Farmers

A $12 billion aid plan from President Donald Trump could benefit the farming sector, but also comes with a callout over prices that could put Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) and peers under the president’s careful watch. Deere & Company Called Out Trump announced details of the $12 billion...

U.S. agricultural producers are reportedly preparing to travel to China this fall, aiming to boost ties with Beijing amid ongoing trade friction. South China Morning Post reports that the upcoming mission will involve meetings with Chinese officials in Beijing and a strong showing at the China...

The European Union’s (EU) reputation as a global environmental leader is being challenged as it backtracks on its climate policies in response to widespread farmer protests. What Happened: The EU’s executive arm, the European Commission, has decided to revise its climate policies,...

In a dramatic display of frustration, farmers from across the European Union (EU) converged on Brussels, pelting the European Parliament with eggs and stones. The protests aimed to draw attention to their plight amid rising costs and taxes. What Happened: Reuters reported that the Thursday farmers...

The Past Week, In A Nutshell What Happened: After auctioning to new all-time highs, U.S. index futures moved back into balance. Remember This: “With Global Liquidity jumping by some US $20 trillion in 2020, or some 25% of World GDP, there is a lot to spend... Consider that following the 1930s...

Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) reported a fiscal third-quarter miss and guidance cut and the stock reacted "in stride," according to Wells Fargo. The Analyst Wells Fargo analyst Andrew Casey maintains an Outperform rating on Deere with a price target lowered from $185 to $170. The Thesis...

A deluge of spring rains left many of the Midwest’s corn belt fields unplanted late this year, resulting in the smallest corn crop forecast in four years. The wet weather has raised corn prices, but added to uncertainty for Heartland farmers. The Department of Agriculture reduced its planting...

Investors are still scrambling to best position themselves in 2017 under a new presidential administration. Meanwhile, one of the sectors that have perhaps fallen under the radar is the farming sector. Agriculture And Trump CNBC's Jane Wells took a look at what can be in store for farmers and farm...

There is a huge oversupply of cheese in the U.S. to the point that every single person in the country would need to consume an extra three pounds to work it off. There's also the oversupply of milk. The Wall Street Journal noted that America's dairy farmers could produce 212.4 billion...