2026 State of the Vegetable Industry Survey Report Snapshots
The annual State of the Vegetable Industry survey report draws on responses from growers, suppliers, researchers, Extension specialists, and other industry stakeholders to explore the forces shaping those decisions. We received more than 500 responses to this year’s survey. Together, the findings offer a snapshot of where the vegetable industry stands today — and where it may be headed next. We highlighted results and provided analysis on everything from crop trends, investment areas, weather risks, smart tech adoption, and more here over the last six weeks. We also created some cool infographics to illustrate your feedback. Scroll through the slideshow below to recap some of the most telling infographics from this year’s survey.
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Your Top Challenges
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Labor Pains
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Production Risks
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Profitability
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Established Crops to Grow With
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Most Widely Grown Crops
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Crops on the Rise
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Crops on the Decrease
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Comparing Crop Prices
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Results on Input Prices
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Investment Growth Areas
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Industry Allies' Take on Investment Trends
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Powdery Mildew Impacts
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Weather Risks on the Rise
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Ranking Weather Risks
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How You're Responding to Weather Risks
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Smart Tech Tools List
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Smart Tech Adoption Rates
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Smart Tech Barriers to Entry
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Your Top Challenges
Labor Pains
Production Risks
Profitability
Established Crops to Grow With
Most Widely Grown Crops
Crops on the Rise
Crops on the Decrease
Comparing Crop Prices
Results on Input Prices
Investment Growth Areas
Industry Allies' Take on Investment Trends
Powdery Mildew Impacts
Weather Risks on the Rise
Ranking Weather Risks
How You're Responding to Weather Risks
Smart Tech Tools List
Smart Tech Adoption Rates
Smart Tech Barriers to Entry
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