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Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Can organic & GMO crops co-exist?” It’s clear everyone has their own opinion on this topic. And it’s important that farmers are able to voice their opinions and farm the way they see fit. Many pollers believe that organic and GMO crops can live harmoniously on the same or neighboring farms. But cross pollination … Read More

Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What features of MyNewHolland.com do you like?” It’s been just over a month since the launch of New Holland North America’s MyNewHolland.com, an online destination for all things New Holland and open to all farmers. The ability to keep up with equipment inventory seems to be a highlight for those who have taken advantage … Read More

Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What is the best way to market to millennials? “ I think we all could have guessed that marketing online to millennials is used most often. Digital forms of media are easily in our grasp with smartphones, tablets and computers. However, I was surprised that radio beat TV. Our poll results: Online – 52% … Read More

Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Is climate change impacting agriculture?” Typically our ZimmPoll’s don’t have a landslide winner like this one. It is clear the majority of those who took this week’s poll believe that climate change has a strong impact on agriculture. To read more about the climate change assessment released by the White House last week, check … Read More

Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What is the MOST important part of sustainability?” The environment is the number one thing on pollers mind when it comes to sustainability. The economy came in with a close second. Those resources and are utilized daily when it comes to agriculture. What are you doing to make them more sustainable? Our poll results: … Read More

Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Is corn planting underway in your area?” I don’t believe I’m overstating when I say we are all seeing a late spring. After an unusually cold winter, it’s not surprising that it lingered longer then welcome. Our poll held true to this with few in the full swing of planting. Most have just started … Read More

Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What’s your favorite use for Easter eggs?” Deviled eggs is a clear winner in last week’s ZimmPoll. Personally, it is my favorite way to eat boiled eggs too. This Easter I was reminded of my husband’s family tradition of egg tapping. Each person takes a dyed boiled egg and taps the pointed end of … Read More

Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Has spring sprung for you yet?” It looks like many across the nation are still shoveling snow. Good thing Easter weekend looks warmer for most. Here in Missouri the Dogwoods are in full bloom and the grass is getting greener by the day. Our poll results: Still snow on the ground – 27% Still … Read More

Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What’s the largest percentage of your 2014 marketing budget?” It looks like the old faithful form of print marketing tops this week’s ZimmPoll. But what is interesting is that rest of the choices were almost evenly spread across the board, with the newer trends of social media and digital marketing right up there with … Read More

Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Do you think farm movies can help the public image of agriculture?” It looks like the majority polled believe these farm movies can play a positive role in improving the agricultural industries image. Getting people to theaters to watch them might be tricky, but the old fashioned word-of-mouth advertising could be the ticket. I, … Read More