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Smart Coatings and Smart Opportunities in Antimicrobial, Automotive, and Construction Applications - A Kline FlashPoint Report
Published: November 2007
Base Year: 2007

Description
Regional Coverage: United States
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DESCRIPTION
A comprehensive analysis of the U.S. stored grain insect control market, focusing on the current situation and business opportunities for onfarm and off-farm storage facilities as well as treatment of export shipments. Questions addressed by the study include:
- Key insect targets for on-farm, off-farm, and export treatments?
- Responsibility for pesticide application by type of facility (employee, pest management operator, farm operator, and other)?
- Major chemical and non-chemical treatment methods?
- Frequency of treatment, product sales, and market share for various products?
- What needs are not currently being met?
Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction Executive Summary Market Overview Numbers, types, and location of storage facilities Organizational structure of off-farm facilities Decision making for pesticide use Responsibility for pesticide application by type of facility Key variables that affect insect control in stored grain Incidence of key insects by crop, and keys to control Cultural practices and non-chemical control methods for insect control Managing insects using chemical control applications – On-farm treatment methods – Off-farm treatment methods – Export treatment methods Chemicals, rates, and prices for on-farm and off-farm applications Chemical sales by grain type Developmental/emerging products/technologies On-Farm Insecticide Market Brand sales and market shares Active ingredients and volumes used Sales by supplier and brand		Off-Farm Insecticide Market Brand sales and market shares Active ingredients and volumes used Sales by supplier and brand Leading storage facilities and capacities Applicators and applicator methods Export Grain Treatment Market Leading export facilities and volumes Applicators and applicator methods Brand sales and market shares Sales by supplier and brand Rice Key pest treated Brand sales and market shares Active ingredients and volumes used Sales by supplier and brand Outlook and Futureview Forecast

Scope
The study will focus specifically on the use of chemical controls for stored grain insect control for on-farm storage, off-farm storage, and export shipments of grain, reporting on wheat, corn, and soybeans, with a review of rice.
This report will provide an independent appraisal of the current market for stored grain insect control, the chemical market size, current and future control options, and unmet insect control needs.
Key Benefits
The report will serve as an excellent resource for manufacturers and marketers of stored grain insect control products or those looking to enter this market.

Specifically, this report assists subscribers by:
- Brand shares for products used in stored grain insect control
- The current market size and structure
- Usage patterns for the on-farm, off-farm, and export shipment market segments
- Chemical versus non-chemical pest control methods
- Emerging products and technologies
Forecasts in the report will be generated with Kline's FutureView Scenario Forecasting Model. With the enhanced forecasts, subscribers can see how adjustments in the assumptions behind the forecasts can bring about different outcomes.
Methodology
Kline is unmatched in our ability to gather hard-to-get market and competitive intelligence with a high degree of confidence. Kline's approach places the principal emphasis on primary research techniques to ensure that the foundation of business intelligence and insight is accurate, current, and reliable.
During the course of field research, Kline's professional staff of industry experts will conduct in-depth discussions and personal interviews with a wide range of knowledgeable industry participants and opinion leaders, including grain storage operators, grain exporting companies, consultants, trade associations, and chemical distributors. Kline will also conduct a separate survey for on-farm grain storage operators to gather detailed information about this market. This study will include approximately 200 structured interviews with end users.
Primary research will represent the bulk of our research efforts. This approach has proven to be the most effective and reliable approach to obtaining accurate market data, capturing expert insights, and identifying business opportunities.
In addition, this analysis will be supplemented by secondary research drawn from the review of USDA data, suppliers' product literature and price lists, recent trade and technical literature; and Internet sources.