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Events
Soy 2020 Press Conference
Friday, March 2, 7:00-7:20 a.m.
Room 14, Tampa Convention Center
The United Soybean Board (USB) and soybean checkoff are partnering with major industry
supporters such as Monsanto, the National Oilseed Producers Association, John Deere
& Company and Farm Credit Services to address the future of the U.S. soybean
industry. Called Soy 2020, this partnership will roll out a vision, providing opportunities
for the soybean industry to collaborate and prepare for what the future holds in
the year 2020.
Monsanto Press Conference – YieldGard VT™ Second Generation Insect Protection
Friday, March 2 – 7:30-7:50 a.m.
Room 14, Tampa Convention Center
For the 2007 growing season, Monsanto is launching the next technological breakthrough in YieldGard® in-plant insect control – YieldGard VT™. This technology offers growers improved consistency, even better improved insect protection and higher yield potential than first generation products currently on the market.
