8 Insights On Farmer Seed Purchase Behavior

The forecast for the remainder of April could hold a few more surprises.

Ag retail’s footprint in seed sales has grown over the past four years.

Kansas typically accounts for 25% of the nation's winter wheat production, but ongoing drought is weighing on overall crop conditions. Farmers are now facing the possibility of increased abandonment this year.

As the market balances its focus between increased planting progress and the reality of saturated soils and more chances of rain and snow in the northern tier of states, commodity prices could sway planting decisions.