A recent announcement by Russian potash producer Uralkali that it is exiting from Belarusian Potash Company, or BPC, joint venture has caused a significant correction in fertilizer...
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August 7 - News
Dan Caplinger: My stock for the month is Greenbrier Companies Inc (NYSE:GBX), a small company that focuses on sellingand leasing various types of railcars for the railroad industry...
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August 2 - News
Global concerns about sustainable agriculture that can consistently feed a hungry world show no signs of abating.
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August 1 - News
The world's population will grow by about 2 billion people by 2050, according to the UN.
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August 1 - News
It's been two months since Japan suspended U.S. wheat imports after an Oregon farmer found unapproved genetically modified wheat growing in his field.
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July 29 - News
Because there wasn't anywhere near as much coverage as there was for President Obama signing into law the so-called "Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) Protection Act" -- which prohibits...
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July 29 - News
The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) will release its quarterly report on Thursday, and investors are hoping that the chemical giant will be able to break out of a long malaise...
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July 23 - News
Once you go down the rabbit hole of the government determining what's "natural" and what's not, it's hard to get back out, but food and beverage companies like PepsiCo, Inc.
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July 22 - News
Let's be realistic. You're NOT going to get rich in a hurry by investing in mainstream blue-chip stocks. The S&P 500 is a handy benchmark and a good proxy for the U.S.
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July 11 - News
Seed giant Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) reported its third-quarter earnings at the end of June.
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July 8 - News
Are the anti-GMO protests really going anywhere? Activist voices against genetically modified organisms might have pitched louder in recent months, but farmers don't seem to be...
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July 8 - News
Chemical giants E I Du Pont De Nemours And Co (NYSE:DD) and The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) are witnessing a transition in the sources of their revenue.
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July 5 - News
The biotech sector has been growing rapidly in recent months; the NASDAQ biotech index is up 45% since a year ago, and the Arca biotech index is up 35% over the same time frame...
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June 27 - News
Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) booked revenue of $4.25 billion. The 15 analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ wanted to see revenue of $4.41 billion on the same basis.
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June 27 - News
The world population is expected to increase from 7 billion in 2012 to about 7.2 billion in 2014.
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June 27 - News
Investors should always look at the big picture and have a long-term time horizon. The reality is that people need to eat.
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June 27 - News
The world population is expected to increase from 7 billion in 2012 to about 7.2 billion in 2014.
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June 26 - News
On Wednesday, Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) will release its latest quarterly results.
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June 25 - News
While most people probably associate bees with their nettlesome sting, the insect is critical to sustaining life on earth, pollinating 80% of all flowering plants and some three...
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June 25 - News
The first trading day of the week kicks off with Gencorp Inc (NYSE:GY) posting quarterly results.
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June 24 - News
Few things are as iconic as the American farmer.
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June 20 - News
"The rich will eat organic and the poor will eat poison," went one comment in reply to a story quoting New York Times food columnist Mark Bittman that labeling genetically modified...
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June 18 - News
Shares of energy crop developer Ceres Inc (NASDAQ:CERE) surged more than 100% from the opening bell Monday to early trading on Thursday.
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June 17 - News
Generally speaking, I believe that uncertainties in the market are one of the best creators of investment opportunities.
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June 12 - News
Pests that threaten both crops and humans have always been a bane for mankind.
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June 12 - News
World population growth is putting an ever increasing stress on food producers. The situation is aggravated by irregular rain patterns and soil degradation.
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June 12 - News
Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) exemplifies the increasing population, expanding food demand, and growing food production story.
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June 11 - News
The single biggest driving factor in the index today is the highly anticipated Worldwide Developers Conference, which allows tech companies to show off their latest gadgets and...
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June 11 - News
The most hated company in the world right now isn't a member of Big Oil. It's not a shady Internet company or a bailed-out megabank.
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June 10 - News
They said it couldn't happen. It was all supposed to be locked up tight and under control.
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June 7 - News
Everyone must eat to survive. As the population grows and development increases, there is less land to cultivate the rising amount of food required to feed the population.
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June 6 - News
With a market cap of $56 billion and a one year stock price growth of around 40%, Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) looks like a wonderful investment.
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June 6 - News
Last week, over 2 million protesters in 436 cities across 52 countries rallied against agricultural giant Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) and genetically modified crops.
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May 31 - News
Editor's Note: Related tickers: Praxair, Inc. (NYSE:PX), Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD), Sonoco Products Company (NYSE:SON), Bemis Company, Inc.
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May 24 - Dividend Stocks
To the average investor, there are tons of metrics shareholders can use to monitor the equity markets.
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May 23 - News
With a market that seems to hit new highs every day, it's getting tougher to find a good business trading at a fair price.
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May 22 - News
Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) went public on May 18, 2012. It was the largest IPO, by first-day market cap, of all time.
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May 18 - News
Over the past decade the stock of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) is up by just 10%.
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May 16 - News
If you want to be green, you'll find there are plenty of GMO-free foods to choose from for your refrigerator, but when it comes to avoiding Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON)'s drive...
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May 15 - News
Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) has chalked up another one in the win column as it continues to wage its legal battle to protect its intellectual property rights.
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May 14 - News
If your company ever has to stand before the Supreme Court, it's a big deal. Winning your case – an even bigger deal.
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May 14 - News
Agriculture is one of the oldest industries in the world and is considered to be one of the most consistent and stable sectors, yielding steady returns over time.
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May 10 - News
To the average investor, there are dozens of indicators market participants can use to watch stocks. A duo of the most innovative are hedge fund and insider trading sentiment.
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May 9 - News
According to most market participants, hedge funds are viewed as slow, outdated investment tools of the past.
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May 8 - News
Go to your local grocery store, and just about any item you pick up will tell you the ingredients in the can, box, or bag.
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May 1 - News
Chemicals giant E I Du Pont De Nemours And Co (NYSE:DD) recently reported first quarter earnings that reflected robust growth in its agricultural business of genetically modified...
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April 24 - News
The head of Harvard University's endowment recently told a Thomson Reuters sponsored conference that increased demand for food is an interesting investment theme.
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April 24 - News
On Tuesday, E I Du Pont De Nemours And Co (NYSE:DD) will release its latest quarterly results.
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April 23 - News
Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) has been a busy bee lately.
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April 21 - News
E I Du Pont De Nemours And Co (NYSE:DD) investors have been a disappointed lot lately.
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April 18 - News
