dec 17, 2008 - Obama and Trade
What do you think of Obama's Cabinet choices so far?

Good 50%
Bad 0%
I'll tell you when he names Ag, EPA, and Interior 50%

Nov 20, 2008 - KFB Web Survey
Do you think the Obama Administration will be good or bad for World Trade?

It will be terrible, we're in trouble 58%
It will be about the same 16%
It will actually be better 26%

Oct 30, 2008 - KFB Web Survey Fall Harvest
Has the economic downturn made it more difficult for you to get credit for your operation?

Yes, it's much tougher 16%
No, my banker is in good shape 39%
It's a concern, but so far, so good 46%

Sep 29, 2008 - KFB Web Survey Election
Who gave the best speech at the political conventions?

Barack Obama 21%
John McCain 8%
Sarah Palin 69%
Joe Biden 1%

Sep 11, 2008 - KFB Web Survey Election
If you had to vote today, who would you choose for President?

Barack Obama 23%
John McCain 65%
Somebody else 6%
Undecided 5%

Aug 15, 2008 - KFB Web Survey August Recess
Should Congress have adjourned for an August recess before passing comprehensive energy legislation?

Yes, they should hear from their constituents 12%
Yes, because they won't pass one anyway 4%
No, we need action now, and they are being negligent 71%
No, we don't need an energy policy 0%
I'm just going to buy a bicycle 13%

Aug 04, 2008 - KFB Web Survey Congress & Oil
Do you think Congress will do anything that will substantially lower oil prices?

Yes, I think they'll find a way 3%
They'll try, but politics will get in the way for real relief 49%
No 44%
I don't know 4%

Jul 21, 2008 - KFB Web Survey Wheat Crop
How would you rate your '08 wheat crop?

Great, up with the best ever 12%
Pretty good 44%
Just fair 29%
Poor 15%

Jul 02, 2008 - KFB Web Survey Oil Price
The price of crude oil is forecast to reach $150 a barrel. Do you think it will go that high?

Yes, it will likely go higher 73%
It might, but I think it's near its high 19%
No, we're going to see a drop soon 8%

Jun 06, 2008 - KFB Web Survey '08 Wheat
How does your wheat look?

Great, it should be a good year 23%
Pretty average 51%
Not good, bad weather hurt it 26%

Apr 22, 2008 - KFB Web Survey Planting '08
K-State says USDA is wrong and that corn planting will remain high. What are your planting plans?

I'll plant more corn 16%
I'll plant more beans 17%
I'll do as I've always done 59%
I don't know yet 9%

Apr 10, 2008 - KFB Web Survey The Election
Who will be the presidental nominee for the Democrats?

Barack Obama 69%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Al Gore will enter late 8%
Somebody else 4%

Jan 30, 2008 - KFB Web Survey Corn Prices
How high will corn prices go in '08?

$6 25%
$5.50 25%
$5 20%
Higher 16%
Lower 13%

Jan 04, 2008 - KFB Web Survey The New Year
Are you looking forward to 2008?

Yes, hopefully it will be a good year on the farm 71%
Not really, if expenses continue to rise it will be tough 21%
I don't know 8%

Dec 27, 2007 - KFB Web Survey The Energy Bill
The new energy bill mandates a six-fold increase in ethanol use. Can farmers and ranchers make that happen?

Yes, new technology and cellulosic versions make it possible 59%
I think it will be tough to do 18%
No, it can't be done, and it will only raise food prices 14%
It must be done, and it will have little affect on food prices 9%

Dec 20, 2007 - Kansas Farm Bureau Web Poll '08 race
At this point in the campaign, who do you believe will be president of the United States?

Rudy Guiliani 16%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Mitt Romney 9%
Barack Obama 11%
Mike Huckabee 25%
John Edwards 3%
Fred Thompson 6%
Bill Richardson 0%
Ron Paul 4%
John McCain 3%
Somebody else 7%

Nov 27, 2007 - KFB Survey
With all the rain and floods through the summer in much of the state, how is your fall moisture situation?

It's OK 2%
It's borderline, we need some rain 61%
It's dry, we're about back in a drought 37%

Nov 14, 2007 - KFB Survey
Will the Senate Farm Bill be much like the House version?

Yes, I think they will be fairly close 14%
No, they'll be way apart and we'll have a battle 49%
It will take some compromise, but agreement won't take too long 38%

Oct 30, 2007 - KFB Survey
Will this winter in Kansas be wet or dry?

Wet 43%
Dry 25%
About average 32%

Oct 01, 2007 - KFB Survey
How do your fall crops look?

Awesome 16%
Much better than expected, they should be pretty good 46%
Pretty average 26%
They are in bad shape 12%

Jul 18, 2007 - KFB Survey
Do you think the message is getting through that corn prices have little affect on food prices?

Yes 10%
No, people just don't get it 71%
I think it's improving, now that energy, labor, etc. and other costs are being mentioned 16%
I don't know 3%

Jul 09, 2007 - KFB Survey
For the first time since 2002, the Kansas Ag Department's division of water resources has lifted pumping restrictions on 177 water rights along the Republican River. Is this the beginning of a change to more lenient use of water for farmers and ranchers?

Yes, it's great news 14%
No, if it gets dry again, all bets are off 21%
It's encouraging there is a recognition that the water shortage can recover, but the balance is delicate 56%
I don't know 9%

Jun 26, 2007 - KFB Survey
With the news that David Pope is leaving as Chief Engineer of the Division of Water Resources, how important do you think that job is?

For farmers and ranchers, it may be the most important job in state government 58%
It's important, but I'm sure they'll find someone good for agriculture 28%
I don't think it's that important, there are many other issues 3%
I don't know 12%

Jun 01, 2007 - KFB Survey
Do you think the rural town of Greensburg will recover after the devastating tornado?

Yes, they can build a new, energy efficient, 21st Century town 48%
I think it will recover, but not to what it was 43%
I think it will be a ghost town 6%
I don't know 2%

May 15, 2007 - KFB Survey
Is your spring planting on schedule?

Not even close, it's too wet 58%
I'm a little behind 25%
So far it's on schedule 15%
I'm always late 1%

May 02, 2007 - KFB Survey
How is your wheat?

It's OK 14%
There is freeze damage, it's not good 47%
There is some damage, but not severe 23%
I'm not sure 16%

Apr 16, 2007 - KFB Web Poll
With the ag disaster bill tied to a date-certain pullout of troops from Iraq, do you think disaster legislation will be passed this year?

Yes 9%
No 60%
Yes, but not in this bill 31%

Mar 26, 2007 - KFB Web Poll
When was the last time you started Spring with this much moisture?

5 years 28%
7 years 24%
10 years 31%
Never had it this good 18%

Feb 19, 2007 - KFB Web Poll
What is the future of ethanol, will it be made from corn or cellulosic materials?

Corn 6%
Cellulosic 15%
A combination of both 68%
Neither, there will be another fuel 11%

Feb 12, 2007 - KFB Web Poll
Do you believe Kansas is out of a drought?

Yes 19%
No 62%
Not sure 18%

Jan 19, 2007 - KFB Web Poll
How do you feel about 2007?

Very positive 23%
Positive 37%
Not sure 22%
Scares me to death 18%

Jan 02, 2007 - KFB Web Poll
When will the corn price hit $4.00?

Before Christmas 10%
Next Spring 34%
Later Next Year 14%
It won't make $4 42%

Nov 27, 2006 - KFB Web Poll
Democrats had a big night November 7. How do you think it will affect Washington, D.C.?

We are in big trouble 36%
It's great, and it's about time 16%
Nothing will get done, Congress will just fight with the White House 16%
It was a win for moderation, hopefully the extreme left and right will understand the need to compromise 27%
I don't know 6%

Nov 08, 2006 - KFB Web Poll
OK, be honest. Did you vote on November 7?

Yes 81%
No 6%
I pre-voted 13%

Nov 07, 2006 - KFB Web Poll
The FDA is expected to approve cloning of animals for food. Do you think this is a good idea?

Yes, it can provide leaner and better cuts, and tests say it's safe 14%
No, there should be no cloning of anything 63%
Cloning would be OK, if it doesn't get out of hand 9%
I'm not sure 14%

Oct 18, 2006 - KFB Web Poll
Why is Congress taking so long to approve disaster assistance?

They're too busy with elections 26%
Like everything else, they can't agree 50%
When Sec. of Ag Johanns suggested waiting, it hurt the cause 15%
They'll pass it when they have the right bill 9%

Oct 06, 2006 - KFB Web Poll
Will net income from your farm be up or down this year compared to last?

It should be up 8%
It will be down 61%
If fuel and fertilizer prices go down, it could be up 17%
I don't know yet 15%

Sep 01, 2006 - KFB Web Poll
Vermont has a program where energy users can pay a four cent per kilowatt hour premium for the energy they buy. It would be used to pay dairy farmers to help them install technology that will turn methane into energy. Do you think that would work for the livestock industry in Kansas?

Yes, I think it would 24%
No, not a chance 12%
It might, if it was proven beneficial 45%
I don't know 8%
The government should pay for those kinds of programs 10%

Aug 18, 2006 - KFB Web Poll
Kansas just received substantial funds for operation of airports, etc. in rural areas. Have you ever flown commercially from Dodge City, Garden City, Great Bend, Hays, Liberal, Manhattan, or Salina?

Yes, it's very convenient 39%
No, but I plan to 6%
No, it's too expensive 25%
Yes, but never again 2%
I might, I haven't thought about it much 28%

Jul 21, 2006 - KFB Web Poll
The 2006 KFB No-till Conference is coming July 25 (link to registation is at left). Do you no-till, or are you thinking about it?

Yes, I do no-till 61%
No, I don't 8%
I do minimum till 14%
I am thinking about it 10%
I don't think it will work for me 6%

Jul 07, 2006 - KFB Web Poll
Who will you vote for in the Governor's race?

Sebelius 33%
Jennison 50%
Barnett 5%
Canfield 9%
Crowell 2%
Hawver 0%
Pickell 0%
Rodewald 0%
Kramer 0%
Ranzau 1%

Jun 28, 2006 - KFB Web Poll
Governor Sebelius has picked Mark Parkinson, the former Republican State Chair, as her runningmate. What do you think of the choice?

It was politically brilliant. It means Republicans are in trouble 23%
It was just a political stunt, it won't work and we'll have a Republican governor 28%
It was a very wise choice to bring parties together 17%
She could have picked anyone, she's going to win 32%

May 31, 2006 - KFB Web Poll
The wheat price is pretty good. How much wheat will you have this year?

I'll have a good crop 10%
It will be average 35%
I have very little, like most, that's why the price is up 39%
I don't have any 17%

May 08, 2006 - KFB Web Poll
How long will the Kansas Legislative 'Wrap-Up' Session last?

3 days 8%
1 week 14%
10 days 34%
2 weeks or more 44%

Apr 11, 2006 - KFB Web Poll
With the recent reports that corn plantings this year are expected to be down substantially, will you now reconsider planting more corn?

Yes 23%
No 53%
I'm still thinking about it 10%
I don't plant corn 13%

Apr 04, 2006 - KFB Web Poll
Do you think the new farm bill will be close to the 2002 version, or will it be radically different?

Close to 2002 33%
Radically different 29%
A little of both 24%
I don't know 14%

Mar 30, 2006 - KFB Web Poll
Did the recent 'Spring Storm' solve your crop moisture problems?

Yes 4%
No 21%
It helped, but we need more 75%

Mar 21, 2006 - KFB Web Poll
With higher priced crop inputs likely in '06, do you plan to change your crop planting choices?

Yes 39%
No 41%
I'll wait and see 20%

Feb 15, 2006 - KFB Web Poll
Are you optimistic about 2006?

Yes 57%
No 27%
Kind of so so 16%

Sep 20, 2005 - -- KFB Web Poll -- High Fuel Cost
How much more are you paying for fuel and fertilizer/chemicals above last year?

10%+ 0%
20%+ 0%
30%+ 43%
50%+ 43%
More than 100% 13%

Aug 29, 2005 - -- KFB Web Poll -- CAFTA-DR & Energy
What does the passage of CAFTA-DR and the Energy Bill mean for agriculture?

Everything. It's a huge step forward for trade and using crops for fuels 35%
It's an improvement, but we can do better 33%
I don't think it will make much difference 15%
I think it will hurt agriculture 14%
I don't know 3%

Jul 29, 2005 - -- KFB Web Poll -- Energy
Do you think if the oil companies pay $2 billion to clean up MTBE pollution, they should be exempt from lawsuits resulting from spills?

Yes, they were told to use MTBE, it wasn't their choice 7%
Yes, but only to move the energy bill. If they'd used ethanol to begin with, there wouldn't have been a problem 7%
Yes, but they should pay a lot more than $2 billion 36%
No, they should be liable. They could have used ethanol and didn't 50%

Jul 22, 2005 - -- KFB Web Poll -- Canada Beef
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the lower court now allowing beef trade with Canada based on science. Will this help open the Japan market to U.S. beef?

Absolutely, It sends the right message that trade should be based on science 59%
It probably won't make a difference, Japan won't care about the Canada issue 10%
I don't think we should trade with Canada, we should just work with Japan 14%
I don't think we should worry about trade, just take care of the U.S. 7%
I don't know 10%

Jul 15, 2005 - -- KFB Web Poll -- Special Session
Are you satisfied with what the Legislature came up with to finance schools?

No, they should have done more 11%
Yes, it was what the court ordered 6%
They should have also passed the Constitutional Amendment to limit the courts 33%
They shouldn't have appropriated any more money, and made sure the courts stayed out of legislative business 28%
I'm just glad they went home 22%

Jul 07, 2005 - -- KFB Web Poll -- Special Session
What will be the outcome of the Kansas Legislature Special Session for school finance?

They'll do the absolute minimum they can 46%
They'll raise taxes 13%
They will take the opportunity to reduce property taxes 15%
There will be a resolution to do nothing, because enough think the Supreme Court can't tell the Legislature how much to spend 18%
They'll do a stop-gap this year, but next year, funding will increase substantially 8%

Jun 21, 2005 - -- KFB Web Poll -- BSE
Do you think the latest BSE scare in the U.S. will further hold up Japanese Beef Trade?

No, it was an old cow 18%
Yes, they'll use any excuse they can 36%
We won't know until the final results of the tests come in 45%

Jun 15, 2005 - -- KFB Web Poll -- Wheat Crop
How do you think the wheat crop will be this year?

Very good 16%
It will be a so-so year 49%
The crop won't be much 35%

Jun 02, 2005 - -- KFB Web Poll -- CAFTA
The CAFTA issue is an embattled one on Capitol Hill. Do you think most of the problem is the issue itself, or the other battles over Cuba Trade, Bush court appointees, and other issues?

Some just don't like CAFTA 31%
Some of it is CAFTA, but much of the problem is playing politics with other issues 63%
I don't know 6%

May 19, 2005 - -- KFB Web Poll -- Terror
At a recent Agroterrorism Conference, Senator Pat Roberts painted a chilling picture of the threat to agriculture by terrorists. How big do you think the risk is?

It's a huge risk, and probably the next thing they'll try 35%
The risk is there, but probably not as high as others 65%
There's probably little risk because of safeguards in place 0%

May 10, 2005 - -- KFB Web Poll -- Budget Cuts
Congress has voted for $3 billion in ag cuts over five years. How do you feel about the outcome?

It was much better than the $5.3 billion the House wanted. We did OK 39%
There should have been no cuts at all 54%
Actually, maybe agriculture should have been cut more 7%

Apr 18, 2005 - -- KFB Web Poll -- Ag Budget
Both the US House and US Senate have asked for ag cuts. What do you think will happen?

The House $5.3 billion cut will pass 2%
The Senate $2.8 billion cut will pass 14%
They'll cut even more 5%
They'll take the cuts out in the conference committee 11%
The cut will be somewhere between the House and Senate 57%
Something else 11%

Mar 21, 2005 - -- KFB Web Poll -- Ag Safety
With a focus on farm and ag safety, How safe do you think you are on your farm?

Very safe, I'm always concerned about safety 13%
I think I'm pretty safe, but it's easy to get in a hurry sometimes 61%
Actually, I don't think about it enough, I should be more careful 26%

Mar 09, 2005 - -- KFB Web Poll -- Japan Markets
Do you think the letter sent by some Congressional members to the Japanese Ambassador will help to open the Japan beef market?

Yes, Japan finally knows we mean business, and if they don't stop stalling, it will hurt them 12%
No, I think Japan is really trying to make sure everything is safe, and they'll open the markets when they're convinced 32%
It's hard to say, but it's nice to see some Congressional members show some guts 56%

Feb 25, 2005 - -- KFB Web Poll -- Ag Budget
Will the ag budget survive this year without cuts?

Yes, Congress understands that they made a commitment 14%
No, I think we'll get cut a lot, the urban groups have been after us for years 30%
We may take a small hit for political purposes, but overall, we'll be OK 56%

Feb 14, 2005 - - KFB Web Poll - Awards
Do you think awards like the Farm Bureau 'Golden Plow' are worthwhile to give to Congressional members?

Absolutely, they are a great way to show appreciation, and if you were at Day at the Statehouse, you could see it meant a lot to Rep. Moran 72%
I'm not sure it does much good 12%
I don't think it's a good idea 16%

Feb 07, 2005 - - KFB Web Poll - Hollywood
Why do you think Hollywood spends so much time on politics and issues like ethanol in their programming?

1. They have a blatant liberal agenda they are trying to shove down viewers throats, and they don't care if they are factual 6%
2. They are so arrogant and consumed with themselves, they think they matter 0%
3. They are completely out of touch with reality 20%
4. They simply want to address the issues of the day, and help educate as a service 8%
5. 1, 2, & 3 66%

Jan 28, 2005 - - KFB Web Poll - Japan Beef Trade
Do you think the new U.S. Secretary of Agriculture will make a difference in opening the Japan beef market?

Yes, a new effort will speed the process 27%
No, who is in that position makes no difference 23%
It should help to have a fresh effort, but he may be more successful because he has so much pressure to get it done 50%

Jan 21, 2005 - - KFB Web Poll - Canada BSE
What should be the U.S. response to another BSE case in Canada?

Continue with March imports as planned, the system still worked to prevent anything entering the food supply 16%
Hold off temporarily until all the details are known 32%
We should not import anything from Canada, even if it costs us our Japan market 23%
Go ahead with imports, and make sure Canada fixes the problem 16%
We need to know this could happen to us, if we don't continue the import plan, Japan won't open trade to us 13%

Jan 12, 2005 - KFB Web Poll - School Finance
Do you think the Supreme Court Decision on School Finance will mean a large increase in taxes?

Not really, it's mostly a distribution problem 2%
Yes, hold on to your wallet 38%
Not if there's a major cut in administration costs 27%
I hope so, education needs it 13%
I still don't think we need tax increases 20%

Jan 04, 2005 - KFB Web Poll - Rating 2004
How would you rate the year 2004?

Really, it's been good, I can't complain 50%
I'm sure it could have been worse, but I'm hoping for better in '05 38%
It's been a year to forget, it has to get better 13%

Dec 13, 2004 - KFB Web Poll - Kansas Senate President
What do you think of the election of Senator Steve Morris, R-Hugoton, as president of the Kansas Senate?

It's great. An agricultural Senator in the top position will be important 73%
I'm worried he'll be less effective than he was as Chair of the Ag Committee 14%
I'm not sure it will make a difference 14%

Dec 06, 2004 - KFB Web Poll - Secretary of Agriculture
Do you think Nebraska Governor Mike Johanns is a good choice for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture?

Yes, he's from the Midwest, and he'll understand Kansas agriculture 35%
No, Ann Veneman should have stayed 8%
I don't know, time will tell 31%
It will be tough dealing with a Cornhusker, but he should know agriculture 27%

Dec 03, 2004 - KFB Web Poll - Secretary of Agriculture
Who do you think should replace Ann Veneman as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture?

Farm trade negotiator Allen Johnson 8%
Bush ag advisor Chuck Connor 14%
Former Democratic House member Charlie Stenholm 29%
Missouri Farm Bureau President Charlie Kruse 23%
Somebody else 26%

Nov 15, 2004 - KFB Web Poll - Soybean Rust
Now that Soybean Rust has been found in the U.S., are you concerned about your fields?

Yes, it's probably a matter of time 56%
No, I think it will stay in the South, and not make it to Kansas 11%
I'm not sure, I need to learn more about it 33%

Nov 10, 2004 - KFB Web Poll - 2004 Election
Were you surprised at the magnitude of the Bush victory?

Yes, I thought it would be a very close win for Bush 58%
No, I thought Bush would win easily 29%
I actually thought Kerry would win 14%

Nov 03, 2004 - KFB Web Poll
Be honest, did you vote this year?

Yes 95%
No 5%

Nov 01, 2004 - KFB Web Poll
Regardless of who you want to win, who do you THINK will win the presidency?

George Bush 80%
John Kerry 20%
Ralph Nader 0%

Oct 20, 2004 - KFB Web Poll
How would you rate this presidential election?

This election is critical, we can't have Kerry flip-flopping on issues. He only says what he thinks will get him elected 51%
This election is critical, we need a change, and Bush needs to go 11%
I think both are good guys, it really doesn't matter 1%
Security is the most important, and Bush is strong on terrorism 18%
The economy is most important, and I think Kerry is better there 3%
I wish Ronald Reagan could run again 16%

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