Seed Production Market in the United States

• Publication date: March 2012
• Report size: 29 pages

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Cropping up: Ethanol mandates will strengthen demand for genetically modified seeds

Seed Production

Cropping up

The Seed Production market has performed strongly in the past five years, despite recessionary conditions. Shortages of key commodities like wheat and cotton drove the price of these crops up and increased the world's reliance on US farmers. Also federal mandates for ethanol have driven demand for GM corn seeds. The market will continue to perform well during the next five years, though the threat of organic farming will create some roadblocks.

This market primarily produces seeds for crops, including grains, oilseeds, vegetables and fruit, flowers and miscellaneous crops. Large agricultural industry players participate in the market through their supply of genetically modified (GM) seeds.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the market including the key sensitivities and success factors. The report also provides a 5 year market forecasts and growth ratio (CAGR). The last part of the report includes data and information related to the competitive landscape. Key industry players are profiled along with a market share analysis. .

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS INDUSTRY
Industry Definition
Main Activities
Similar Market
Additional Resources

INDUSTRY AT A GLANCE

8. INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Executive Summary
Key External Drivers
Current Performance
Industry Outlook
Industry Life Cycle

PRODUCTS & MARKETS
Supply Chain
Products & Services
Market Dynamics
Major Industries
International Trade
Business Locations

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Market Share Concentration
Key Success Factors
Cost Analysis Benchmarks
Competitive Landscape
Barriers to Entry
Industry Globalization

MAJOR COMPANIES

OPERATING CONDITIONS
Capital Intensity
Technology & Systems
Revenue Volatility
Regulation & Policy
Industry Support

2. KEY MARKET DATA
Industry Data
Annual Change
Key Ratios

JARGON & GLOSSARY

MAJOR COMPANIES

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