agriculture

President Donald Trump's latest warning to "terminate business with China having to do with cooking oil, and other elements of trade" may sound narrow, but markets know better — food is politics, and politics moves capital. By calling China's soybean snub an "Economically Hostile Act," investors...

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...

Above Food Ingredients Inc (NASDAQ:ABVE) experienced a surge of 129.68%  in its stock price after hours on Monday.  What Happened: Following a staggering rise of 335.39% to $1.55 during regular trading hours, the plant-based food company founded in Canada continued to increase after the...

Aebi Schmidt Holding AG (NASDAQ:AEBI), the Swiss manufacturer of agricultural machinery, has commenced regular trading on the Nasdaq, following its merger with the U.S.-based Shyft Group (NASDAQ:SHYF). What Happened: The stock of Aebi Schmidt dropped 86.57% to $11.18 on Wednesday during the regular...

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reversed guidance Monday that had paused Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids at farms, hotels and restaurants, potentially impacting labor-intensive sectors and supply chain operations critical to market stability. What Happened: Immigration and...

The United States has agreed to restore Russia's access to the world market for agricultural and fertilizer exports in the latest push for a full ceasefire agreement between Ukraine and Russia. The news is dragging down several fertilizer stocks and could see Russian oligarchs who faced previous...

The chemical industry could be in for a turbulent 2025 spurred by increased demand, cost inflation and President-elect Donald Trump‘s PFAS policies. The Chemicals Analyst: Bank of America analyst Steve Byrne released a note covering the chemicals industry on Tuesday, upgrading and downgrading...

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO Satya Nadella showcased the company’s artificial intelligence initiatives in Indian agriculture, highlighting a broader push into AI technology backed by an $80 billion investment planned for fiscal 2025. What Happened: During a visit to the Agricultural...

Calavo Growers, Inc. (NASDAQ:CVGW) shares are climbing after the company reported its third-quarter financial results after Monday's closing bell. Here's a look at the details from the report.  The Details: Calavo Growers reported quarterly earnings of 57 cents per share, which beat the...

As Deere & Co (NYSE:DE) prepares to release its third-quarter earnings report before the market opens on Thursday, analyst Jerry Revich and team at Goldman Sachs are focusing on the potential risks facing the company's captive finance business in a challenging environment for farmer incomes....

Vertical farming has existed for over two decades, yet few attempts have achieved profitable commercial production at scale. Benzinga sat down with Daniel Cruz, co-founder and CFO of Sea to Sky Farms, an innovative vertical farming company, to discuss the company’s future and opportunities...

Schlumberger NV (NYSE:SLB), Agco Corp (NYSE:AGCO) and Darling Ingredients Inc (NYSE:DAR) are three American companies trading near 52-week lows. Benzinga’s fundamental and technical ratings signal that the stocks are trading below their intrinsic value, check technical boxes and could...

In a recent meeting with U.S. business leaders, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed optimism about the future of Sino-American relations. What Happened: In a meeting with U.S. business leaders on Wednesday, Xi Jinping conveyed his belief that the relationship between China and the United States...

The price of an agricultural raw material basket has reached its highest level in more than nine years, driven by the skyrocketing surge in cocoa costs, stirring concerns among chocolate lovers around the globe. The Invesco DB Agriculture Fund (NYSE:DBA) which tracks a broad group of agricultural...

Even before the planting season officially kicks off, U.S. farmers and ranchers are already facing an uphill battle on many fronts. Before glossing over this piece, since it's not as appealing as discussing A.I. or the unquantifiable tangible market for Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), it's important...