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Agriculture Stocks

Agriculture stocks are companies that specialize in the harvesting of grown commodities, such as grain, sugar, livestock, and more. This may also include businesses that produce agricultural machinery, fertilizer, and other inputs used in the production of agricultural goods. Agriculture is a traditionally stable industry and has outperformed the greater S&P 500 over the past year.

Recent Agriculture Stocks Articles

Ethanol Stocks Finally Find a Growth Opportunity

purveyors of fermented corn may have finally found a growth opportunity exporting ethanol. Here are two ethanol stocks to buy.

6 Stocks That Feed off Lower Corn Prices

As corn prices plummet, prices for a range of commodities will follow suit -- and that will be a boon for these six stocks.

3 Ag Stocks for the Contrarian Investor

Ag stocks are taking it on the chin, with Deere revising earnings downward as headwinds continue. Contrarians might want to bet on this trio.

Monsanto Stock Should Keep Growing Like a Weed

Monsanto beat earnings estimates and raised its outlook, but the best could be ahead for MON stock holders.

Don’t Believe the Agriculture Recovery Hype

Analysts like to talk about how an agricultural boom in emerging markets will drive up these stocks, but we're a long way from that happening.

For the Strongest Ag Stocks, Buy Local

Pundits expect the growing population and subsequent growing food demand to lift big agriculture stocks higher. So far, though, smaller names look stronger.

3 Top Agriculture Stocks: Buy, Sell or Hold?

Price pressures have made for a tough year for agriculture stocks, and although some are poised to bounce back, others look down and out.

Deere: A Stock for Patient Investors Only

The world's largest maker of farm equipment faces headwinds with falling crop prices amid a record year for corn, wheat and rice.

Ride Out the Roller Coaster in Agriculture

Thanks to some wild weather, the agriculture sector has been up and down this year, but traders have a great opportunity after recent price drops.

What to Make of the Recent Wheat Scare

Monsanto is embroiled in another scandal, this time about its genetically modified wheat 'contaminating' the U.S. wheat supply. With headlines swirling about Asian countries canceling their orders, should investors run for the exits?

Floodwaters Could Bail Out My Corn Call

This year's flooding -- on the heels of last year's drought -- could mean higher prices for ag commodities. Here's one way to play it.

CF Industries Has a Rough Spring Ahead

This fertilizer stock has fallen sharply over the past several weeks and could continue to struggle. Here's an options play to take advantage of that likelihood.

A Strong Picture Is Emerging at Mosaic

The long-term global trend -- more people will need to eat more food -- makes Mosaic's ag-chemicals business an intriguing play. But is the timing right?

10 Top Stock Charts to Watch in March

Instead of waiting for a new high in the major indices, look to the technology, materials and retail sectors for trading opportunities.

‘Record’ Corn Crop? It’s Still Buying Season

A record corn crop is expected, but the market doesn't seem to be factoring in the continuing effects of the drought. For investors, that means opportunity.

Where’s The Beef? It Should Be In Your Portfolio

Livestock prices are soaring on drought-fueled feed costs -- and from ever-rising demand for meat from the growing middle class in emerging markets.

Another Drought Ahead — Prepare Now!

Last year's drought hasn't really eased, and forecasts are for more of the same. It's already time to invest wisely in sparse rains and higher ag prices.

3 Ways to Turn More People Into More Money

One of the biggest trends you can bank on is the simple fact that Earth is getting more and more crowded.

Gold Posts Third Consecutive Weekly Decline

Gold futures slipped Friday after good economic news from the U.S. was overshadowed by global doubts, and gold closed lower for a third straight week.