| Aug 11, 2011 - Drought |
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How is the drought affecting you?
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We've lost all dryland crops |
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We've lost a lot of crops, dryland and irrigated |
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Our yields will be hurt, but we'll have a crop |
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Fortunately, the drought is not affecting us |
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| Jul 20, 2011 - Wheat crop |
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How is (was) your wheat crop?
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Very good |
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Better than expected |
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Average |
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What wheat crop? |
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| Jun 20, 2011 - Prices |
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Have commodity prices peaked, or will they rise over the summer?
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They've peaked |
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They'll be higher this summer |
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They're at the top, but will stay high |
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I think they'll drop |
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| May 04, 2011 - Soil moisture |
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With planting near, how is your soil moisture?
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Horrible, we need rain |
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Marginal, but we should be OK |
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It's good, we're ready to go |
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| Apr 06, 2011 - Planting options |
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Will you change planting choices this year because of prices?
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Yes, I'll plant more corn |
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Yes, I'll plant more soybeans |
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No, planting plans haven't changed |
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| Dec 01, 2010 - Direction of U.S. |
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How happy were you with the outcome of the election?
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Deliriously |
16% | |
Very happy |
47% | |
It was OK, could have been better |
25% | |
Devastated |
12% | |
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| Nov 04, 2010 - Direction of U.S. |
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Do you plan to use your vote in November to help change the direction of the U.S.?
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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% | |
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| Oct 20, 2010 - Corn Price |
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How high will the cash corn price at Kansas elevators get in 2010?
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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% | |
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| Oct 08, 2010 - Corn harvest |
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Is your corn harvest turning out better than, about as, or less than you expected?
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Better |
31% | |
About like I expected |
34% | |
Less |
21% | |
Haven't got in the field yet |
14% | |
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| Sep 23, 2010 - Voting in November |
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The November election is being hailed as one of the most important in history. Will you vote?
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Yes |
94% | |
No |
4% | |
Already did early voting |
2% | |
I'm not sure |
0% | |
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| Aug 23, 2010 - Primary election |
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How pleased were you with the results of the primary election in Kansas?
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Very pleased |
38% | |
It was OK, most of my choices won |
45% | |
It was terrible |
11% | |
I don't care |
6% | |
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| Jul 26, 2010 - wheat |
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How would you rate your wheat crop this year?
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Great, had a super crop |
11% | |
pretty average |
52% | |
Poor |
23% | |
Haven't finished |
14% | |
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| Jun 28, 2010 - U.S. debt |
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Are you concerned the U.S. could be in as much financial trouble as Greece and some other countries?
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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% | |
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| May 17, 2010 - Farm Bill |
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Is it a good idea to start working on the 2012 farm bill now?
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Yes, in this political & budget environment, the sooner the better |
64% | |
I don't know |
10% | |
So much can change, we should wait |
26% | |
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| Apr 19, 2010 - New Season |
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As a farmer, how would you describe Spring?
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Just another season |
0% | |
Each year, a new beginning |
46% | |
Time to get to work |
54% | |
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| Mar 29, 2010 - Wet Spring? |
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Will excess moisture delay spring field work?
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Yes, can't believe the wet winter |
64% | |
No, what excess moisture |
9% | |
Not sure yet |
27% | |
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| Mar 01, 2010 - Global Warming? |
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With the latest e-mail leaks, admissions by scientists, etc. do you believe manmade global warming exists?
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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% | |
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| Feb 17, 2010 - Social Media |
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Are you on at least one social media site (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)?
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Yes |
64% | |
No |
33% | |
Will be soon |
4% | |
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| Jan 06, 2010 - New Year's Resolutions |
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Do you make 'New Year's Resolutions?'
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Yes, always |
12% | |
No, I don't know of anyone who keeps them |
52% | |
Yes, at least it's something to shoot for |
36% | |
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| Dec 28, 2009 - Global Warming Science |
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Do the 'Climate-Gate' e-mails show that man-made global warming isn't real?
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Yes |
50% | |
No, it's all been misunderstood |
29% | |
Not sure, but it makes you wonder |
21% | |
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| Dec 03, 2009 - Turkey on the combine? |
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Will you/Did you spend Thanksgiving day harvesting?
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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% | |
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| Nov 24, 2009 - Harvest Colors |
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What are you harvesting fall crops with?
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John Deere |
46% | |
Case IH |
24% | |
AGCO |
4% | |
Massey-Ferguson |
3% | |
Gleaner |
14% | |
New Holland |
3% | |
Other |
7% | |
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| Nov 10, 2009 - Fall Harvest |
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How much of your fall crops are still in the field?
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All |
17% | |
3/4 or more |
44% | |
Half or less |
34% | |
Got it in the bin |
6% | |
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| Oct 05, 2009 - Early Freeze? |
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Do you believe an early freeze will hurt fall crops?
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No |
19% | |
Only in the northern states, we're OK |
23% | |
Yes |
58% | |
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| Jul 20, 2009 - Commodity Prices |
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Will commodity prices for wheat, corn, soybeans, etc. rebound this year?
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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% | |
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| Jun 25, 2009 - Global Warming |
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What best describes your view of global warming?
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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% | |
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| Energy Bill |
Are you ahead or behind with Spring planting?
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Ahead |
13% | |
Behind |
38% | |
About where I expected |
20% | |
Way behind |
30% | |
| May 06, 2009 - Wheat Damage |
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What condition would you consider your wheat is in?
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Excellent |
12% | |
Good |
38% | |
Average |
36% | |
Poor |
14% | |
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| Apr 22, 2009 - Vilsack |
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How would you rate the job Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack is doing so far?
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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% | |
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| Apr 06, 2009 - Crop Inputs |
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Are you having trouble acquiring crop inputs this year?
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No, there's no problem |
39% | |
Some price issues, but supply is OK |
52% | |
Yes, it's hard to find |
9% | |
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| Mar 25, 2009 - Wheat |
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Reports say the Kansas wheat crop is deteriorating. How's yours?
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Still in good shape |
18% | |
Not bad, but could use a rain |
63% | |
It's in poor condition |
20% | |
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| Mar 12, 2009 - The Economy |
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When do you think the economy will 'turn around?'
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Later this year |
12% | |
2010 |
21% | |
It will take three years or more |
67% | |
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| Feb 24, 2009 - Will she go? |
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Will Gov. Sebelius leave to join the Obama Administration?
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Yes, if she gets the chance |
91% | |
No, she wants to stay in Kansas |
9% | |
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| Feb 09, 2009 - Budget |
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Will the legislature and the governor agree on a state budget?
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Yes |
15% | |
No |
38% | |
Not until the veto session |
28% | |
It will take a veto override |
18% | |
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| Jan 27, 2009 - Crop prices |
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How high will the corn price be in '09?
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$4 |
35% | |
$5 |
21% | |
$6 |
8% | |
Lower |
31% | |
Higher |
5% | |
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| Jan 15, 2009 - New Congress |
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Will Obama have a better relationship with Congress than in the past?
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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% | |
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| Jan 06, 2009 - Agriculture Secretary |
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Was Tom Vilsack a good choice for Agriculture Secretary?
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Yes, he understands Agriculture |
34% | |
No, he'll wreck the current system |
13% | |
He'll be a mix of good and bad |
53% | |
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| Dec 17, 2008 - Obama and Trade |
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What do you think of Obama's Cabinet choices so far?
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Good |
50% | |
Bad |
0% | |
I'll tell you when he names Ag, EPA, and Interior |
50% | |
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| Nov 20, 2008 - KFB Web Survey |
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Do you think the Obama Administration will be good or bad for World Trade?
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It will be terrible, we're in trouble |
58% | |
It will be about the same |
16% | |
It will actually be better |
26% | |
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| Oct 30, 2008 - KFB Web Survey Fall Harvest |
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Has the economic downturn made it more difficult for you to get credit for your operation?
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Yes, it's much tougher |
16% | |
No, my banker is in good shape |
39% | |
It's a concern, but so far, so good |
46% | |
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| Sep 29, 2008 - KFB Web Survey Election |
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Who gave the best speech at the political conventions?
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Barack Obama |
21% | |
John McCain |
8% | |
Sarah Palin |
69% | |
Joe Biden |
1% | |
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| Sep 11, 2008 - KFB Web Survey Election |
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If you had to vote today, who would you choose for President?
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Barack Obama |
23% | |
John McCain |
65% | |
Somebody else |
6% | |
Undecided |
5% | |
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| Aug 15, 2008 - KFB Web Survey August Recess |
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Should Congress have adjourned for an August recess before passing comprehensive energy legislation?
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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% | |
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| Aug 04, 2008 - KFB Web Survey Congress & Oil |
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Do you think Congress will do anything that will substantially lower oil prices?
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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% | |
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| Jul 21, 2008 - KFB Web Survey Wheat Crop |
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How would you rate your '08 wheat crop?
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Great, up with the best ever |
12% | |
Pretty good |
44% | |
Just fair |
29% | |
Poor |
15% | |
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| Jul 02, 2008 - KFB Web Survey Oil Price |
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The price of crude oil is forecast to reach $150 a barrel. Do you think it will go that high?
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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% | |
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| Jun 06, 2008 - KFB Web Survey '08 Wheat |
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How does your wheat look?
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Great, it should be a good year |
23% | |
Pretty average |
51% | |
Not good, bad weather hurt it |
26% | |
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| Apr 22, 2008 - KFB Web Survey Planting '08 |
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K-State says USDA is wrong and that corn planting will remain high. What are your planting plans?
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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% | |
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| Apr 10, 2008 - KFB Web Survey The Election |
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Who will be the presidental nominee for the Democrats?
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Barack Obama |
69% | |
Hillary Clinton |
19% | |
Al Gore will enter late |
8% | |
Somebody else |
4% | |
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| Jan 30, 2008 - KFB Web Survey Corn Prices |
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How high will corn prices go in '08?
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$6 |
25% | |
$5.50 |
25% | |
$5 |
20% | |
Higher |
16% | |
Lower |
13% | |
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| Jan 04, 2008 - KFB Web Survey The New Year |
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Are you looking forward to 2008?
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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% | |
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| Dec 27, 2007 - KFB Web Survey The Energy Bill |
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The new energy bill mandates a six-fold increase in ethanol use. Can farmers and ranchers make that happen?
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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% | |
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| Dec 20, 2007 - Kansas Farm Bureau Web Poll '08 race |
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At this point in the campaign, who do you believe will be president of the United States?
|
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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% | |
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| Nov 27, 2007 - KFB Survey |
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With all the rain and floods through the summer in much of the state, how is your fall moisture situation?
|
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It's OK |
2% | |
It's borderline, we need some rain |
61% | |
It's dry, we're about back in a drought |
37% | |
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| Nov 14, 2007 - KFB Survey |
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Will the Senate Farm Bill be much like the House version?
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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% | |
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| Oct 30, 2007 - KFB Survey |
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Will this winter in Kansas be wet or dry?
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Wet |
43% | |
Dry |
25% | |
About average |
32% | |
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| Oct 01, 2007 - KFB Survey |
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How do your fall crops look?
|
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Awesome |
16% | |
Much better than expected, they should be pretty good |
46% | |
Pretty average |
26% | |
They are in bad shape |
12% | |
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| Jul 18, 2007 - KFB Survey |
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Do you think the message is getting through that corn prices have little affect on food prices?
|
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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% | |
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| Jul 09, 2007 - KFB Survey |
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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?
|
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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% | |
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| Jun 26, 2007 - KFB Survey |
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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?
|
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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% | |
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| Jun 01, 2007 - KFB Survey |
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Do you think the rural town of Greensburg will recover after the devastating tornado?
|
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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% | |
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| May 15, 2007 - KFB Survey |
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Is your spring planting on schedule?
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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% | |
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| May 02, 2007 - KFB Survey |
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How is your wheat?
|
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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% | |
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| Apr 16, 2007 - KFB Web Poll |
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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?
|
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Yes |
9% | |
No |
60% | |
Yes, but not in this bill |
31% | |
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| Mar 26, 2007 - KFB Web Poll |
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When was the last time you started Spring with this much moisture?
|
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5 years |
28% | |
7 years |
24% | |
10 years |
31% | |
Never had it this good |
18% | |
|
| Feb 19, 2007 - KFB Web Poll |
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What is the future of ethanol, will it be made from corn or cellulosic materials?
|
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Corn |
6% | |
Cellulosic |
15% | |
A combination of both |
68% | |
Neither, there will be another fuel |
11% | |
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| Feb 12, 2007 - KFB Web Poll |
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Do you believe Kansas is out of a drought?
|
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Yes |
19% | |
No |
62% | |
Not sure |
18% | |
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| Jan 19, 2007 - KFB Web Poll |
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How do you feel about 2007?
|
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Very positive |
23% | |
Positive |
37% | |
Not sure |
22% | |
Scares me to death |
18% | |
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| Jan 02, 2007 - KFB Web Poll |
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When will the corn price hit $4.00?
|
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Before Christmas |
10% | |
Next Spring |
34% | |
Later Next Year |
14% | |
It won't make $4 |
42% | |
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| Nov 27, 2006 - KFB Web Poll |
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Democrats had a big night November 7. How do you think it will affect Washington, D.C.?
|
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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% | |
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| Nov 08, 2006 - KFB Web Poll |
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OK, be honest. Did you vote on November 7?
|
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Yes |
81% | |
No |
6% | |
I pre-voted |
13% | |
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| Nov 07, 2006 - KFB Web Poll |
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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% | |
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| Oct 18, 2006 - KFB Web Poll |
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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% | |
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| Oct 06, 2006 - KFB Web Poll |
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Will net income from your farm be up or down this year compared to last?
|
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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% | |
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| Sep 01, 2006 - KFB Web Poll |
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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?
|
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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% | |
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| Aug 18, 2006 - KFB Web Poll |
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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?
|
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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% | |
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| Jul 21, 2006 - KFB Web Poll |
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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?
|
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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% | |
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| Jul 07, 2006 - KFB Web Poll |
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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% | |
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| Jun 28, 2006 - KFB Web Poll |
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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% | |
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| May 31, 2006 - KFB Web Poll |
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The wheat price is pretty good. How much wheat will you have this year?
|
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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% | |
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| May 08, 2006 - KFB Web Poll |
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How long will the Kansas Legislative 'Wrap-Up' Session last?
|
|
3 days |
8% | |
1 week |
14% | |
10 days |
34% | |
2 weeks or more |
44% | |
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| Apr 11, 2006 - KFB Web Poll |
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With the recent reports that corn plantings this year are expected to be down substantially, will you now reconsider planting more corn?
|
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Yes |
23% | |
No |
53% | |
I'm still thinking about it |
10% | |
I don't plant corn |
13% | |
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| Apr 04, 2006 - KFB Web Poll |
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Do you think the new farm bill will be close to the 2002 version, or will it be radically different?
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Close to 2002 |
33% | |
Radically different |
29% | |
A little of both |
24% | |
I don't know |
14% | |
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| Mar 30, 2006 - KFB Web Poll |
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Did the recent 'Spring Storm' solve your crop moisture problems?
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Yes |
4% | |
No |
21% | |
It helped, but we need more |
75% | |
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| Mar 21, 2006 - KFB Web Poll |
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With higher priced crop inputs likely in '06, do you plan to change your crop planting choices?
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Yes |
39% | |
No |
41% | |
I'll wait and see |
20% | |
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| Feb 15, 2006 - KFB Web Poll |
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Are you optimistic about 2006?
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Yes |
57% | |
No |
27% | |
Kind of so so |
16% | |
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| Sep 20, 2005 - -- KFB Web Poll -- High Fuel Cost |
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How much more are you paying for fuel and fertilizer/chemicals above last year?
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10%+ |
0% | |
20%+ |
0% | |
30%+ |
43% | |
50%+ |
43% | |
More than 100% |
13% | |
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| Aug 29, 2005 - -- KFB Web Poll -- CAFTA-DR & Energy |
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What does the passage of CAFTA-DR and the Energy Bill mean for agriculture?
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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% | |
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| Jul 29, 2005 - -- KFB Web Poll -- Energy |
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Do you think if the oil companies pay $2 billion to clean up MTBE pollution, they should be exempt from lawsuits resulting from spills?
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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% | |
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| Jul 22, 2005 - -- KFB Web Poll -- Canada Beef |
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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?
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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% | |
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| Jul 15, 2005 - -- KFB Web Poll -- Special Session |
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Are you satisfied with what the Legislature came up with to finance schools?
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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% | |
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| Jul 07, 2005 - -- KFB Web Poll -- Special Session |
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What will be the outcome of the Kansas Legislature Special Session for school finance?
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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% | |
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| Jun 21, 2005 - -- KFB Web Poll -- BSE |
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Do you think the latest BSE scare in the U.S. will further hold up Japanese Beef Trade?
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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% | |
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| Jun 15, 2005 - -- KFB Web Poll -- Wheat Crop |
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How do you think the wheat crop will be this year?
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Very good |
16% | |
It will be a so-so year |
49% | |
The crop won't be much |
35% | |
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| Jun 02, 2005 - -- KFB Web Poll -- CAFTA |
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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?
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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% | |
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| May 19, 2005 - -- KFB Web Poll -- Terror |
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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?
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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% | |
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| May 10, 2005 - -- KFB Web Poll -- Budget Cuts |
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Congress has voted for $3 billion in ag cuts over five years. How do you feel about the outcome?
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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% | |
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| Apr 18, 2005 - -- KFB Web Poll -- Ag Budget |
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Both the US House and US Senate have asked for ag cuts. What do you think will happen?
|
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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% | |
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| Mar 21, 2005 - -- KFB Web Poll -- Ag Safety |
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With a focus on farm and ag safety, How safe do you think you are on your farm?
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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% | |
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| Mar 09, 2005 - -- KFB Web Poll -- Japan Markets |
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Do you think the letter sent by some Congressional members to the Japanese Ambassador will help to open the Japan beef market?
|
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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% | |
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| Feb 25, 2005 - -- KFB Web Poll -- Ag Budget |
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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% | |
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| Feb 14, 2005 - - KFB Web Poll - Awards |
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Do you think awards like the Farm Bureau 'Golden Plow' are worthwhile to give to Congressional members?
|
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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% | |
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| Feb 07, 2005 - - KFB Web Poll - Hollywood |
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Why do you think Hollywood spends so much time on politics and issues like ethanol in their programming?
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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% | |
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| Jan 28, 2005 - - KFB Web Poll - Japan Beef Trade |
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Do you think the new U.S. Secretary of Agriculture will make a difference in opening the Japan beef market?
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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% | |
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| Jan 21, 2005 - - KFB Web Poll - Canada BSE |
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What should be the U.S. response to another BSE case in Canada?
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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% | |
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| Jan 12, 2005 - KFB Web Poll - School Finance |
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Do you think the Supreme Court Decision on School Finance will mean a large increase in taxes?
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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% | |
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| Jan 04, 2005 - KFB Web Poll - Rating 2004 |
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How would you rate the year 2004?
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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% | |
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| Dec 13, 2004 - KFB Web Poll - Kansas Senate President |
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What do you think of the election of Senator Steve Morris, R-Hugoton, as president of the Kansas Senate?
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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% | |
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| Dec 06, 2004 - KFB Web Poll - Secretary of Agriculture |
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Do you think Nebraska Governor Mike Johanns is a good choice for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture?
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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% | |
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| Dec 03, 2004 - KFB Web Poll - Secretary of Agriculture |
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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% | |
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| Nov 15, 2004 - KFB Web Poll - Soybean Rust |
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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% | |
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| Nov 10, 2004 - KFB Web Poll - 2004 Election |
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Were you surprised at the magnitude of the Bush victory?
|
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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% | |
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| Nov 03, 2004 - KFB Web Poll |
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Be honest, did you vote this year?
|
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Yes |
95% | |
No |
5% | |
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| Nov 01, 2004 - KFB Web Poll |
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Regardless of who you want to win, who do you THINK will win the presidency?
|
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George Bush |
80% | |
John Kerry |
20% | |
Ralph Nader |
0% | |
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| Oct 20, 2004 - KFB Web Poll |
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How would you rate this presidential election?
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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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