Shares of agricultural equipment companies are trading lower after USDA WASDE data showed corn, cotton, soybean and wheat ending stocks above estimates. Also, the department raised its corn yield above estimates, which may lead to lower prices and dent equipment purchases, leases and maintenance spending.

CNH equipment helps Thai rice farmer replace stubble burning

CNH's New Holland brand successfully trialed a TT3.50 tractor and mulcher with a Thai rice farmer to manage crop residue through chopping and soil incorporation instead of burning. The initiative demonstrates how mechanization, training, and local partnerships can address environmental challenges while supporting soil health and reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers.

Shares of farm equipment companies are trading lower after the U.S. FTC and USDA issued a notice seeking public comment on agricultural equipment manufacturing and distribution market practices, which may give investors pause that the government may pursue further intervention.

FTC, USDA Seek Public Comment On Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing, Distribution Market Practices

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/10/ftc-usda-seek-public-comment-agricultural-equipment-manufacturing-distribution-market-practices

USDA Estimates U.S. 2026/27 Wheat End Stocks 0.74B BU; Estimates 2026/27 U.S. Wheat Crop 1.534B BU; Estimates U.S. 2026/27 Soybean End Stocks 315M BU

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Deere, Raises Price Target to $625

Jim Cramer Doesn’t Like This Health Care Stock, Sees No Reason To Buy Rambus

Cramer dislikes Rambus and MiniMed, calls GigaCloud highly speculative, sees Babcock & Wilcox as a small bet, and favors ADM and Deere.