Central Illinois farmer Gary Niemeyer fills his planters with seed corn on his farm in Auburn, Ill., on April 16, 2010. While most of the American economy has struggled the past few years companies with a hand in agriculture have enjoyed a good ride. High food prices that have pumped up farmer income have also improved the fortunes of companies like Deer & Company, ADM, Monsanto and Syngenta.
Central Illinois farmer Gary Niemeyer fills his planters with seed corn on his farm in Auburn, Ill., on April 16, 2010. While most of the American economy has struggled the past few years companies with a hand in agriculture have enjoyed a good ride. High food prices that have pumped up farmer income have also improved the fortunes of companies like Deer & Company, ADM, Monsanto and Syngenta.
