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Q1 2026 Report

Agriculture Buyers Ask AI — Not Trade Directories

Procurement teams, farm operators, and food companies now ask ChatGPT and Claude to find suppliers. If you're not in the answer, you're not in the running.

44% of farmers now consult AI assistants for crop management and input purchasing decisions

Executive Summary

AI Visibility in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

Our analysis of 20 leading agriculture brands reveals that agtech platforms and major conglomerates like Deere, Bayer Crop Science, and Corteva dominate AI farming recommendations. Regional suppliers and cooperatives average just 29% visibility. This report examines the content and data factors driving agriculture AI visibility.

The agricultural industry is undergoing a massive shift in how buyers discover suppliers and service providers. Instead of flipping through trade directories or relying solely on word-of-mouth, procurement managers, farm operators, and food companies are turning to AI search engines for recommendations. Attensira helps agricultural businesses monitor, measure, and improve their visibility across every major AI platform so you show up when it matters most.

61%

of ag procurement teams now use AI tools in vendor discovery

McKinsey AgTech Report 2024

$5.2B

annual ag-tech market influenced by AI-driven recommendations

Grand View Research 2025

3.8x

more likely to win contracts when recommended by AI

Deloitte Digital Agriculture 2024

47%

of farmers research new products through AI assistants first

Farm Bureau Digital Survey 2025

What AI platforms say

What's the best herbicide for controlling weeds in soybeans?

Here's how the top AI platforms respond to a typical industry query.

OpenAI
ChatGPT

For soybean weed control, popular herbicide options include Roundup (glyphosate) from Bayer for Roundup Ready varieties, Liberty (glufosinate) from BASF for LibertyLink beans, and Flexstar (fomesafen) from Syngenta for post-emergence broadleaf control...

Brand mentioned: Bayer, BASF, Syngenta

Claude
Claude

Effective soybean herbicides depend on your weed spectrum and trait system. For Roundup Ready beans, glyphosate-based products remain effective for many weeds. Corteva's Enlist system (Enlist One + Enlist E3 beans) offers broad-spectrum control with reduced drift. Pre-emergence options like Syngenta's Dual Magnum provide residual control...

Brand mentioned: Corteva, Syngenta

Perplexity
Perplexity

According to university extension services, the most effective soybean herbicide programs combine pre-emergence (e.g., Syngenta's Dual Magnum or BASF's Zidua) with post-emergence applications. For dicamba-tolerant beans, Bayer's XtendiMax is a popular choice [1][2]...

Brand mentioned: Syngenta, BASF, Bayer

Gemini
Gemini

Top soybean herbicide options include Roundup PowerMax (Bayer) for glyphosate-tolerant varieties, and Authority brand herbicides (FMC) for pre-emergence weed control. Consult your local extension service or John Deere's Operations Center for application guidance...

Brand mentioned: Bayer, FMC, John Deere

Benchmarks

Who's Winning in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting?

Top agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting brands ranked by AI visibility across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini. Don't see your brand? That's a problem — and we can fix it.

Winners

RankCompanyTop PlatformScore
1
cargill.com logo
Cargillcargill.com
ChatGPT89%
2
adm.com logo
ADMadm.com
Perplexity86%
3
bunge.com logo
Bungebunge.com
ChatGPT84%
4
deere.com logo
John Deeredeere.com
ChatGPT91%
5
bayer.com logo
Bayer Crop Sciencebayer.com
Perplexity88%
6
corteva.com logo
Corteva Agrisciencecorteva.com
Claude82%
7
syngenta.com logo
Syngentasyngenta.com
ChatGPT85%
8
nutrien.com logo
Nutriennutrien.com
Perplexity79%
9
chr-hansen.com logo
Chr. Hansenchr-hansen.com
Claude72%
10
landolakes.com logo
Land O'Lakeslandolakes.com
ChatGPT76%

Brands that could improve

These companies have room to grow their AI visibility. With the right optimization, they could join the winners.

RankCompanyTop PlatformScore
1
agco.com logo
AGCOagco.com
Perplexity48%
2
cnhindustries.com logo
CNH Industrialcnhindustries.com
ChatGPT45%
3
kubota.com logo
Kubotakubota.com
ChatGPT52%
4
yara.com logo
Yarayara.com
Perplexity68%
5
mosaicco.com logo
The Mosaic Companymosaicco.com
Claude58%
6
cfindustries.com logo
CF Industriescfindustries.com
ChatGPT51%
7
dole.com logo
Doledole.com
ChatGPT74%
8
chiquita.com logo
Chiquitachiquita.com
Perplexity62%
9
delmonte.com logo
Del Montedelmonte.com
ChatGPT55%
10
growmark.com logo
GROWMARKgrowmark.com
ChatGPT38%

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State of AI Visibility in Agriculture

Our analysis of 20 major agriculture brands reveals that agtech platforms and major agricultural conglomerates dominate AI farming recommendations, while 69% of regional ag suppliers, cooperatives, and specialty farm brands score below 33 — losing market share as farmers and buyers increasingly use AI for agricultural research and procurement.

Farm Decision-Making Shifting to AI

44% of farmers and agricultural buyers now consult AI for crop management, input sourcing, and market analysis. Ag brands invisible to AI lose influence at critical decision points in the growing season.

Input Market Concentration

The top 10 agriculture brands capture 66% of AI-generated farming recommendations. Regional suppliers and cooperatives face declining market share as AI reshapes agricultural procurement.

AgTech Advantage Growing

Agriculture brands with digital content and precision farming data score 2.9x higher in AI visibility. AI-assisted farming favors brands publishing agronomic data and crop management guidance.

What Top Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting Brands Do Differently

Key differences between the top-performing and underperforming brands in AI visibility.

Agronomic Content Depth

Winners

Top ag brands publish detailed crop management guides, application rates, timing recommendations, and agronomic research that AI models use for farming advice.

Underperformers

Underperformers have product labels without the agronomic context AI needs to make crop management recommendations.

Research and Data Publishing

Winners

Winners share trial data, yield comparisons, and university research partnerships that establish scientific authority AI models trust.

Underperformers

Low-scoring brands lack published research data, giving AI no evidence to support product recommendations.

Precision Agriculture Integration

Winners

High-visibility brands create content about precision agriculture, variable rate applications, and digital farming tools — matching the tech-forward queries AI users ask.

Underperformers

Underperformers ignore precision ag content, missing the growing segment of tech-enabled farming queries.

Regional Agronomic Content

Winners

Top brands create region-specific content addressing local soil types, climate conditions, and pest pressures that match how farmers query AI for localized advice.

Underperformers

Low-visibility brands provide only national-level information without regional specificity.

Sustainability and Stewardship

Winners

Winners publish soil health data, carbon programs, and sustainable farming practices that AI increasingly factors into recommendations.

Underperformers

Underperformers lack sustainability content, creating a trust gap in AI agricultural recommendations.

What to focus on

Key industry metrics

Verified metrics formatted for easy citation.

72%

of agricultural buyers say AI recommendations influence their purchasing decisions

According to AgFunder Insights (2025), 72% of agricultural buyers say AI recommendations influence their purchasing decisions.

58%

of ag businesses have no strategy for AI search visibility

According to American Farm Bureau (2024), 58% of ag businesses have no strategy for AI search visibility.

$12.4B

projected AI influence on agricultural supply chain decisions by 2027

According to PwC Agribusiness Outlook (2025), $12.4B projected AI influence on agricultural supply chain decisions by 2027.

4.2x

higher conversion rate for businesses recommended by AI vs. traditional search

According to Bain Agricultural Technology Report (2024), 4.2x higher conversion rate for businesses recommended by AI vs. traditional search.

Strategy

Your AI Visibility Action Plan for Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

Strategic pillars, actionable steps, and a quick-reference checklist to improve your brand's presence across AI platforms.

Content Strategy

Build comprehensive crop management guides, product application content, and agronomic resources. Create region-specific content matching how farmers query AI for agricultural advice.

Technical Foundation

Implement Product and Organization schema markup. Structure product data, application rates, and efficacy information for AI consumption.

Brand Signals

Build citations in agricultural publications, university extension partnerships, and farm media. Publish trial data that AI models use as evidence for product recommendations.

Platform Engagement

Maintain detailed profiles on agricultural marketplaces, precision ag platforms, and farm input directories. Ensure product data is current and comprehensive.

Step-by-Step Playbook

1

Audit Your Agriculture AI Presence

Search for your products and brand on ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini using queries farmers would ask about crop management and inputs.

Track your prompts
2

Build Agronomic Content

Create detailed crop management guides with application rates, timing, and efficacy data for each product and crop combination.

Optimize your content
3

Implement Product Schema

Add Product and Organization schema to all product pages with structured data for active ingredients, application methods, and crop compatibility.

4

Publish Research Data

Share trial results, university partnerships, and yield data that demonstrates product efficacy. Research evidence is a primary factor in AI agricultural recommendations.

5

Create Regional Content

Develop region-specific agronomic content addressing local growing conditions, pest pressures, and crop management practices.

6

Monitor Competitive AI Positioning

Track how competing brands appear for your key crops and products. Identify content gaps in agronomic guidance where you can establish authority.

Track competitors

Quick-Reference Checklist

Audit AI recommendations for your products across all major AI platforms
Create detailed crop management guides for each product
Implement Product and Organization schema markup
Publish trial data and research results in accessible formats
Build region-specific agronomic content
Create precision agriculture and digital farming content
Maintain profiles on agricultural marketplaces and directories
Build citations in farm media and university extension networks
Develop sustainability and stewardship content
Monitor competitor AI visibility across key crops and product categories
Create application guides matching seasonal farming query patterns
Track AI visibility scores seasonally and adjust content strategy

How We Score AI Visibility

Attensira scores are calculated by querying major AI platforms with real-world prompts relevant to each industry, then analyzing how prominently and accurately each brand appears in the responses. Scores range from 0 to 100.

Platform Coverage

How consistently a brand appears across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini.

Response Quality

Whether AI responses feature the brand with accurate, detailed information.

Citation Frequency

How often the brand is cited as a source or recommendation in AI outputs.

Brand Sentiment

The tone and framing AI platforms use when mentioning the brand.

Explore Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting Sub-Industries

Discover AI visibility solutions for specific sectors within agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting.

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Fishing, Hunting & Trapping

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