Establishments primarily engaged in performing services on crops, subsequent to their harvest, with the intent of preparing them for market or further processing. Establishments primarily engaged in buying farm products for resale to other than the general public for household consumption and which also prepare them for market or further processing are classified in Wholesale Trade. Establishments primarily engaged in stemming and redrying tobacco are classified in Manufacturing, Industry 2141.
The NAICS 0723 industry, focusing on Crop Preparation Services for Market, Except Cotton Ginning, is currently witnessing several notable qualitative trends. One significant trend is the increasing adoption of advanced technologies such as AI, machine learning, and IoT to enhance operational efficiency and reduce waste. Automation and precision agriculture techniques are becoming more prevalent, enabling better yield forecasting and improved crop quality.
Another trend is the rising consumer demand for organic and sustainably produced crops, prompting service providers to implement eco-friendly practices. This includes the use of less harmful chemicals, water-saving irrigation systems, and sustainable packaging solutions. Furthermore, there is a growing emphasis on traceability and transparency in the supply chain, which is driving investments in blockchain technology to ensure that end consumers can track the journey of their crops from farm to table.
Looking forward, the industry is expected to experience continued growth due to increasing global food demand and the expansion of export markets. Service providers will likely focus more on integrating sustainable practices to align with stricter environmental regulations and meet consumer preferences. Collaborative partnerships between agri-tech companies and crop preparation services are also anticipated to rise, fostering innovation and the development of new solutions to improve crop quality and market readiness.
Bean cleaning
Corn shelling
Cotton seed delinting
Drying of corn, rice, hay, fruits, and vegetables
Flax decorticating and retting
Fruit precooling, not in connection with transportation
Fruit vacuum cooling
Grain cleaning
Grain fumigation
Grain grinding, custom
Moss ginning
Nut hulling and shelling
Packaging fresh or farm dried fruits and vegetables
Peanut shelling, custom
Potato curing
Seed cleaning
Sorting, grading, and packing of fruits and vegetables
Sweet potato curing
Tobacco grading
Vegetable precooling, not in connection with transportation
Vegetable vacuum cooling
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