Key Takeaways:
- Agriculture stocks have seen little impact from the escalating conflict in the middle east between Iran & Israel
- ADM and Edible Garden saw the strongest gains, with ADM rising nearly 10% over the week.
- Corteva’s partnership with Phytoform indicates continued investment in biotech-driven crop resilience.
- Machinery manufacturers continued to lag, with all major players ending in the red.
- Bayer and Nutrien delivered solid performances, helping lift sentiment in the fertilizer and agrochemical space.
Agriculture Stocks: Weekly Performance Overview (June 9 – 12, 2025)
| Company | Exchange (Ticker) | Opening Price | Closing Price | Weekly Change | Key Company News |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Deere | NYSE (DE) | $520.00 | $509.59 | -2.00% | — |
| Corteva | NYSE (CTVA) | $71.96 | $72.43 | +0.66% | Phytoform and Corteva Partner to Explore AI-Driven Disease Resistance in Corn |
| FMC | NYSE (FMC) | $43.00 | $41.58 | -3.30% | — |
| UPL | NSE/BSE (UPL) | ₹639.00 | ₹635.50 | -0.55% | — |
| Nutrien Corp | NYSE/TSX (NTR) | CAD 82.20 | CAD 85.42 | +3.92% | — |
| CNH Industrial | NYSE (CNHI) | $12.64 | $12.57 | -1.02% | — |
| Bayer AG | ETR (BAYN) | EUR 26.52 | EUR 27.48 | +3.60% | — |
| AGCO Corporation | NYSE (AGCO) | $101.82 | $100.59 | -1.21% | — |
| Kubota Corp | TYO (6326) | JPY 1609 | JPY 1580 | -1.77% | — |
| Edible Garden | NASDAQ (EDBL) | $2.65 | $2.89 | +9.06% | — |
| ADM | NYSE (ADM) | $47.45 | $52.00 | +9.59% | — |
| The Mosaic Company | NYSE (MOS) | $35.00 | $35.76 | +2.17% | — |
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📊 Agriculture Stocks Weekly Overview
Mixed Signals as ADM, Edible Garden Lead Gains (June 9–12, 2025)
Agriculture equities posted mixed performance during the shortened trading week ending June 12. Despite ongoing concerns over the Israel-Iran conflict, broader equity markets—including ag stocks—showed limited reaction, with volatility largely contained. Fertilizer and food-processing stocks such as ADM and Nutrien outperformed, while machinery manufacturers lagged. Corteva’s strategic collaboration in AI-driven crop protection also drew investor attention.
🚜 Machinery Segment Declines Slightly
Most Equipment Makers Post Modest Losses
- John Deere (NYSE: DE) declined -2.00%, closing at $509.59, amid a quiet news cycle.
- AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO) fell -1.21% to $100.59, maintaining a multi-week downward trend.
- CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNHI) dropped -1.02%, ending the week at $12.57.
- Kubota Corp (TYO: 6326) also slipped -1.77%, closing at JPY 1580.
🌱 Crop Inputs and Protection Stay Flat
AI Collaboration Highlights Corteva’s Position
- Corteva (NYSE: CTVA) rose +0.66% to $72.43 after announcing a partnership with Phytoform to advance AI-driven disease resistance in corn.
- FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) declined -3.30%, ending the week at $41.58 despite no new filings.
- UPL Ltd (NSE/BSE: UPL) posted a small loss of -0.55%, closing at ₹635.50.
- Bayer AG (ETR: BAYN) rose +3.60%, finishing at EUR 27.48 with steady investor interest.
🧪 Fertilizer and Commodity Stocks Lead Growth
ADM Surges; Nutrien and Mosaic Also Up
- ADM (NYSE: ADM) recorded a strong +9.59% gain, closing at $52.00.
- Nutrien Corp (NYSE/TSX: NTR) followed with a +3.92% increase, finishing at CAD 85.42.
- The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) posted a +2.17% gain, ending the week at $35.76.
📈 Small-Cap Spotlight: Edible Garden Jumps
Speculative Interest Returns
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Edible Garden (NASDAQ: EDBL) rose sharply by +9.06% to $2.89, recouping prior losses despite no corporate announcements.
