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Peterson Interview Transcript

Being able to see Monsanto’s technologies in the ground first-hand is something farmers will come from all across the country to see during the 2007 Farm Progress Show.

Chris Peterson, Monsanto US Corn Trait Marketing Lead, says the drought utilization corn is just one of Monsanto’s technologies that is generating a great deal of interest in the field. And he says this year, Monsanto is putting that technology to the test in its “Road to Success” Technology Showcase.

Audio 1
: TRT: 16 OC: simulated stressful environment.

He says nitrogen utilization corn will also be tested under stressful conditions at the technology showcase.

Because Monsanto knows the company’s success depends on the farmer’s success, Peterson says it’s important to demonstrate what the future looks like.

Audio 2
: TRT: 14 OC: coming down the pipeline.

He says although showing the farmers what’s new is key to Monsanto’s success, being able to talk to farmers first-hand is equally important.