DOC: Technology including autosteer and plant genetics could have a big effect this year as the equipment completes more work in less time.  These megatrends underscore the fact that producers need to be more flexible moving forward, Farmers also need a growth strategy to survive”. Plan to grow by 6% per year.” To succeed, they need to examine risk management tools and educate young producers. In the past three years, futures and options usage fell, and those least likely to use the tools are young producers, who are used to corn priced $6 or higher.