Agricultural Production-Crops

Agricultural Production-Crops (SIC 100) spans growers of grains, oilseeds, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and specialty crops, supplying food processors, consumer brands, feed manufacturers, and export markets that demand consistent quality and traceable origin. Core activities include seed selection, precision planting, irrigation, pest and disease management, harvest logistics, and post-harvest storage or primary processing. Producers sell to commodity buyers, grocery supply chains, ethanol plants, and increasingly to organic and regenerative programs seeking verified sustainability. The sector faces weather volatility, water scarcity, input cost swings, phytosanitary compliance, USDA and EPA oversight, and growing state-level restrictions on chemicals and labor. In 2024-2025, farms are adopting AI-driven yield modeling, satellite and drone scouting, autonomous equipment, biological crop protection, and carbon-smart practices to meet retailer ESG targets and secure premiums. Rising geopolitical tensions and freight bottlenecks keep export risk elevated. For the latest operator disclosures, pricing commentary, and risk factors, view live SEC filings on Earnings Feed.

Source: Earnings Feed research · last fetched 11/23/2025