What Do Farmers Think of Grower Programs?
September 11, 2020 by Mike Weddel

It is now common practice for Crop Protection and Seed companies to offer rewards programs designed to encourage farmers to purchase multiple products from their company. But what do farmers think of these…

Product Knowledge for Crop Protection Retailers – How Important Is It?
August 14, 2020 by Mike Weddel

How much do retailers need to know about a crop protection product to feel comfortable recommending it to their farm customers? Will they recommend a product based on its reputation, or do they need to know its…

US Farmers Answering Surveys…Why Do They Do It?
July 11, 2020 by Mike Weddel

Busy, busy, busy. That seems to be the mantra today among nearly anyone you speak to and farmers are no different. Yet, amidst their daily chores, farmers will take the time to answer a survey. Why?

Canadian Farmers Answering Surveys…Why Do They Do It?
July 10, 2020 by Mike Weddel

Busy, busy, busy. That seems to be the mantra today among nearly anyone you speak to and farmers are no different. Yet, amidst their daily chores, farmers will take the time to answer a survey. Why?

What Motivates Ag Retailers to Recommend Certain Crop Protection Products – Profit Or Performance?
June 26, 2020 by Mike Weddel

Most farmers rely on their local retailer to help them choose the right crop protection products for their farm. But farmers sometimes wonder: “Is my retailer recommending the best product for me, or the most…

Do Company Perceptions Matter in the Seed Business?
June 15, 2020 by Mike Weddel

We all know that product performance, especially consistently high yields year-after-year, is the most important driver of success in the Seed business. But what about farmer perceptions of the seed company…