Smart Tech Survey: More Decision-Making Tools, Advanced Automation Are Wanted

Crop protection suppliers continue investing in new products to improve yields, maintaining innovation momentum well into the future.

The fertilizer markets are poised for renewed growth during the upcoming growing season, say experts.

Ag retailers can expect steady markets in 2026, with flat spending overall but select growth in fertilizers, crop protection, corn seed, and drones.

Learn how cutting-edge research, genetics, and biologicals are transforming seed technology — and what it means for tomorrow’s farmers.

The fertilizer category is focused on the future of crop production as the global population keeps growing.

As the changes tied to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) take hold, crop protection suppliers are planning how to deal with these for this year’s growing season.

Overall, ag retailers are expecting the majority of categories to see sales flatness for 2025, with only a few segments seeing increases of more than 40%.

The fight against weed resistance continues to ramp up as crop protection companies double up on their R&D efforts.

Our annual survey provides a detailed look the product categories retailers plan to invest in this year.

Seed choice remains the most important choice growers will make heading into the 2024 planting season.

Following back-and-forth supply and pricing issues the past few years, fertilizer experts predict 2024 will be “more normal.”

High fertilizer prices and tight supply in 2022 didn’t crush profits after all for ag retailers. But will this continue on into 2023?

Ag retailers will continue adjusting to tough logistics and a challenging labor environment for the upcoming crop protection season.

Procuring the desired seed and optimizing its value are more important than ever in today’s challenging market.

How do things look for the various crop inputs and equipment segments as the 2023 growing season rolls around? Our ninth annual survey provides insight.

Abundant trait choices notwithstanding, the outlook for seed is somewhat muted going to 2021, according to the nation’s top retailers. 

If crop nutrients follow their usage/sales pattern of the past few seasons, 2021 should end up being an “up” year.

The seventh annual Buying Intention survey provides insight into where dealerships are planning to spend their money in 2021.