Smart producers keep micro and macro changes in their mind’s eye because it allows them to remain competitive. More flexibility is needed moving forward, says Richard Brock, president of Brock Associates, a commodity marketing service that identified 10 emerging themes in agriculture in a recent report. “One of our megatrends, possibly understated, is the rapid adoption and impact of automation technology,” Brock notes.
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