Farmers identified several top issues impacting their operations in a survey conducted by Case IH, including: new government mandates and regulations, availability and price of land for expansion, and stability of global financial markets. For impacts over the next year, new government mandates and regulations was ranked as the most impactful issue by nearly 30% of respondents. Over the next five years, this issue remained the top concern according to 33% of farmers. The survey found that farmers anticipate growth in their operations in the coming years and look to equipment dealers, financial advisors, and agronomists for guidance on key business decisions.