Best Agriculture Stocks — August 2026
Ranked by AltIndex AI Score · updated daily. · Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Agriculture stocks include farm equipment makers, seed and fertilizer producers, food processors, and grain and protein companies. The best agriculture stocks tend to show strong financial health through the commodity cycle, steady hiring, and a stable employee business outlook that points to durable operations. Use the AI Score above to find the best agriculture stocks based on a combination of alternative data and fundamentals.
Top Agriculture Stocks ranked by AI Score
| Company | Price | Market cap | 6m trend | AI Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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BungeBG |
$108.380.6% |
$20.9B | 70 | |
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Archer-Daniels-MidlandADM |
$76.591.2% |
$37.4B | 62 | |
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AdecoagroAGRO |
$9.451% |
$1.4B | 61 | |
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Deere & CompanyDE |
$620.831% |
$165.2B | 60 | |
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CaterpillarCAT |
$842.191.7% |
$393.9B | 58 | |
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Village FarmsVFF |
$2.082% |
$248.5M | 57 | |
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DoleDOLE |
$13.830.4% |
$1.3B | 57 | |
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Del MonteDMC |
$30.752.8% |
$1.4B | 55 | |
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Mission ProduceAVO |
$13.205.1% |
$1.2B | 55 | |
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ICL Israel ChemicalsICL |
$5.310.8% |
$6.8B | 54 | |
Note: The list above is informational. This is not financial advice — always do your own research.
According to our AI score, that incorporates fundamental, technical and alternative data analysis, the best stocks in the Agriculture category, are Bunge (currently trading at $108.38 with an AI Score of 70) and Archer-Daniels-Midland (currently trading at $76.59 with an AI Score of 62).
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In the last 6 months it's been a good stretch for Agriculture Stocks. Bunge -7.4%, Archer-Daniels-Midland +13.2%, Adecoagro +7.6%, Deere & Company +5.2%. The average 6-month return across these 10 tickers is -4.1%, with 4 of 10 in positive territory — Caterpillar led at +13.9%, Village Farms lagged at -33.5%.
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How we rank the best Agriculture stocks
Every ticker on this list is ranked by the AltIndex AI Score — a proprietary 0–100 score that combines 10,000+ technical analysis, financial signals, and alternative-data (hiring trends, sentiment, web traffic, employee ratings, insider transactions, etc) into a single number, refreshed daily.
Frequently asked questions about Agriculture Stocks
Yes — crop prices, weather and trade policy drive multi-year cycles in seed, fertilizer and equipment demand. Farm equipment (Deere, AGCO, CNH Industrial) is highly cyclical; seed and crop protection (Corteva, FMC) sits closer to specialty chemicals; food processors (ADM, Bunge, Tyson) move with commodity margins and consumer demand.
Crop prices (corn, soy, wheat), farmer income (which drives equipment purchases), input costs (fertilizer, fuel) and global trade flows. AltIndex layers hiring activity, business outlook from employee reviews and insider transactions on top of the commodity backdrop.
At the moment, Mission Produce is having a strong day — up 5.1% in the last trading session.
The best stocks in the Agriculture category, according to recent data, are Bunge (currently trading at $108.38 with an AI Score of 70) and Archer-Daniels-Midland (currently trading at $76.59 with an AI Score of 62). Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. Please do your own research before investing.
The best stocks to buy in the Agriculture category, are Bunge (currently trading at $108.38 with an AI Score of 70) and Archer-Daniels-Midland (currently trading at $76.59 with an AI Score of 62). Note that this is investment advice. The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial or investment advice. Conduct your own research or consult a qualified professional before making any investment decisions.
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The best agriculture stocks are identified based on the AI score, a dynamic metric calculated using a smart algorithm that analyzes financial, technical, and alternative data.
The AI score is a unique metric that aggregates insights from various alternative datasets such as revenue, business outlook, webpage traffic, app downloads, and stock sentiment to provide a comprehensive view of a company's standing in the market. It is calculated using advanced algorithms to analyze and weight each dataset appropriately, resulting in a score that can help guide your investment decisions.
The Agriculture sector is home to several prominent players. Some of the leading companies include Bunge, Archer-Daniels-Midland, Adecoagro, among others. Each has its own unique standing in the market, which you can track and list of best stocks above.
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