Agricultural Economics, Department of
Nebraska Rural Poll
Traditionally, rural Nebraskans have not had a strong voice in state policy decisions. The Nebraska Rural Poll gathers the aggregated voice of rural Nebraskans and relays its findings to state lawmakers, ensuring the rural voice is heard. The goal of the Nebraska Rural Poll is to give local and state leaders a better understanding of the issues, challenges and concerns of Nebraska's rural citizens. The Rural Poll is an annual effort that focuses on such issues as community, government policy, well-being and work.
Core questions are included every year; over time these core questions will provide insight about trends and changes occurring in rural Nebraska. In addition, each year rural citizens and government officials form an advisory committee that identifies key issues or topics to include in the survey. Poll findings are distributed to member of the Nebraska Legislature, staff members of the state's congressional delegation, and other state and local leaders to facilitate their decision making.
2025
Research Report: Confidence in Institutions, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Mary Emery, Katelyn Larson, Bradley D. Lubben, L. J. McElravy, and Rebecca J. Vogt
Research Report: Insights into Community, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Mary Emery, Katelyn Larson, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Rebecca J. Vogt
2024
Research Report: Economy and Trade Policy, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Mary Emery, Katelyn Larson, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyers, and Rebecca J. Vogt
Research Report: Artificial Intelligence, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Mary Emery, Katelyn Larson, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Rebecca J. Vogt
Research Report: Civil Discourse, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Mary Emery, Katelyn Larson, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Rebecca J. Vogt
Research Report: Housing, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Mary Emery, Katelyn Larson, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Rebecca J. Vogt
Research Report: Well-being, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Mary Emery, Katelyn Larson, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, and Rebecca J. Vogt
2023
Community Well-Being and Civil Discourse in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley D. Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz
Perceptions of Childcare in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley D. Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz
Perceptions of the Farm Bill Among Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley D. Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz
Perceptions of Well-Being and the Economy in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley D. Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz
2022
Community Well-Being and Leadership in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2022 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, Steven A. Schulz, and Amanda Tupper
Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans’ Opinions about Water, Climate, and Energy: 2022 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, Steven A. Schulz, and Amanda Tupper
Perceptions of the Economy and Employment in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2022 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, Steven A. Schulz, and Amanda Tupper
Views of Well-Being in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2022 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, Steven A. Schulz, and Amanda Tupper
2021
Impacts of the Pandemic for Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans [Research Brief], Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz
Impacts of the Pandemic in Metropolitan Nebraska: 2021 Nebraska Metro Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz
Impacts of the Pandemic in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2021 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz
Life in Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Nebraskan Communities [Research Brief], Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz
Life in Metropolitan Nebraskan Communities: 2021 Nebraska Metro Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz
Life in Nonmetropolitan Nebraskan Communities: 2021 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz
Trust in Media, Institutions and Health Information for Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans [Research Brief], Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz
Trust in Media, Institutions, and Health Information in Metropolitan Nebraska: 2021 Nebraska Metro Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz
Trust in Media, Institutions and Health Information in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2021 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz
Well-being in Metropolitan Nebraska: 2021 Nebraska Metro Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz
Well-being in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2021 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz
Well-being of Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans [Research Brief], Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz
2020
Nebraska State and Federal Tax Issues: Opinions of Rural Nebraskans, John C. Allen, Sam Cordes, Amy M. Smith, Matt Spilker, and Amber Hamilton
Exploring the Nebraska Rural Poll, 2020, Rebecca Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L.J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, Steve Schulz, and Jason L. Weigle
Resilience in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Capacity to Overcome Disasters and Hardships, 2020 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca Vogt, Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel, Brad Lubben, L.J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, Steve Schulz, and Jason L. Weigle
Perceptions of Production and Animal Agriculture in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2020 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, Steven A. Schulz, and Jason L. Weigle
Well-being in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 25 Years of Trends, 2020 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, Steven A. Schulz, and Jason L. Weigle
Severe Weather in Nebraska: Impacts on Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans. 2020 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, Steve Schulz, and Jason L. Weigle
2019
Perceptions of Higher Education in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Research Report 19‐4, Rebecca Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Jason L. Weigle
Community Involvement and Leadership in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Rural Poll Research Report 19-1, Rebecca Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Jason L. Weigle
Perceptions of Immigration among Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans: Nebraska Rural Poll Research Report 19-2, Rebecca Vogt, Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Jason L. Weigle
Trends in Well-being in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Nebraska Rural Poll Research Report 19-3, Rebecca Vogt, Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, Timothy Meyer, and Jason L. Weigle
2018
Individual and Community Quality of Life in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Nebraska Rural Poll Research Report 18-3, Rebecca Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph Cantrell, Brad Lubben, Larry J. McElravy Jr., and Timothy Meyer
Economic Development in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Internet Use, Nature-Based Tourism, Federal Tax Policy and Workforce Development: 2018 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, and Timothy Meyer
Social Issues in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Perceptions of Social Stigma and Drug and Alcohol Abuse: 2018 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, and Timothy Meyer
2017
Media, Institutions and Voting: Perceptions of Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans: 2017 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, and Timothy Meyer
Perceptions of Agriculture and the Economy in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2017 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, L.J. McElravy, and Timothy Meyer
Shopping for Food in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2017 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, L.J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Vanessa Wielenga
Individual and Community Well-Being in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2017 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, and T. L. Meyer
2016
Broadband and Mobile Internet Services in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2016 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, and L. J. McElravy
Community Satisfaction and Marketing in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2016 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, and L. J. McElravy
Housing in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Perceptions of Supply and Condition: 2016 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, and L. J. McElravy
Perceptions of Well-being in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2016 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, and L. J. McElravy
Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans’ Perceptions of Local Schools: 2016 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, L.J. McElravy, and Jeanne Lorraine Surface
2015
Engagement in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Civic and Political Participation and Views of Community Leadership: 2015 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, and L. J. McElravy
Higher Education: Opinions and Participation among Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans: 2015 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, and L. J. McElravy
Optimism in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Perceptions of Well-being, 2015 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, and L. J. McElravy
Perspectives on Community Life in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2015 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, and L. J. McElravy
Climate and Energy: Opinions of Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans 2015 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, and Tonya Haigh
2014
Earning a Living in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2014 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, and Bradley Lubben
Life in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Perceptions of Well-being, 2014 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, and Bradley Lubben
Perceptions of Crime and Safety in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2014 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, and Bradley Lubben
Successful Communities: What is Desired and What is Present in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska, 2014 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, and Bradley Lubben
2013
Community and Individual Well-being in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2013 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, and Bradley Lubben
Health Care Reform: Perceptions of Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans, 2013 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, and Bradley Lubben
Water and Climate: Perceptions of Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans: 2013 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, and Bradley Lubben
Funding Public Services: Opinions of Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans, 2013 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, and Eric Thompson
2012
Community Well-Being in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska 2012 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, and Bradley Lubben
Natural Resources in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Use and Priorities: 2012 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, and Bradley Lubben
Business and Wealth Transfer in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska 2012 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, Odee Ingersoll, and Shawn Kaskie
Quality of Life in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Perceptions of Well-Being and Church Life: 2012 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, and Philip Schwadel
2011
Community Life in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Current Perceptions and Future Strategies: 2011 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley D. Lubben, and Connie Reimers-Hild
Quality of Life in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2011 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley D. Lubben, and Connie Reimers-Hild
The Digital Age: Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans’ Use of Technology: 2011 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley D. Lubben, and Connie Reimers-Hild
Animal Welfare: Perceptions of Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans: 2011 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, and Connie Reimers-Hild
2010
Life in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Perceptions of Well-Being and Acts of Care Giving, Rebecca J. Vogt
Living and Shopping in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska, Rebecca J. Vogt
Views on Agriculture, Energy and Food in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska, Rebecca J. Vogt
2009
Adapting to the Current Economic Climate in Non-Metropolitan Nebraska, Rebecca J. Vogt
Effects of Recent Television Signal Changes on Rural Nebraskans, Rebecca J. Vogt
Satisfaction with Community Life in Non-Metropolitan Nebraska, Rebecca J. Vogt
Well-Being in Non-Metropolitan Nebraska: Perceptions of the Present and Views of the Future, Rebecca J. Vogt
Working in Non–Metropolitan Nebraska, Rebecca J. Vogt
2008
Energy Use and Concerns of Rural Nebraskans, Rebecca J. Vogt
Global Climate Change: Opinions and Perceptions of Rural Nebraskans, Rebecca J. Vogt
Perceptions of Well-being and Personal Finance Among Rural Nebraskans, Rebecca J. Vogt
Television Signal Changes and Rural Nebraskans, Rebecca J. Vogt
Views of Community Life in Rural Nebraska, Rebecca J. Vogt
2007
Perceptions of Individual and Community Well-Being Among Rural Nebraskans, Rebecca J. Vogt
Rural Nebraskans and Health Care in Retirement, Rebecca J. Vogt
Rural Nebraskans and Retirement Income, Rebecca J. Vogt
Rural Nebraskans Working in Retirement, Rebecca J. Vogt
Where Do Rural Nebraskans Plan to Retire?, Rebecca J. Vogt
2006
Making a Living in Rural Nebraska, Rebecca J. Vogt
Newcomers in Nebraska’s Rural Communities, Rebecca J. Vogt
Perceptions of Latin American Immigration Among Rural Nebraskans, Rebecca J. Vogt
Perceptions of Well-Being Among Rural Nebraskans, Rebecca J. Vogt
Views of Life in Nebraska’s Rural Communities, Rebecca J. Vogt
2005
Community Life and Housing in Rural Nebraska, Rebecca J. Vogt
Rural Nebraska: Looking Back at a Decade of Change and Progress, Rebecca J. Vogt
Rural Nebraskans’ Support for Alternative Energy Sources, Rebecca J. Vogt
Well-Being in Rural Nebraska, Rebecca J. Vogt
2004
Access and Affordability: Rural Nebraskans’ View of Health Care, Rebecca J. Vogt
Living and Serving in Rural Nebraska, Rebecca J. Vogt
Nebraska’s Water: Perceptions and Priorities, Rebecca J. Vogt