Husker Harvest Days 2026 registration opens with new equipment demonstrations

Husker Harvest Days 2026, the Western Corn Belt's premier agricultural showcase, opens registration for its Sept. 15-17 event in Grand Island, Nebraska. The event features new live demonstrations of corn stalk baling, tub grinders, and feed mixers, alongside returning attractions like the HHD Drone Zone and 12 field demonstration categories. Free admission is available for pre-registered attendees.

06/11/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Farm Progress Show 2026 unveils major innovations

The Farm Progress Show returns to Boone, Iowa, Sept. 1-3, 2026, with three major additions: an expanded Agronomy Zone featuring research-grade crop plots with the Hefty brothers from Ag PhD, new premium ticket packages at $60, and a Drone Zone for precision agriculture demonstrations. The event previously attracted 161,000 attendees and 548 exhibitors in 2025.

06/08/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Nominations Open for Organic Grower Summit's 2026 Grower of the Year Award

The Organic Grower Summit, presented by Farm Progress and sponsored by John Deere, is accepting nominations for its ninth annual Grower of the Year Award. The award will recognize four finalists who demonstrate innovation, sustainability, and leadership in organic agriculture. The summit will take place December 2-3, 2026, in Monterey, California, with the winner announced during the keynote presentation. Nominations close August 31, 2026.

06/05/2026, 3:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

United Rentals: The Industrial Stock Workhorse I'd Happily Hold Through Any Market Crash

United Rentals has delivered exceptional returns over the past decade with a 1,360% gain, significantly outperforming the S&P 500. The equipment rental company benefits from strong fundamentals including 10% revenue CAGR and 20% EPS CAGR, market leadership with 16% share of North American equipment rental market, and exposure to growing data center and utilities sectors. The company is also returning capital to shareholders through a $5 billion buyback program and 10% dividend increase, though valuation concerns and debt levels present some risks.

05/31/2026, 3:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Deere & Company Announces Quarterly Dividend

Deere & Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $1.62 per share, payable on August 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2026.

05/27/2026, 11:58 AM • Benzinga

Deere's Stock Momentum Drops Amid Agricultural Weakness And Fertilizer Cost Pressures From Iran War

Deere & Co.'s stock momentum has declined 8.77% over the past month due to agricultural market weakness and rising fertilizer costs driven by the Iran conflict. Despite short-term technical weakness, analysts maintain a positive long-term outlook, with Freedom Broker raising its price target to $590, citing 2026 as a cyclical trough with higher structural profitability from construction equipment demand and technology monetization. The company expects U.S. and Canadian agricultural markets to decline 15-20% this year due to high interest rates and input costs.

05/27/2026, 8:12 AM • Benzinga

Best 2 Blue Chip Stocks to Buy After Last Week's Market Pullback

The article recommends two industrial blue chip stocks as buying opportunities following a market pullback. Lockheed Martin is highlighted for its strong defense backlog and F-35 fighter jet program, with expected 18% annual earnings growth and a 2.6% dividend yield. Deere & Company is suggested as a cyclical stock to buy during agricultural weakness, with analysts projecting 15% annual earnings growth as the sector recovers.

05/26/2026, 5:21 AM • The Motley Fool

Nasdaq 100 Drops After Nvidia's Earnings, Oil Reclaims $100: Stock Market Today

U.S. stocks edged lower Thursday as Treasury yields rebounded and crude oil climbed above $100 a barrel amid fading optimism over a U.S.-Iran agreement. Despite Nvidia's blockbuster earnings beat with $81.6B revenue, the Nasdaq 100 fell 0.6%. The S&P 500 declined 0.3% while the Russell 2000 gained slightly. IBM surged 8% on a $1B CHIPS Act award, while Intuit plummeted 20.2% on job cut announcements.

05/21/2026, 12:56 PM • Benzinga

Deere Says Iran Conflict Is Driving Up Fertilizer Costs

Deere & Co reported Q2 earnings that beat analyst estimates with EPS of $6.55 vs. $5.73 expected and revenue of $13.369 billion vs. $11.535 billion expected. However, the stock fell 7.47% as investors focused on weakness in large agricultural markets. The company forecasts Production & Precision Agriculture sales to decline 5-10% in FY26, citing weak farmer sentiment due to high input costs, elevated interest rates, and rising global fuel and fertilizer costs exacerbated by the Iran conflict.

05/21/2026, 11:42 AM • Benzinga

AI-Powered Crop Micronutrients Market Attracts $3.15 Billion in Investment, Driven by Precision Agriculture Revolution

The AI-powered crop micronutrients market is experiencing rapid growth with over $3.15 billion in recent investments. Major technology and agriculture companies are deploying AI solutions for precision nutrient management, with leaders like John Deere's See and Spray Technology covering 5 million acres in North America. AI-driven innovations including precision sprayers, satellite-based nutrient mapping, and digital twin models are enabling more efficient and sustainable agricultural practices.

05/12/2026, 1:58 PM • GlobeNewswire

Forget Tech: These 3 Funds Yield 11% and They’re Just Getting Started

As tech stocks dominate market gains, contrarian investors can capitalize on discounted closed-end funds offering yields up to 11.8%. Three funds—Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB), DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund (DSL), and NXG Nextgen Infrastructure Income Fund (NXG)—provide diversified exposure to stocks, bonds, and infrastructure while trading at significant discounts to net asset value.

05/12/2026, 8:32 AM • Investing

3 Stocks Positioned to Benefit From a Weaker Dollar

The US Dollar Index has declined about 10% since January 2025 due to the Trump administration's focus on restructuring global trade, Federal Reserve rate cuts, and resilient global growth. Three stocks positioned to benefit from a weaker dollar are Caterpillar, Deere & Company, and Nucor Corporation. These companies benefit either through increased competitiveness of their exports or domestic pricing advantages. However, potential reversal risks exist if foreign countries rebuild dollar reserves.

05/11/2026, 9:05 AM • Investing

Smart Agriculture Market Size to Exceed USD 48.36 Billion by 2035 | Research by SNS Insider

The U.S. smart agriculture market is projected to grow from $19.34 billion in 2025 to $48.36 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 9.6%. Growth is driven by declining solar energy costs, increased adoption of digital agriculture solutions, and precision farming technologies. Software dominates with 56% market share, while precision farming leads applications at 42%. North America holds 36% market share, with Asia Pacific as the fastest-growing region.

04/28/2026, 3:30 AM • GlobeNewswire

Caterpillar Turns To Self-Driving Tractors: What Buying The 'Tesla Of Agriculture' Could Mean

Caterpillar is reportedly acquiring Monarch Tractor, a self-driving electric tractor startup, to bolster its AI and autonomous technology capabilities. The deal comes as Monarch faced layoffs and struggled independently after raising over $250 million. Caterpillar is positioning itself to compete with Deere & Co in the autonomous agricultural equipment sector, leveraging its partnership with NVIDIA for AI-powered solutions.

04/15/2026, 11:23 AM • Benzinga

The Green Machine Finds a Second Gear as AI Data Centers Drive 50% Order Growth

Deere & Company reports strong Q1 earnings driven by a 50% jump in construction and forestry orders, fueled by AI data center buildouts from hyperscalers. While the agricultural business faces cyclical headwinds with a 25% revenue decline in 2025, the construction segment's 34% year-over-year growth and data center demand provide a non-cyclical revenue bridge. However, the stock trades at a premium 32x forward earnings valuation, leaving little room for error.

04/08/2026, 9:05 PM • The Motley Fool