BOSR often works with researchers to gather data from agricultural producers. Knowing more about producers helps inform policies to better support and protect producers, who can in turn continue to grow food to feed us. Although much of Nebraska is cropland, it is difficult to hear from producers about their attitudes and experiences. BOSR has years of experience surveying farmers and ranchers, including access to sample frames that can be filtered to match researchers’ population of study and knowledge of the best time and modes to reach producers. Below are featured partnerships surveying producers.
"The services offered by BOSR are second to none. I have worked with them on multiple projects and I am fortunate that UNL has this facility that I can rely on. Special thanks to Minshuai Ding and Amanda Ganshert for working with me."
Simanti Banerjee, UNL Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics
Nebraska Women in Agriculture Survey
2024
Partner: Women in Agriculture Program, UNL
Population studied: Nebraska women farmers and ranchers
Methods Completed: Web/mail survey
BOSR contributions: Questionnaire design, methodology development, sample design and purchase, incentive distribution, data collection, project management, data entry and processing
Outcome: Results will help researchers understand the experiences of women involved in agricultural operations in Nebraska.
The Role of Information and Attitude Towards Information in Pre-Harvest Grain Marketing
2024
Partner: Iyore Eronmwon, UNL Graduate Student
Population studied: American farmers
Methods Completed: Mailed recruitment materials
BOSR contributions: Questionnaire consultation, incentive distribution, mailed recruitment management, project management
Outcome: These findings will be used to provide insight into factors that determine attitudes toward information influencing risk management strategy in pre-harvest grain marketing settings.
Grazing, Soil Health and Conservation Program Survey
2024
Partner: Faizul Kabir, UNL Graduate Student
Population studied: Ranchers in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Montana
Methods Completed: Web/mail survey, telephone reminder calls
BOSR contributions: Questionnaire design, methodology development, data collection, project management, data entry and processing
Outcome: Research will inform how to best provide ranchers with relevant information to improve yields and profits, while helping the environment and conservation efforts.
Motivations for Operational Level Decisions: A Nebraska Producer Survey
2022
Partner: Simanti Banerjee, UNL Faculty
Population studied: Nebraska farmers
Methods Completed: Web/mail survey
BOSR contributions: Questionnaire design, methodology development, data collection, project management, data entry and processing, data weighting
Outcome: Results will help researchers provide agricultural operators with information to help improve crop yields and profits.
Precision Nitrogen Management Project
2024
Partner: Guillermo Raul Balboa, UNL Faculty
Population studied: Nebraska farmers who previously participated in research through On-Farm Research Network
Methods Completed: Mail survey
BOSR contributions: Questionnaire design, methodology development, incentive distribution, data collection, project management, data entry and processing
Outcome: Researchers learned about Nebraska farmers’ perceptions, level of adoption, and barriers to adopting digital agriculture technology in their farming practices. The results of the survey will help to establish priorities in future digital agricultural research and extension programs to benefit farmers, crop advisors, and stakeholders in Nebraska.
Survey of Safety Practices and Priorities on a Farm/Ranch
2021
Partner: Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS-CASH) on behalf of UNMC
Population studied: Midwestern farmers
Methods Completed: Mail survey
BOSR contributions: Questionnaire design, methodology development, data collection, project management, data entry and processing, data weighting
Outcome: The results of this survey aim to help the Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health find the cause of farm/ranch-related injuries and the best ways to prevent them.