Invest in agriculture stocks: A list of agriculture stocks to buy

The best agriculture stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

5 popular agriculture stocks picks to buy in 2024

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the farm industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.

1. Deere-and-Company (DE)
2. Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)
3. Caterpillar (CAT)
4. Fresh Del Monte Produce (FDP)
5. Tyson Foods (TSN)

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If you're interested in investing in the farm industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.

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1. Deere-and-Company (DE)

Deere & Company engages in the manufacture and distribution of various equipment worldwide. The company operates through four segments: Production and Precision Agriculture, Small Agriculture and Turf, Construction and Forestry, and Financial Services. The Production and Precision Agriculture segment provides large and medium tractors, combines, cotton pickers and strippers, sugarcane harvesters and loaders, harvesting front-end equipment, pull-behind scrapers, and tillage and seeding equipment, as well as application equipment, including sprayers and nutrient management, and soil preparation machinery for grain growers.

Deere-and-Company stock opened the day at $392.62 after a previous close of $394.06. The latest price was $393.33 (25-minute delay). Deere-and-Company is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD60.8 billion and employs 83,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $109,845,635,072
• P/E ratio: 11.5083
• PEG ratio: 2.2764

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2. Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company engages in the procurement, transportation, storage, processing, and merchandising of agricultural commodities, ingredients, flavors, and solutions in the United States, Switzerland, the Cayman Islands, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It operates in three segments: Ag Services and Oilseeds, Carbohydrate Solutions, and Nutrition. The company originates, merchandises, stores, and transports agricultural raw materials, such as oilseeds and soft seeds.

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company stock opened the day at $60.72 after a previous close of $61.00. The latest price was $60.10 (25-minute delay). Archer-Daniels-Midland Company is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$93.9 billion and employs 40,213 staff.

• Market capitalization: $30,888,593,408
• P/E ratio: 9.5739
• PEG ratio: 16.4259

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3. Caterpillar (CAT)

Caterpillar Inc. manufactures and sells construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives in worldwide. Its Construction Industries segment offers asphalt pavers, compactors, road reclaimers, forestry machines, cold planers, material handlers, track-type tractors, excavators, telehandlers, motor graders, and pipelayers; compact track, wheel, track-type, backhoe, and skid steer loaders; and related parts and tools.

Caterpillar stock opened the day at $338.44 after a previous close of $338.00. The latest price was $343.38 (25-minute delay). Caterpillar is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$67.1 billion and employs 113,200 staff.

• Market capitalization: $181,533,523,968
• P/E ratio: 18.0856
• PEG ratio: 2.1003

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4. Fresh Del Monte Produce (FDP)

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. , through its subsidiaries, produces, markets, and distributes fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Fresh and Value-Added Products, Banana, and Other Products and Services.

Fresh Del Monte Produce stock opened the day at $25.64 after a previous close of $25.74. The latest price was $25.62 (25-minute delay). Fresh Del Monte Produce is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$4.3 billion and employs 31,887 staff.

• Market capitalization: $1,220,254,976
• PEG ratio: 1.73

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5. Tyson Foods (TSN)

Tyson Foods, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, operates as a food company worldwide. It operates through four segments: Beef, Pork, Chicken, and Prepared Foods.

Tyson Foods stock opened the day at $60.92 after a previous close of $60.89. The latest price was $60.63 (25-minute delay). Tyson Foods is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$52.9 billion and employs 139,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $21,891,790,848
• PEG ratio: 18.5065

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How to invest in agriculture stocks

1. Choose a stock trading platform. If you don't already have a stock trading account, go straight to the best stock trading apps of 2024 and choose one.
2. Go through the sign up process. Sign up for an account by providing your personal information.
3. Set up a funding method. Once you are all set up for transactions, you can deposit funds into your account by linking your banking information.
4. Choose the stocks you want to buy. Search for the stock by name or ticker symbol like DE or ADM.
5. Place your order. Buy the stock. It's that simple.

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Bottom line

While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in agriculture stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — agriculture stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the farm industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.

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