UI Extension seeks participants for custom rates survey
University of Idaho news release
MOSCOW, Idaho – University of Idaho Extension agricultural economist Brett Wilder is seeking farmers to participate in a survey to help him update the Idaho Custom Rates Guide, which summarizes rates farmers pay for custom work.
Payment rates in the guide will be updated based on survey responses from custom operators, farmers who performed custom work and farmers who have hired custom work.
Farmers use the data to determine if what they are paying or charging for custom work is in line with local rates.
The survey includes 10 slots for respondents to list the custom operations they use. In addition to information on pricing, respondents must also specify the county in which they operate and whether or not they farm with irrigation.
“This information has been really commonly requested by industry,” Wilder said.
The previous survey was conducted in 2019. Wilder attempted to update the survey in 2023 but didn’t receive enough responses. His goal for the 2025 survey is to receive responses from 5 to 10 producers within every Idaho county.
Those who complete the survey may elect to be entered into a raffle for two $50 Amazon gift cards.
Surveys should be returned by Feb. 28.
Participants who wish to receive a copy of the finished report should list their email address following the survey’s final question. For more information, contact Wilder at (208) 885-0263 or bwilder@uidaho.edu.
Still can't find what you are looking for? Find by topic:
- Achievement Award (YF&R)
- Actions Alerts
- Advocacy
- Ag Ambassadors
- American Farm Bureau
- American Farm Bureau Policy Book
- Archive Photos
- Articles
- Board of Directors
- Calendar - State/District
- Calendar - County
- Capitol Reflections
- Collegiate Chapters
- Committee Application Form
- Commodities
- Convention Annual
- County Presidents & Board Information
- County Resource Page
- Delegate Form
- Discount Programs
- Discussion Meet
- Discussion Meet - High School
- Education Programs
- Events
- Excellence Award (YF&R)
- Expense Voucher
- Flickr
- Gem State Producer
- High School Discussion Meet
- High School Speech Contest
- Hope in Idaho Ag
- House of Delegates Credentials Form
- IFBF Board of Directors
- IFBF Policy Book
- IFBF Staff
- Insurance
- Issue Advisory
- Legislative Action Program
- Legislative Issues
- Library
- MAC Trailer
- Magazines
- Map My Benefits
- Member Benefits
- Member Discount
- Membership Application
- Mental Health Resources
- Mission Statement
- Moving Agriculture to the Classroom
- Newsletter Sign up
- News Releases
- News Room
- Open Range Law
- Podcast
- Policy Book American Farm Bureau
- Policy Book IFBF
- Postcard Order
- Promotion & Education
- Range - Open Range Law
- Quarterly
- Registration for Events
- Scholarship Application
- School Trailer
- Social Media
- Speech Contest
- Staff IFBF
- Ticket Sales Portal
- Videos
- What is IFBF
- Young Farmers & Ranchers Program
- Youtube
Thank You to Our Partners