Agriculture Stocks

Agriculture has been a staple in the world economy since the very first farm. Consequently, agricultural stocks have proved to be a stable, reliable choice for consistent growth and income. Constant advances in farming technology, more refined methods of crop cycling and an increased demand for organic foods have put the agricultural industry in an economic position that is ripe for the picking. Within agriculture are the markets of crops such as corn, wheat and potatoes as well as livestock such as cows, sheep, and chickens. Because these are all finite resources, all of these commodities hold significant value. Some of the largest agricultural corporations include Nutrien, Mosaic and CF Industries.

You Gotta Eat … and Trade Options

The strength of Archer Daniels Midland (NYSE:ADM) offers a profitable buy-write options trade.

RiT, DST Surge on New Projects

Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE: SMG), RiT Technologies (NASDAQ: RITT), Owens-Illinois (NYSE: OI) lead midday stock volume.

Plenty of Pop to This Corn Products Trade

A call options spread can profit on solid Corn Products Intl. (NYSE: CPO).

Profit as Gas and Silver Rebound

Options traders should buy calls on U.S. Gasoline Fund (NYSE: UGA), DB Agriculture Fund (NYSE: DBA), Silver Wheaton (NYSE: SLW).

Bite Into a Corn Products Options Trade

A vertical options spread trade on Corn Products International (NYSE: CPO).

Ag Sector MOO Options are No Bull

Option trade in Market Vectors Agribusiness Fund (NYSE: MOO) profits with small rise in ETF

Commodity Sell-off Highlights Real Winners

The commodity-based stocks that fared well in the face of declining prices are the strongest of the bunch.

Buyout Bid has Ralcorp Options Rising

ConAgra’s (NYSE: CAG) takeover bid has spurred volume in the options of Ralcorp (NYSE: RAH).

Apple, Ford, OIH Drive Midday Options

Options trading is moderate as Ford (NYSE: F) and Oil Service HOLDRs ETF ((NYSE: OIH) garner some volume.

Go Long a General Mills Put

Buy a put option on General Mills (NYSE: GIS) as consumer food firms struggle to pass on rising costs.

China’s Next Big Export – Inflation

A falling U.S. dollar and surging commodity prices may be nothing new, but this time is different because of China.

Mosaic Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Mosaic's (MOS) growth story should remain intact.