Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) D R A F T May rd 00 Brent A. Sarchet Former Graduate Student Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics University of Wyoming Laramie, Wyoming 8070 Siân Mooney* John P. Hewlett* Assistant Professor Farm/Ranch Extension Specialist Department of Agricultural Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics and Applied Economics University of Wyoming University of Wyoming Laramie, Wyoming 8070 Laramie, Wyoming 8070 Phone: 07-766-89 Phone: 07-766-66 E-mail: smooney@uwyo.edu E-mail: hewlett@uwyo.edu *contact authors For a full description of the project see Sarchet, B. 00. Pilot Survey and Analysis and Wyoming Cattle Producers. Unpublished Plan B paper. Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics. University of Wyoming.
Acknowledgements We would like to express our appreciation to Paul Lowham of Jackson Wyoming for funding this study through the Paul Lowham Endowment. Additional funding was provided by the University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station for funding this study. All errors and omissions are the authors. Additional copies of this report, Brent Sarchet s complete thesis, and details of the 00 Cattle Producer Survey efforts may be found at: http://agecon.uwyo.edu/wylivestock i Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
Background and justification During 00, the department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at the University of Wyoming conducted a small pilot survey of 00 cattle producers within Wyoming. The purpose of the survey was to identify and examine cattle industry trends and cattle production practices within the State as well as the attitudes, and perceptions of Wyoming s beef cattle producers toward emerging industry trends and potential new production practices. This pilot study forms the foundation for a larger, comprehensive survey of Wyoming cattle producers that will be conducted in 00. Events such as the recent drought and changes in agricultural markets and national policies have had significant impacts on the way Wyoming farmers and ranchers conduct their businesses. Significant market changes include: consumer demand for organic goods, which rose throughout the 990 s by more than 0 percent, consumers increased concern towards food safety, their health, lifestyles and values, e-coli bacteria and Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) threats within the food supply, development of rural land into residential areas as well as drought and environmental concerns. Wyoming agricultural producers are challenged by this changing industry. Ranchers must be competitive to remain profitable and there are many possible production changes that ranchers could adopt to improve their profitability, for example: producing organic beef; feeding different feed sources; changing the timing of the calving season or diversifying the existing operation among others. The production changes ranchers are willing to adopt depends in part Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
on their attitudes, perceptions, structural factors, and the economic potential of new practices in comparison to existing practices. Ranchers are likely to adopt new practices or change the management of existing enterprises if they are confident that these changes will increase the profitability and long term economic sustainability of their business. Variability in the size of individual operations, management ability and other factors will influence the ability of ranchers to change their management. New enterprises that could be profitable for some ranchers might not be profitable for others. Survey Methods Four hundred Wyoming cattle producers were randomly selected by the National Agricultural Statistics Survey in Cheyenne. Each of these producers were sent a survey by mail that asked questions about their general ranch description; their production and marketing practices and their demographic information. Two hundred and seventy two surveys were sent to producers that had less than 00 cattle, 0 surveys were sent to producers with between 00 and,000 cattle and the remaining surveys were sent to producers with more than,000 cattle. Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
Summary of Survey results Part A. General Ranch Description - The first part of this survey asks questions about your operation. Each farm/ranch has its own unique characteristics and production practices. We want to know the characteristics and production practices that are used on your operation.. What is your mailing zip code? Laramie, Wheatland, Douglas, Sheridan (cities with the most survey responses).. How many years of experience do you have raising beef cattle? Ave. 6 years.. How much land in your ranch fits into the following categories, and is the land owned or leased? Percent Percent Types of Land AUMs Acres Owned Leased Pastureland, Rangeland 7 08 89% 98% Harvested Grain Cropland 0 7 8% % Irrigated & Sub Irrigated Hay 780 8% 69% Dry Land Hay 0 86 88% 99% Other (specify) 0 709 96% 7% Forest Service 07 BLM 77 State Lands 9 7. What percentage of your total farm income comes from each type of ranch enterprise/practice? Percent Percent Percent Percent 7% Back- 8% 7% % Cow/Calf Feedlot Dairy grounding Cow- 7% 0% Replacement 8% % Club-calves Horses Yearling Heifers Purebred Other (specify) 7% Commercial 8% Stockers % Sheep 0% Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
. What breed(s) of cattle do you raise and/or feed? (please mark all that apply) Angus % Angus-cross 0% Hereford % Other (specify) % Percentages do not total to 00% as respondents checked more than category, and the question was not answered about % of the time. 6. What percentage of calving occurs during each month? (should total 00%) Percent Percent Percent Percent Jan. % % % April July Oct. Feb. 7% 0% 0% May Aug. Nov. March % % June Sept. Dec. 7. What percentage of weaning occurs during each month? (should total 00%) Percent Percent Percent Percent Jan. % 0% April July Oct. Feb. May Aug. 8% Nov. March 90% June Sept. 80% Dec. 88% 8% 00% 8. Which herd management techniques do you practice each year (check all that apply)? Practice Practice Vaccinate (rank) Animal ID System 8 (rank) Deworm (rank) Body Condition Scoring (rank) Insect Control (rank) Pregnancy Check 6 (rank) Implant 9 (rank) Breeding Soundness Exam (rank) Dehorn (rank) Artificial Insemination 0 (rank) Castrate (rank) Veterinarian Consultation 7 (rank) Other (specify) (rank) Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
9. In a typical year what percentage of the total farm and ranch expenses are due to the following? Expenses Percent Expenses Percent Livestock Purchased % Veterinarian/Health Supplies 6% Alfalfa, Hay % Labor-hired/Contract labor 0% Grain (corn, barley, oats) % Diesel, Gasoline, Natural Gas Fuels 7% Feed Concentrates 8% Interest Expense % Salt & Mineral % Professional Services % Fertilizer, Chemicals, Seeds 9% Machinery Repair Services % Other (specify).6% Other (specify) 0. In a typical year how many of the following workers does this operation employ and in which months? (please include both paid and non-paid employees) Family Number Circle the Months Employed (most indicated months in bold) Employed Full-Time % Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Part-Time % Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Seasonal % Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Non- Number Circle the Months Employed (most indicated months in bold) Family Employed Full-Time % Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Part-Time % Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Seasonal % Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
. How much of the following feed sources come from on-farm, how much from off-farm, and how long do you feed them in a typical year? On-Farm Off-Farm Date Generally Date Generally Feed Sources Sources Sources Start Feeding Finish Feeding Grass Hay, Other Hay (tons) 89 6 Nov (mode) May (mode) Alfalfa (tons) 8 9 January (mode) May (mode) Protein Supplement (pounds) 800,98 January April (mode) Concentrates (pounds) Grain (bushels) Circle all grain type(s) Other (specify) 87 corn, barley oats, wheat 7,0 corn, barley oats, wheat (mode) January (mode) October (mode) December (mode) May (mode). Please indicate the peak number of livestock owned, and the months they were on feed other than pasture grass during the year. Classes Owned # Months Owned # Months on Feed (hay, alfalfa, grain) Bred Cows 6 Steer Calves 8 9 Heifer Calves 77 9 Replacement Heifers 60 6 Retained Yearlings Fattened Cows 0 0 Herd Bulls 7 6 Other (specify). What percentage of cattle are sold using the following methods? Methods Percent Methods Percent Sale Barn 9% Futures & Options % Video Auction % Internet % Private Sale % Other (specify) % Forward Cash Contracts % 6 Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
. What percentage of cattle are purchased using the following methods? Methods Percent Methods Percent Sale Barn 9% Futures & Options Video Auction Internet Private Sale 60% Other (specify) Forward Cash Contracts. What are the typical sale weights/maintenance weights of the cattle on your operation, and what date do you typically sell them? Classes Weights (lbs) Date Typically Sold Stocker Steer Calves 88 September Stocker Heifer Calves September Retained Steer Calves 9 September Retained Heifer Calves 76 November Replacement Heifers 7 August Bred Cows 06 November Fattened Cows 7 August Herd Bulls 790 August 6. What are your plans for the intergenerational succession of your operation? (check all that apply) Trust 9% Partnership Tenancy in Common % % Life Estate 9% (ave ) Joint Tenancy 0% Corporation Other (describe) Community Property Bequest of Land 6% % 7 Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
A total of 00 surveys were mailed. Of the 00 surveys, were returned with a response rate of 6%. Responses, 6% Non Responses, 6% Figure. Survey Response Rate Question. What is your zip code? Table B. Zip Code Frequencies of Responses to the Question (total responses = ) Zip Code City Frequency 8070 Laramie 80 Wheatland 86 Douglas 880 Sheridan 8 Powell 860 Casper 879 Sundance 80 Afton 8 Lusk 80 Basin 8 Fort Washakie 876 Gillette 88 Clearmont (Note: zip codes of only those with or more frequencies) 8 Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
Question. How many years of experience do you have raising beef cattle? Years Average 6 Max 7 Min Standard Deviation 6. # of Responses 08 0 0 to 9 0 to 9 0 Frequency 0 to 9 0 to 9 0 to 9 0 60 to 69 0 to 9 70 to 80 0 Years of Experience Groupings Figure. Years of Experience Raising Beef Cattle 9 Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
Question. What percentage of your total farm income comes from each type of ranch enterprise/practice? Cow/Calf Backgrounding Feedlot Dairy Cow- Yearling Clubcalves Replacement Heifers Average 7 8 7 7 0 8 (%) Max (%) 00 0 96 00 0 00 Min (%) 0 0 Standard 6 9 Deviation # of Responses 8 7 Horses Purebred Commer Stockers Sheep Other cial Average 7 8 0 (%) Max (%) 0 00 00 00 0 Min (%) 0 6 Standard 8 8 9 8 Deviation # of Responses 7 6 70 7 to 00 60 0 Percent 0 0 0 0 to 7 0 to 0 to 9 0 Income Groupings Figure a. Percent of Income from Cow/Calf Production 0 Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
70 7 to 00 60 0 Percent 0 0 0 to 7 0 0 to 0 0 to 9 Income Groupings Figure b. Percent of Income from Cow-Yearling Production 90 0 to 80 70 60 Percent 0 0 0 0 0 to 9 0 to 7 0 Income Groupings 7 to 00 Figure c. Percent of Income from Horse Production Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
Question 6. What percentage of calving occurs during each month? 0 0 Percent 0 0 0 0 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Figure a. Average Percent of Calving Occurring in Each Month 90 80 70 60 Frequency 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Figure b. Number of Respondents Calving in Each Month Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
Question 8. Which herd management techniques do you practice each year? (check all that apply) Table. Number of Respondents Who Indicated Using the Following Practices Practice Number of Responses Rank Vaccinate 0 Animal ID System 8 Deworm 6 Body Condition Scoring 7 Insect Control 7 Pregnancy Check 6 6 Implant 0 9 Breeding Soundness Exam 8 Dehorn 6 Artificial Insemination 9 0 Castrate 96 Veterinarian Consultation 7 Other Question 9. In a typical year what percentage of the total farm and ranch expenses are due to the following? Table. Descriptive Statistics of Question Results Livestock Purchased Veterinari an/ Health Supplies Alfalfa, Hay Expenses Labor-hired/ Contract Grain Average 6 0 7 Max 90 70 80 70 Min 0 0 0 0 0 0 Standard Deviation # of Responses 6 0 0 8 6 8 8 8 79 Feed Concentrates Interest Salt/ Mineral Professional Services Fertilizer, Chemicals, Seeds Average 8 9 Diesel, Gas Machiner y Repair Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
Max 60 0 0 0 0 Min 0 0 0 0 0 Standard 6 8 0 Deviation # of Responses 6 8 7 7 Other Average.6 Max 60 Min 0 Standard 8.96 Deviation # of Responses Question 0. In a typical year how many of the following workers does this operation employ and in which months? (Please include both paid and non-paid employees) Family Seasonal % Family Part-Time % Family Full-Time % Figure. Additional Family Labor Employed (total of 89 responses) Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
. 0. 0 9. Number 9 8. 8 7. 7 6. Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Figure 6a. Number of Respondents Who Employ Family Full-Time in Each Month of the Year 0 Number 0 0 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Figure 6b. Number of Respondents Who Employ Family Part-Time in Each Month of the Year Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
9 8 7 6 Number 0 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Figure 6c. Number of Respondents Who Employ Family Seasonal in Each Month of the Year Non-Family Seasonal % Non-Family Full-Time % Non-Family Part-Time % Figure 7. Non-family Labor Employed (total of 7 responses) 6 Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
0 8 6 Number 0 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Figure 8a. Number of Respondents Who Employ Non-Family Full-Time in Each Month of the Year 0 8 6 Number 0 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Figure 8b. Number of Respondents Who Employ Non-Family Part-Time in Each Month of the Year 7 Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
9 8 7 6 Number 0 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Figure 8c. Number of Respondents Who Employ Non-Family Seasonal in Each Month of the Year 8 Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
Question. How much of the following feed sources come from on-farm, how much from off-farm, and how long do you feed them in a typical year? Table Descriptive Statistics of On-Farm and Off-Farm Feed Sources. On-Farm Feed Sources Grass Hay, Alfalfa (tons) Other Hay (tons) (lbs) Protein Supplement Concentrates (lbs) Average 89 8 800 87 Max 6 000 0,000 00 Min 0 0 Standard 0 669 70 00 Deviation # of Responses 6 Grass Hay, Other Hay (tons) Off-Farm Feed Sources Alfalfa (tons) Protein Supplement (lbs) Concentrates (lbs) Average 6 9,98 7,0 Max 00 660,000 7,000 Min 0 800 Standard 60 06 0,09,7 Deviation # of Responses 8 8 8 9 Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
Question. Please indicate the peak number of livestock owned, and the months they are on feed, other than pasture grass, during a typical year. 00 Retained Yearlings 80 60 0 Bred Cows Number of Cattle 0 00 80 60 0 0 Steer Calves Heifer Calves Replacement Heifers Fattened/Cull Cows Herd Bulls 0 Cattle Classification Figure 9. Average Number of Cattle Owned Table. Descriptive Statistics of Number of Cattle Owned in each Classification Bred Cows (#) Steer Calves (#) Heifer Calves (#) Replacement Heifers (#) Retained Yearlings (#) Fattened/Cull Cows (#) Herd Bulls (#) Average 8 77 60 88 0 7 Max 60 60 60 000 700 80 Min 7 Standard Deviation # of Responses 7 8 6 0 7 8 9 0 6 68 0 Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
Table 6. Descriptive Statistics of the Number of Months on Feed Bred Cows Ave 6 Max Min Standard Deviation # of Responses 70 Steer Calves Ave Max Min Standard Deviation # of Responses 6 Heifer Calves Ave Max Min Standard Deviation # of Responses Replacement Heifers Ave 6 Max Min Standard Deviation # of Responses 7 Retained Yearlings Ave Max 6 Min Standard Deviation # of Responses 9 Fattened/Cull Cows Ave Max 6 Min Standard Deviation # of Responses Herd Bulls Ave 6 Max 9 Min Standard Deviation # of Responses Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
Table 6 (continued) Other Ave Max 8 Min Standard Deviation # of Responses 8 Question. What percent of cattle are sold using the following methods? Private Sale % Forward Cash Contracts % Other % Internet % Video Auction % Futures & Options % Sale Barn 9% Figure 0. Percent of Respondents Indicated Method of Sale of Cattle (total response of 9) Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
Question. What percent of cattle are purchased using the following methods? Other % Forward Cash Contracts 0% Sale Barn 9% Private Sale 60% Futures & Options 0% Video Auction 0% Internet 0% Figure. Percent of the Respondents Indicated Method of Purchase of Cattle (total response of 09) Question. What are the typical sale weights/maintenance weights of the cattle on your operation, and what date do you typically sell them? Table 7. Weights of Cattle and Month Typically Sold. Steer Calves Weight (lbs) Ave 88 Max 00 Min 0 Standard Deviation.8 # of Responses 8 Month Sold (Mode) October Heifer Calves (lbs) Ave Max 00 Min 00 Standard Deviation 0. # of Responses 79 Month Sold (Mode) October Retained Steer Calves (lbs) Ave 9 Max 00 Min 00 Standard Deviation 99.6 Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
Table 7 (continued) # of Responses Month Sold (Mode) December Retained Heifer Calves (lbs) Ave 76 Max 00 Min 0 Standard Deviation.7 # of Responses Month Sold (Mode) November Replacement Heifers (lbs) Ave 7 Max 00 Min 00 Standard Deviation. # of Responses Month Sold (Mode) October Bred Cows (lbs) Ave 06 Max 0 Min 000 Standard Deviation.6 # of Responses Month Sold (Mode) December Fattened/Cull Cows (lbs) Ave 7 Max 800 Min 00 Standard Deviation.9 # of Responses Month Sold (Mode) November Herd Bulls (lbs) Ave 790 Max 00 Min 60 Standard Deviation. # of Responses 0 Month Sold (Mode) October Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
Question 6. What are your plans for the intergenerational succession of your operation? (check all that apply) Corporation % Other 9% Trust 9% Joint Tenancy 0% Bequest of Land 6% Community Property 0% Life Estate 9% Tenancy in Common % Partnership % Figure. Percent of Respondents Intergenerational Succession Plans (total response of 9) Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
Part B. Other Production and Marketing Practices - The following questions are designed to understand your opinions about a number of different practices. We want to know if you have considered the following. 7. Have you considered or are you currently doing any of the following practices? (mark all that apply) Currently Have Have Not Will Practice Doing Considered Considered Not Do Organic Beef (USDA Certified) % 6% 8% % Grass Fed Beef 7% 7% % % Direct Customer Marketing % 8% 6% % Joining a Beef Cooperative % 8% 9% 0% Cattle Identification System 0% % 7% 9% Changing Calving Season % % 6% 8% Starting an Additional Enterprise % 0% % % Selling Recreation 9% % 6% % (fishing, hunting, camping, etc.) Other (describe) 8. Please circle the answer that best indicates your response to the following statements about future changes and/or trends that may occur in the beef industry. Strongly Strongly Disagree - Agree Questions () () (Percent of Responses for each number) A government mandated cattle identification system is needed. (Total Response of 0) (.8) (8.8) (.7) (.9) (.9) Government restrictions on the use of antibiotics, growth implants, and vaccinations are necessary. (Total Response of 0) Beef consumption will increase in the future. (Total Response of 07) Beef Consumers are willing to pay a price premium for organic, grass fed, and origin identified beef. (Total Response of 0) A drought contingency plan is important for beef producers in Wyoming. (Total Response of 08) BSE will have a big impact on the meat industry in the future. (.) (0) () (.8) (.) (.8) (0.9) (6.) (8.) (9.7) (8.) () (8.6) 6 Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00) (0) (0.9) (.) (7.6) (9.) (.) (.) (7.8) (7.8) (8.8) (6.) ()
(Total Response of 07) High petroleum prices will impact the beef industry in the future. (Total Response of 07) Climate change will impact the beef industry in the future. (Total Response of 06) Brucellosis will have a big impact on the beef industry in the future. (Total Response of 07) I need to consider alternative enterprises to stay in business. (Total Response of 0) I need to learn more about marketing alternatives to stay in business. (Total Response of 00) I need to learn more about alternative production practices for my current enterprise to stay in business. (Total Response of 00) I need to learn about alternative risk management strategies. (Total Response of 00) High interest rates in the future will affect the way I do business. (Total Response of 0) Government subsidies to ranchers/farmers will be eliminated in the future. (Total Response of 00) Livestock grazing on federal land will be reduced or eliminated in the future. (Total Response of 0) The cattle market and the price of cattle will remain strong in the future. (Total Response of 0) (Note: percentages may not sum to 00% due to rounding) (0.9) (.9) (.8) (7.6) (6) () () (.8) (7) (8.7) (0) (0.9) (.) () (.) (6) () () (.) () (.6) (.) () (7.) (.6) (.7) (8) (6) (0) () (8) (6.) () (.6) (.) (0) (9.) (9) (6) () (6) (6) (9.8) (9.8) (.8) (7.) (8.7) (.9) () (8) () (7.9) () (.6) (.8) 7 Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
Question 7. Have you considered or are you currently doing any of the following practices? (Mark all that apply) Will Not Do % Currently Doing % Have Considered 6% Have Not Considered 8% Figure a. Organic Beef (total response of 7) Will Not Do % Currently Doing 7% Have Not Considered % Have Considered 7% Figure b. Grass Fed Beef (total response of 78) 8 Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
Will Not Do % Currently Doing % Have Not Considered 6% Have Considered 8% Figure c. Direct Customer Marketing (total response of 7) Will Not Do 0% Currently Doing % Have Considered 8% Have Not Considered 9% Figure d. Joining a Beef Cooperative (total response of 6) 9 Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
Have Not Considered 7% Will Not Do 9% Currently Doing 0% Have Considered % Figure e. ID System (total response of 6) Will Not Do 8% Currently Doing % Have Not Considered 6% Have Considered % Figure f. Changing Calving Season (total response of 68) 0 Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
Will Not Do % Currently Doing % Have Not Considered % Have Considered 0% Figure g. Starting an Additional Enterprise (total response of 6) Will Not Do % Currently Doing 9% Have Not Considered 6% Have Considered % Figure h. Selling Recreation (total response of 7) Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
Question 8. Please circle the answer that best indicates your response to the following statements about future changes and/or trends that may occur in the beef industry. Strongly Strongly Disagree - Agree Questions () () (Percent of Responses for each number) (.8) (8.8) (.7) (.9) (.9) A government mandated cattle identification system is needed. (Total Response of 0) Government restrictions on the use of antibiotics, growth implants, and vaccinations are necessary. (Total Response of 0) Beef consumption will increase in the future. (Total Response of 07) Beef Consumers are willing to pay a price premium for organic, grass fed, and origin identified beef. (Total Response of 0) Table 8. (continued) Beef Consumers are willing to pay a price premium for organic, grass fed, and origin identified beef. (Total Number of Responses = 0) A drought contingency plan is important for beef producers in Wyoming. (Total Number of Responses = 08) BSE will have a big impact on the meat industry in the future. (Total Number of Responses = 07) High petroleum prices will impact the beef industry in the future. (Total Number of Responses = 07) Climate change will impact the beef industry in the future. (Total Number of Responses = 06) Brucellosis will have a big impact on the beef industry in the future. (Total Number of Responses = 07) I need to consider alternative enterprises to stay in business. (Total Number of Responses = 0) I need to learn more about marketing alternatives to stay in business. (Total Number of Responses = 00) (.) (0) () (.) (.8) (0.9) (6.) (8.) (9.7) (8.) () (8.6) Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00) () (.8) (0) (0.9) (.9) (.8) (7.6) (6) (0.9) (0.9) (.) (0.9) (.) () (.) (6) (9.7) (7.6) (9.) () (7.) (.6) (.7) (8) (8.6) (.) (.) (.6) (.) (0) (9.) (9) (7.8) (7.8) (8.8) (8.8) (6.) () (.8) (7.) (8.7) (.9) ()
I need to learn more about alternative production practices for my current enterprise to stay in business. (Total Number of Responses = 00) I need to learn about alternative risk management strategies. (Total Number of Responses = 00) High interest rates in the future will affect the way I do business. (Total Number of Responses = 0) Government subsidies to ranchers/farmers will be eliminated in the future. (Total Number of Responses = 00) Livestock grazing on federal land will be reduced or eliminated in the future. (Total Number of Responses = 0) The cattle market and the price of cattle will remain strong in the future. (Total Number of Responses = 0) () () (.8) (7) (8.7) (Note: percentages may not sum to 00% due to rounding) (0) () () (.) () (.6) (.) (6) (0) () (8) (6.) () (6) () (6) (6) (9.8) (9.8) (8) () (7.9) () (.6) (.8) Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
Part C. Demographic Information - For the final part of the survey we would like to ask some questions about you. These questions help to ensure that our sample survey is representative of the population. All the information you provide is completely confidential. 9. Please indicate the (primary operator s) gender. Male 87% Female % 0. How many years have you lived in Wyoming? 8 years.. Please indicate your current age (primary operator): - 0.9% -9.9% -9.% 6-69.9% - 9.7% 0-6% 60-6 7.% 70 or older 0.%. Please circle/write-in the responses below to indicate your level of formal education. Number of years completed Degree Obtained High School,,, over (ave ) GED, H.S. Diploma Vocational College Other,,,,, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0, over 0 (ave ),,,,, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0, over 0 (ave ),,,,, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0, over 0 (ave 6) Describe: A.A., B.S., M.S., PhD Other (list): Describe:. Do you have access to the internet? (please mark all that apply) No Access 9% Home Access % Work Access % Local School % Other (specify) %. Are you and/or your spouse employed off farm? Please indicate the percentage of your total household income that is from off farm employment and whether this employment is full-time or part- time. Full-Time Percent Part-Time Percent You 7% % Spouse 9% %. Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
Producer input is crucial to interpreting the data from this survey. Would you be willing to be contacted by the University of Wyoming Department of Agriculture and Applied Economics? To verify the findings of the survey. If so, USDA-NASS will provide them your name and contact information when you sign and date below. Thank You. Signature 0.% No, 9.6% Yes Date 6. Are there any other comments or suggestions you would like to share with us for this survey? (please write your comments below) Question 9. Please indicate the (primary operator s) gender. Female % Male 87% Figure. Gender of Respondents (total response of 7) Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
Question 0. How many years have you lived in Wyoming? Table 9. Descriptive Statistics of the number of years the beef cattle producers have lived in Wyoming. Years Average 8 Max 99 Min Standard Deviation 0. # of Responses Question. Please indicate your current age (primary operator): Table 0. Frequencies of responses in each age group. (total responses = ) Percent - 0.9-9.7-9.9 0-6 -9. 60-6 7. 6-69.9 70 or older 0. Question. Please circle/write-in the responses below to indicate your level of formal education. Table. Frequencies of respondent s education level and average number of years completed for each. Frequencies Average Number of Years Completed High School 9 Vocational 9 College Other 6 6 Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)
Question. Do you have access to the internet? (Please mark all that apply) Work Access % Local School Access % Other % No Access 9% Home Access % Figure. Percent of Respondents Access to the Internet (total response of ) Question. Contact Signature (Yes or No) Yes, 9.60% No, 0.0% Figure 6. Respondents Permission to be Contacted with Signature (signature = Yes or no signature = No) 7 Pilot Survey & Analysis of Wyoming Cattle Production (00) DRAFT Report (May, 00)