14 Best Farmland and Agriculture Stocks Buy Now

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1. Deere & Company (NYSE:DE)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 57

Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) manufactures and distributes equipment used in agriculture, forestry, turf care, and construction. Its operations are divided into Agriculture and Turf, Construction and Forestry, and Financial Services.

On March 7, Argus raised the firm’s price target on Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) to $510 from $440, keeping a Buy rating on the shares. The analyst told investors in a research note that the company is well-positioned for a demand recovery, primarily due to its proactively right-sized inventory at its distributors. The firm opined that it sees solid earnings power for Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) later in 2025, supported by events such as resuming shipments to distributors, restarting rate cuts by the Fed, and increasing profitability for farmers.

The company’s management is also confident about its performance, announcing a 10% dividend hike in its outlook, which Argus considered another positive factor supporting its rating. In a report released on March 6, Adam Seiden from Barclays also maintained a Buy rating on Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) with a price target of $475.00.

Overall, DE ranks first among the 14 best farmland and agriculture stocks to buy now. While we acknowledge the potential of farmland and agriculture stocks, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than DE but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

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