Summary Reports

• 2011: Climate Change, Conservation, Agricultural Drainage, Internet Use by Farmers, Balancing Budgets, What's in a Name

• 2010: Community Life and Neighboring, Changes in Perceptions over Time, Population Loss, Agritourism, Access to Commerce and Services

• 2009: Next Generation of Farmers, Farm Policy and Commodity Production, Mixed Livestock and Grain Farming, Farming and Food Systems in Rural Communities, Value-Added Agriculture, Targeted Conservation, Nutrient Removal Wetlands, Personal and Financial Well-Being

• 2008: Quality of Life, Population Changes in Rural Communities, The Next Generation of Farmers, Farming and the Bioeconomy, Rented Land, Conservation Reserve Program

• 2007: Bioeconomy, Ethanol, Grain Storage and Transportation, Alternative Energy Investment, Information Sources, Land Use, Farm Plans, Satisfaction with Farming

• 2006: Impact of Energy Costs, Alternative Energy Use, Energy related Issues, Quality of Life, Financial Conditions, Community and Neighborhood, Livestock Issues, Internet Usage, General Social Issues

• 2005: 2007 Farm Bill, Farmland Prices, Role of Incentives in Environmental Practices, Economic Development, Methamphetamine, Extension, Information Sources, Innovative Farming Technology, Farm Succession

• 2004: Health Insurance, Future of Farming, Tax Policy, Water Quality, Philanthropy

• 2003: Community Well-being, Community Services, Community Quality of Life, State Economic Development, Biotechnology, Family Financial Conditions

• 2002: Farm Management Practices, Nitrogen Use, Manure Use, Livestock Issues, Quality of Life, Financial Conditions, Rural Issues, Ethics and Behavior, Farm Goals, Reasons for Success

• 2001: 2002 Farm Bill, Community Development, Economic Development, Threats to Rural Iowa, Alternative Energy, Transgenic Crops, Land Use, Extension

• 2000: Biotechnology, Food Safety and Health, Transgenic Hybrids, Community Services, Recreation and Leisure, Minority and Immigration Issues, Wildlife, Quality of Life, Financial Conditions in Farming, Alternative Livestock Choices

• 1999: Farm Plans, Stress, Risk Perception, Family Living Changes, Community Satisfaction, Economic Outlook, Prospects for the 21st Century, Government Regulations, Local Food Systems

• 1998: Information Technology, Economic Development, State and National Issues, Precision Farming, Quality of Life, Livestock Issues, Manure Management

• 1997: Risk Perception and Management, Health and Food Safety, On-farm Accidents, Well-being, Stress, Quality of Life, New Technology, Off-farm Employment

• 1996: Future Farm Plans, Satisfaction with Farming, Community Life and Neighboring, Quality of Life, Financial Conditions, Extension, Water Quality

• 1995: Role of Government in Agriculture, Agricultural Research, On-farm Computer Use, Farm Safety, Livestock, Manure Issues, Land Ownership, Farm Plans

• 1994: 1995 Farm Bill, Agricultural Policy, CRP, Farm Management, Sustainable Agriculture, Quality of Life, Stress, Financial Management, Community Satisfaction

• 1993: Future of Agriculture, Economic Issues in Agriculture, Use of Marketing Information, Community Issues and Economic Development, Threats to Rural America, Ethics, Environmental Views, Soil Quality

• 1992: Woodland Protection, Home Safety and Heating, Farm Management, State Land Ownership Laws

• 1991: Future Farm Plans, Satisfaction with Farming, Contracts, University Research Assessment, Biotechnology, Nitrogen Use and Pollution, Livestock Facilities, Quality of Life, Farm Financial Conditions

• 1990: Farming Outlook, Quality of Life, Community Service Availability, Community Life, Animal Wildlife and Protection, Farm Values, Sustainable Agriculture, Financial and Economic Outlook, Self-reliance

• 1989: Ag Policy, International Trade Policy, Farm Management, Chemical Use, Water Pollution, Health and Safety Concerns, Information Sources, Stress, Off-farm Employment, Government Program Participation

• 1988: Economic Development, Conservation Practices, Rural Development, Use of Marketing Tools, Farm Financial Conditions, Quality of Life, Land Ownership, Conservation Reserve Program

• 1987: Agricultural Policy, International Trade Policy, Biotechnology, ISU Linkages, Conservation Tillage, Risk Management, Contract Farming

• 1986: 1985 Farm Bill, Land Laws, Future Farm Plans, Farm Economic Conditions, Quality of Life, Rural Problems and Support, Stress

• 1985: (Fall) Global Competition and Commodity Prices, Rural Development, Farm Management, Co-op Membership and Use

• 1985: (Spring) Foreclosures, Tax Laws, Economic Development, Off-farm Employment, Cost of Living, Quality of Life, Health Care

• 1984: (Fall) Debt Restructuring, Land Policy, Tax Policy, 1985 Farm Bill, Role of Government, New Technology, Financial Conditions in Farming, Satisfaction with Farming, Future Farming Plans

• 1984: (Spring) Agricultural Policy and Trade, Farm Exports, Future of Farming, Role of Government, Community Life, Research Priorities

• 1983: (Fall) Agricultural Policy Issues, Conservation Tillage, Water Issues, Future Directions, Agricultural Teaching, Cooperative Extension Service

• 1983: (Spring) Agricultural Policy Issues, Community Services and Facilities, Future Farm Plans, Purchasing Intentions for 1983, Agricultural Programs

• 1982: Agricultural Price Policy, Current Agricultural Issues, Coming Changes, The Future of Agriculture, Rural Living, A Profile of Iowa Farm Operators