The plant input supply industry is composed of many diverse segments and companies that supply farmers with seed, nutrients, pesticides, machinery, capital, labor, and many other inputs. We explore the impact of the major forces driving change using examples from different segments and companies of the industry. Click here to read the entire article.
Kent Olson (kdolson@umn.edu) is Professor, Department of Applied Economics, University of Minnesota,St. Paul, Minnesota. Michael R. Rahm (mike.rahm@mosaicco.com) is Vice President, Market and Strategic Analysis, The Mosaic Company, Plymouth, Minnesota. Michael Swanson (Michael.J.Swanson@wellsfargo.com) is Vice President and Agricultural Economist, Wells Fargo, Minneapolis, Minnesota.