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Monsanto to Cooperate With USDA on EIS for Next-Generation Dicamba Weed-Control Technologies, Remains Focused On Bringing New Benefits to U.S. Farmers

2013-05-10T05:00:00Z

Monsanto said today that it will cooperate with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) as it prepares an...

Monsanto Honored For Best Practices in Diversity by Diversityinc

2013-04-25T05:00:00Z

Each year, DiversityInc surveys a wide range of industries and salutes those whose leadership, procurement practices, communications and training reflect best practices...

Seminis Field Day Generates Excitement for Spinach Pipeline

2013-04-11T13:05:00Z

In late March, Seminis® customers, sales representatives, technical representatives and spinach breeders gathered in Yuma, Arizona for a close look at the exciting...

Seminis Home Garden Showcases Exciting Varieties During California Spring Trials

2013-04-09T05:00:00Z

In early April, hundreds of visitors made a stop at Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc. in Oxnard, California to see the noteworthy Seminis® Home Garden varieties on...

Monsanto Statement Regarding Farmer Assurance Provision in H.R.933

2013-03-28T05:00:00Z

As a member of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), we were pleased to join major grower groups in supporting the Farmer Assurance Provision including...

Monsanto's Intacta RR2 Pro™ Poised To Deliver A New Wave Of Benefits For South American Countries

2013-03-21T05:00:00Z

Monsanto Company announced today that its INTACTA RR2 PRO soybean products are now a step closer to delivering a new wave of benefits to farmers throughout...

Monsanto Proudly Supports the "American Enterprise” Exhibition at the Smithsonian

2013-03-19T05:00:00Z

Monsanto Company is honored to be a sponsor of the American Enterprise exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. The company donated $2 million to support the exhibition.

Seminis Carrot Field Day Showcases Premier Carrot Varieties

2013-03-11T05:00:00Z

On February 21, 2013, Seminis customers, breeders, sales and technology representatives gathered for a field day in the Imperial Valley of California to take a close...

First Deliveries of Genuity® DroughtGard™ Hybrids Take Place in Texas

2013-02-21T06:00:00Z

Farmer Edward Polasek received one of the first deliveries of DEKALB® Genuity® DroughtGard™ Hybrids at his farm in Tynan, Texas, this week.

Expanded Seminis Onion Portfolio Brings Enhanced Seed Options To Farmers In The Pacific Northwest

2013-01-10T06:00:00Z

America's Farmers Grow Rural Education℠ Launches For Second Year

2013-01-10T06:00:00Z

For the second year in a row, the Monsanto Fund is gearing up to invest $2.3 million to strengthen math and science education in rural communities through America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education℠.

Monsanto Company Announces Iowa Attorney General and Working Group Have Closed Inquiry

2012-12-20T06:00:00Z

Monsanto Company announced it has received written notification from the Iowa Attorney General’s office that it has concluded the inquiry of Monsanto it began...

Updated: The Court of Justice of Mato Grosso modifies an earlier injunction; Monsanto to resume collection of royalties for Roundup Ready® soybeans

2012-12-04T06:00:00Z

Monsanto Company said it is continuing to pursue an appeal of a recent preliminary ruling from a state appellate court in Mato Grosso, Brazil, related to the company’s collection of royalties for its first-generation Roundup Ready® soybeans.

Video: Root Dig Demonstrates Deeper Roots, Strong Yield Advantage with Dekalb Drought-Tolerant Corn

2012-11-27T06:00:00Z

A root comparison study conducted this season at Monsanto’s Gothenburg Water Utilization Learning Center in Gothenburg, Neb., provided a dramatic demonstration...

Growers report high satisfaction with Seminis sweet corn

2012-11-26T06:00:00Z

In its first year of commercialization, growers across the country reported high satisfaction with the Seminis Performance Series Sweet Corn system...

Monsanto Notified that U.S. Department of Justice Has Concluded Its Inquiry

2012-11-16T06:00:00Z

Monsanto Company announced that it has received written notification from the U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division . . .

Monsanto recognized as a best place to work for LGBT equality

2012-11-16T06:00:00Z

On November 14, Monsanto was named a Best Place To Work for LGBT Equality by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). We received a 100 rating – the highest possible...

Video: Three Farmers Look Back on 2012 Season

2012-11-12T06:00:00Z

For many farmers in the United States, the start to the 2012 season was almost too good to be true. A mild winter and an early warm-up in March...

Waterman, Illinois, Seed Production Team Proudly Wears Pink

2012-10-31T05:00:00Z

People in the Waterman, Illinois, community were seeing pink this October thanks to the team at Monsanto’s Waterman Seed Production site. All month long, employees...

Monsanto Fund Donates $1 Million to Teach for America Math and Science Initiative In St. Louis

2012-10-09T05:00:00Z

The Monsanto Fund announced today a $1 million investment in Teach For America’s local efforts to expand educational opportunity in science, technology...

Monsanto and North Dakota State University Form Partnership to Develop Better Wheat Varieties

2012-09-21T05:00:00Z

North Dakota State University (NDSU) and Monsanto announced today a collaboration that will allow both to improve their wheat breeding programs...

Video: Webisode 22 - Optimism Over Adversity

2012-09-12T05:00:00Z

The biggest challenge that every farmer must deal with is Mother Nature. America's Farmers depend on good weather and when it doesn't come...

Food Drive to Benefit United Way, Feeding America and Central Iowa Food Pantries

2012-08-24T05:00:00Z

With Farm Progress Show quickly approaching, efforts are underway for Monsanto to host the fourth annual America’s Farmers Food Drive. This year, the food collected...

Monsanto Addresses Dr. Gray’s Research on Corn Rootworm In Illinois

2012-08-17T05:00:00Z

On Aug. 16th, at University of Illinois’ Agronomy Day, entomology professor Mike Gray reported that he had confirmed resistance to Cry3Bb1 in two corn rootworm populations...

DroughtGard Hybrids – Giving Farmers the Tools to Combat Drought

2012-08-16T05:00:00Z

Drought. To farmers the word is a curse and one of the biggest limiting factors to crop yield. In order to help farmers mitigate some of the risk associated with drought Monsanto has developed a drought-tolerant corn family...

Monsanto Grower Hajek and His Record-Setting Truck Star in Biodiesel Commercials

2012-08-13T05:00:00Z

Brent Hajek, an Asgrow® soy and DEKALB® corn farmer in north central Oklahoma, has a lot of hobbies. He’s a builder, a collaborator, a driver of fast vehicles...

Maryville University Receives $100,000 from Monsanto Fund

2012-07-24T05:00:00Z

Educators at Maryville University will develop new approaches for teaching chemistry in high schools thanks to a generous $100,000 grant from the Monsanto Fund...

Monsanto Creates a New Path for Potential Job Seekers

2012-07-19T05:00:00Z

Monsanto has created a new apprenticeship program to expand the ranks of those qualified to work at the company’s Soda Springs plant...

Video: America’s Farmers Webisode 21 - The Land

2012-07-18T05:00:00Z

For farmers the land is their legacy. Farm land is often something that's passed down...

Building Houses, Digging Wells and Donating Textbooks in Indonesia

2012-07-11T05:00:00Z

Chris Peterson’s language skills in Bahasa could use some work, he admits. That doesn’t stop him from telling a good story, though...

Monsanto Fund Makes $50,000 Lead Gift to Jazz St. Louis Education Program

2012-07-05T05:00:00Z

Jazz St. Louis announced it has received a $50,000 lead gift to its JazzU education program for the 2012-13 academic year...

Monsanto Adopts GRI Framework to Measure Sustainability

2012-07-03T05:00:00Z

Monsanto recently adopted the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) reporting framework, a comprehensive sustainability reporting structure that is widely used around the world...

Spinach by Design

2012-06-20T05:00:00Z

The next time you open your bag of baby spinach before making dinner, take a careful look at those leaves...

Nature Lovers to Enjoy Rare Treat in Eastern Iowa

2012-06-06T05:00:00Z

Nature lovers are in for a treat in eastern Iowa. The Big Sand Mound Nature Preserve near Muscatine, one of Iowa’s premier nature habitats...

Video: America’s Farmers Webisode 20–Family Owned, Family Operated

2012-05-31T05:00:00Z

Did you know that 98% of U.S. farms are family owned and operated? In this webisode real American farm families talk about their farming operation and what being a farm family means to them...

Video: Monsanto’s Commitment to Safety – Preventing Drowsy Driving

2012-05-22T05:00:00Z

Monsanto is committed to the safety and well-being of all its employees, contractors, and guests around the world...

The Buzz on Beeologics

2012-05-14T05:00:00Z

Beeologics, acquired by Monsanto a year ago, researches and is developing biological tools to provide targeted control of pests and diseases, including those that are related to Honey Bee health.

Video: America’s Farmers Webisode 18 – Planting Season

2012-04-26T05:00:00Z

Most people have 365 days to make a living, but for farmers, their entire year depends on the planting season...

Monsanto Named Maplecroft Climate Innovation Index Leader

2012-04-23T05:00:00Z

Today, Monsanto was named to the Maplecroft Climate Innovation Index Leaders for the second consecutive year...

Video: Conserving Water-The Aqua View Technique

2012-04-12T05:00:00Z

Fontanelle Hybrids, a Monsanto regional seed brand, is working to reduce its water footprint in the Western Corn Belt. Unlike the Central and Eastern U.S. Corn Belt, where corn is grown...

Monsanto Lifts "Blake's Dream Team" to Success

2012-04-10T13:00:00Z

The goal for this ‘Dream Team’ was not an Olympic gold medal. It didn’t include any professional basketball players, either...

Video: America’s Farmers Webisode 17 – Farm Wives, Farm Lives

2012-04-04T13:00:00Z

In webisode 17 the Woodrow women talk about life on the farm and juggling the millions of tasks that come up around the farm...

Monsanto Canada Employees Run to Support ‘Because I am a Girl’ Campaign

2012-04-02T05:00:00Z

Seven women – five of whom are Monsanto Canada employees – will compete in the More® Magazine/Fitness® Magazine Women's Half Marathon in New York City on April 15 as a fundraiser for Plan International’s ‘Because I am a Girl’ campaign...

Monsanto and Habitat for Humanity Team Up to Improve Sanitation in Indonesia

2012-03-19T05:00:00Z

Thanks to the efforts of Monsanto Indonesia, Habitat for Humanity Indonesia and the Monsanto Fund, approximately 1,700 residents in two villages in Malang, Indonesia, have gained access to clean water...

The Monsanto Fund and the Arts and Education Council Award $20,000 in Grants to Rural Communities

2012-03-16T05:00:00Z

The Monsanto Fund, in collaboration with the Arts and Education Council, has awarded $20,000 in grants to ten arts education programs...

Video: America's Farmers Webisode 16 - Growing the Economy

2012-02-24T06:00:00Z

Agriculture is the engine that powers the U.S. economy. Hear real American farmers talk about how the work they do every day touches the lives of millions.

Canadian Wheat Summit: Science and Innovation in Wheat and Other Cereal Crops

2012-02-16T06:00:00Z

Wheat is grown on more land area than any other commercial crop and is the most important staple food for humans, according to the FAO. And demand for the crop is expected to increase 40 percent by 2030.

Shared Learnings: Brazil Lettuce farmers Visit Salinas Valley

2012-02-13T11:00:00Z

In 2010, more than 600,000,000 pounds of lettuce were sold in American retail outlets. A majority of that lettuce was grown in Salinas Valley, California, a region known to many as the Salad Bowl of the World.

Wilmington College Receives $6,000 Grant from Monsanto Company

2012-02-10T06:00:00Z

Wilmington College in Wilmington, Ohio, was awarded a grant from Monsanto to fund travel for five students and an instructor so they may attend the International Undergraduate Research Symposium (IURS) in Serbia.

America’s Farmers Mobile Experience Gives Consumers a Look Into the Life of a Farm Family

2012-02-09T06:00:00Z

The America’s Farmers Mobile Experience started 2012 by traveling throughout the U.S. Southeast and Texas in January, and will continue that momentum throughout the next eleven months.

2011 ISAAA Report: Developing Countries Recognize Biotech Benefits

2012-02-08T06:00:00Z

The International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA) released its annual report on the global status of commercialized biotech crops.

Video: St. Louis Grown Round One Winner - Meet the Mascoutah Little Indians Youth Football Program

2012-02-07T06:00:00Z

During the summer of 2011, Monsanto pledged to help St. Louis grow by awarding $15,000, $10,000, and $5,000 awards to local projects quarterly. In the first round Mascoutah Little Indians Youth Football Program received 3rd place.

Museum of Ventura County’s Agriculture Museum Receives Monsanto Fund Grant

2012-02-06T06:00:00Z

Agriculture is an industry with a rich history, and the Museum of Ventura County’s Agriculture Museum hopes to share that history with its community. With the help of employees at Monsanto’s Oxnard, Calif. site, it is now a little closer to that goal.

Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans Receives Grant from Monsanto’s Luling Site

2012-02-03T06:00:00Z

Junior Achievement programs across the U.S. inspire young people to be the entrepreneurs of the future. The program prepares students to succeed in today’s economy and arms them with the knowledge necessary to become the leaders of tomorrow.

The Challenge of Feeding 7 Billion People

2012-02-02T06:00:00Z

At the end of last year baby Piotr was born in Kaliningrad, Russia, which symbolically marked the elevation of the Earth's population to 7 billion. Piotr represents, at the same time, the challenges and the opportunities we have ahead of us.

Iowa Y-Camp Receives Monsanto Fund Grant to Restore Damaged Creek

2012-02-01T06:00:00Z

Thanks in part to a grant from the Monsanto Fund, the Greater Des Moines Y-Camp will soon be on its way back to normal more than a year after the flood that radically reshaped Lost Canyon Creek and made its banks inaccessible and dangerous to campers.

Grant Honors Retired Monsanto Scientist and Helps Educate About Science and Ag

2012-01-30T06:00:00Z

For many years, Monsanto employees have given their time to the community through the Science and Agriculture Education Outreach program.

Mystic Site Helps Local Connecticut School Groups to Participate in Conservation-Focused Program

2012-01-27T06:00:00Z

The Sea Research Foundation was presented with a $15,000 grant from the Monsanto Fund at a presentation last month.

Hugh Grant Op-Ed: Let's End World Hunger

2012-01-25T06:00:00Z

Last year was a milestone year for advancing a global dialogue about the challenge of doubling food production to meet the needs of a fast-growing population. Looking ahead to 2012 and beyond, our imperative must be to translate this momentum into action.

2012 FFA Chapter Challenge

2012-01-24T06:00:00Z

FFA members in 12 U.S. states can begin their efforts to help their local chapters win prizes, including a trip to the 85th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis and a $2,500 FFA line of credit.

Video: Webisode 14 - A Year Round Job

2012-01-23T06:00:00Z

Farming is not your typical 8-5 job.
Watch our latest webisode and see how America's farm families work year long to produce the food, fiber, and fuel we use every day.

Monsanto Beachell-Borlaug International Scholars Program Application Period Drawing to a Close

2012-01-19T06:00:00Z

On Oct. 31, 2011, the world population hit 7 billion. That number is expected to soar to 9 billion by 2050. It is more important than ever to invest in future global food security...

Monsanto Employees Give Back to Local Arizona Fire Department

2012-01-12T06:00:00Z

Monsanto employees in Eloy, Ariz. recently took advantage of an opportunity to give back to the local fire and rescue department who, not to long ago, came to their rescue.

Ohio Community Receives Monsanto Fund Grant to Improve Live Science Classroom

2012-01-09T06:00:00Z

Darke County Park District was awarded an $8,000 grant from the Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of Monsanto Company.

Monsanto Employees Support Wisconsin Mobile Food Pantry

2012-01-05T06:00:00Z

Employees at Monsanto’s Janesville, Wis., site nominated the Wisconsin foodbank to receive a $5,000 grant from the Monsanto Fund, to help them in their efforts.

Video: Webisode 13 - Double Crop, Double Duty

2011-12-19T06:00:00Z

In this webisode the Haynies, a Virginian farm family, talk about harvest and the unique challenges they face with a double cropping operation. Double cropping means as the Haynie's are harvesting, they are also planting.

The World Food Prize and the Future of Agriculture

2011-12-16T06:00:00Z

The 2011 World Food Prize saw a congregation of world leaders, industry leaders, and some of the greatest minds in agriculture coming together to discuss the challenges facing the industry.

St. Louis Symphony Receives $158,000 from Monsanto Fund to Support IN UNISON® Program

2011-12-12T14:00:00Z

The St. Louis Symphony announced it has received $158,000 from the Monsanto Fund to support the IN UNISON® program and continue and strengthen the program’s mission.

Video: Joanie Schone - 2011 Outstanding Illinois Farmer of the Year

2011-12-09T06:00:00Z

When Joanie Schone lost her husband and farming partner in 2009, she was determined to keep the family farm going.

Video: Making Wheat More Productive to Feed a Growing World

2011-11-30T06:00:00Z

For thousands of years, people have relied on wheat as a key crop because of its versatility, nutritional value, and ability to be grown across a variety of climates and conditions.

Monsanto Site Helps Coker College Provide Paid Summer Internships to Students

2011-11-25T06:00:00Z

Coker College has been awarded a $9,960 grant from the Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of Monsanto Company, to support a summer program in science for local high school students and teachers.

South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics Receives Monsanto Fund Grant

2011-11-23T06:00:00Z

Employees at Monsanto’s Hartsville, S.C. know the important role this school plays, and that’s why they nominated it to receive a $1,820 grant from the Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of Monsanto Company, to help them purchase new lab equipment.

Monsanto Site Helps Nebraska Schools, Businesses Prepare for Emergencies

2011-11-21T06:00:00Z

Recently, employees at Monsanto’s plant in Kearney, Neb. helped the Fort Kearney Chapter of the American Red Cross receive a grant aimed at helping schools and businesses keep dangerous situations from becoming disastrous ones.

Century High School Education Foundation Receives $2,500 Grant to Purchase Instruments for Students

2011-11-17T06:00:00Z

When the Century High School Band decided it would like to provide more musical opportunities for students, it looked to Monsanto’s facility in Soda Springs for help.

Austin Children’s Museum Receives Grant from the Monsanto Fund

2011-11-16T06:00:00Z

Austin Children’s Museum was presented a $5,000 donation from the Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Monsanto Company, at a presentation at the museum on Nov. 12.

Grace High School Receives $6,000 Grant to Update Technology Capabilities for Ag Programs

2011-11-15T06:00:00Z

When Grace High School in Grace, Id. needed to update its technology capabilities for agricultural programs, employees at Monsanto’s plant in Soda Springs, Id. nominated the organization for a grant to advance the school’s efforts.

Ask the Agronomist: Chuck Kolbet

2011-11-11T06:00:00Z

Chuck Kolbet is a technology development representative for Monsanto in NE Iowa. We sat down with Chuck to find out how things are looking in his territory this fall.

Monsanto Fund Helps Support Soda Springs Library Summer Reading Program and Library Equipment

2011-11-07T06:00:00Z

To help the library sustain their efforts, the Monsanto Fund is awarding the Soda Springs Public Library an $8,500 grant.

Alleviating the Effects of Drought in the Horn of Africa

2011-11-03T05:00:00Z

Civil unrest is growing in countries in the Horn of Africa slowing relief efforts to help the millions of people affected by the worst drought in six decades....

Monsanto Fund Grant Buys Interactive Whiteboards for Illinois High School

2011-11-01T05:00:00Z

Illini Central High School in Mason City, Ill. partnered with Monsanto’s site in town to receive a $10,000 grant to bring Promethean® interactive whiteboards to classrooms.

North Gem Education Foundation Receives $2,750 Grant

2011-11-01T05:00:00Z

In 2010, the North Gem Education Foundation received funding from the Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Monsanto Company, to build an agricultural science and technology greenhouse for the North Gem School District.

Sikeston, Mo. Rescue Squad Receives Monsanto Fund Grant for Safety Equipment

2011-10-27T05:00:00Z

On Tuesday, Oct. 4, the Sikeston Rescue Squad was presented with a $4,800 check from the Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Monsanto Company.

Video: Monsanto Plot Tour Displays Agriculture through the Years

2011-10-25T05:00:00Z

Join Matt Kirkpatrick, Monsanto Genuity® corn traits marketing manager, and Laura Grapes, Monsanto technology communications manager as they host the Monsanto Technology Plot Tour at the Farm Progress Show.

Video: America's Farmers Webisode 11 - Challenges

2011-10-24T05:00:00Z

No one ever said farming is easy. America's Farmers face a variety of challenges growing food, fiber, and fuel for our nation.

Monsanto Fund Helps Iowa Fire Department Obtain New Rescue Equipment

2011-10-20T05:00:00Z

The Brooklyn Fire Department in Brooklyn, Iowa received a $20,000 grant from the Monsanto Fund to purchase off-road rescue equipment that will help the organization better serve Poweshiek County.

Monsanto Fund Grant Helps Girl Scouts Gain Leadership Experience

2011-10-18T05:00:00Z

Recently, the Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council partnered with Monsanto’s site in Soda Springs, Id. to help girls from low-income households acquire qualities such as these.

Grinnell, Iowa Medical Center Receives Monsanto Fund Grant

2011-10-13T05:00:00Z

The Grinnell Regional Medical Center was presented a $5,000 check from the Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Monsanto Company. The presentation took place at the GRMC’s Blue Jean Ball, on Saturday, Sept. 24.

Genuity SmartStax RIB Complete Corn Blend Named Agri Marketing’s 2011 New Product of the Year

2011-10-11T05:00:00Z

Genuity® SmartStax® RIB Complete™ corn trait technology has been named Agri Marketing magazine's 2011 New Product of the Year.

Valmeyer, Ill. High School Receives Grant through America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education

2011-10-07T05:00:00Z

Valmeyer High School was selected as a grant recipient in the America's Farmers Grow Rural Education program, which gives farmers the opportunity to nominate a public school district in their community to compete for a grant of up to $25,000.

Monsanto Team Honors History, Supports St. Louis Community at Greenwood Cemetery

2011-10-07T05:00:00Z

On Sept. 15, more than 200 employees from Monsanto’s chemistry division volunteered to clean up the Greenwood Cemetery in Hillsdale, Mo.

Iowa’s Living History Farms Receives Monsanto Fund Grant

2011-10-05T05:00:00Z

Rural America is made of passionate people and organizations. Living History Farms is one such organization, and Monsanto nominated and helped it receive a $20,000 grant to honor its dedication to the betterment of agriculture and rural America.

Video: America's Farmers Webisode 10 - Farm Moms

2011-09-28T05:00:00Z

In this webisode we hear from three of the farm moms from the America's Farmer families about how they fit into the farming operation.

Illinois Facilities Host Food Drive Competition for Local Food Pantries

2011-09-23T11:00:00Z

During Aug. 2011, Monsanto production and research facilities in Illinois held a food drive competition to benefit area food pantries. After a great month of food donations throughout the state, the Mason City site won the competition.

Monsanto Field Research Facility at the Leading Edge of Sustainable Water Management Practices

2011-09-20T10:00:00Z

One example of how we are applying sustainable principles to our business practices can be found in southern Florida, where Monsanto has a state-of-the-art research facility.

Kids Garden Fresh Gives St. Louis Students a Chance to Grow

2011-09-08T07:00:00Z

Just in time for the new school year, Kids Garden Fresh—a partnership between Gateway Greening and the Monsanto Fund—will establish 13 new school gardens for students throughout the St. Louis area.

Video: America's Farmers Webisode 9 - Drought

2011-09-06T08:00:00Z

Farmers are always at the mercy of Mother Nature and this year she tested the Boyd family with high temperatures and very little rain.

DEKALB Brings Value to Portuguese Farmer

2011-08-25T22:00:00Z

Maria “Gabriela” Cruz is the third of four daughters born to Jose Cruz, a third-generation grain farmer in Elvas, Portugal. When Gabriela was young, a neighbor asked her father who would take over his farm. “One of my girls will,” he said.

Monsanto Named among Best Companies to Work for in Brazil for 12th Consecutive Time

2011-09-01T05:00:00Z

Monsanto was named, for the 12th time in a row, among the "Best Companies to Work for in Brazil," awarded jointly by Época magazine and Great Place to Work Institute.

Illinois Facility Partners with Schools on Wildlife at Work Program

2011-09-01T12:00:00Z

All wildlife need a place to call their own, no matter the size. That’s why the Wildlife Habitat Council, a nonprofit group dedicated to restoring wildlife habitats, developed a program called Wildlife at Work...

Beneforté® Broccoli – The Vegetable that Boosts Your Body’s Antioxidant Enzymes

2011-08-30T12:00:00Z

It’s a pretty sure bet as a child your parents made you eat your vegetables. So, what was the bane of your existence? For many kids, it’s broccoli – but hopefully not for long.

One Minnesota DEKALB Dealer: Going 56 Years Strong

2011-08-25T22:00:00Z

For more than 56 years, Ervin Westphal has sold DEKALB® seed from his seed dealership in Stewart, MN. And at 89 years old, he is still going strong.

Mission Backpack: Helping Local Students One Pencil at a Time

2011-08-16T05:00:00Z

To help ease this strain of purchasing school supplies this time of year, the Monsanto Sorghum Production and Foundation site in Dumas, Tx. recently sponsored “Mission Backpack,” a school supply drive to benefit students in the Dumas School District.

Video: Monsanto's Commitment to the Beachell-Borlaug Scholars Program

2011-08-09T05:00:00Z

The Beachell-Borlaug Scholars Program recognizes the importance of rice and wheat in global and agricultural systems. As part of our 2008 commitment to sustainable agriculture, we pledged $10 million over 5 years to improve yields in these crops.

Video: America's Farmers Webisode 8 - Growing up Farming

2011-08-09T05:00:00Z

What's life like growing up on a farm? The DeRocher kids tell us what its like growing up on their farm in the latest America's Farmers webisode.

Video: Hugh Grant on Sustainable Agriculture via Global Harvest Initiative

2011-08-02T05:00:00Z

Monsanto CEO, Hugh Grant, discusses opportunties to sustainably improve agricultural productivity as part of a video series developed by the Global Harvest Initiative.

Donations Bring Warmth to Texas Community Hospital & Clinic

2011-07-27T05:00:00Z

This spring, a blanket warmer, funded by two separate donations totaling nearly $5,000, was delivered to the hospital. The Monsanto Fund and the Falls Community Hospital Auxiliary Group provided the donations.

National FFA and Monsanto Partner to Educate Students about Vehicle Safety

2011-07-14T05:00:00Z

Twenty students from the Troy, Mo. Ag Leadership and Communications class visited Monsanto’s headquarters in to create a seatbelt and vehicle rollover safety video. The videos will be featured on the National FFA website and promoted at all FFA events.

Farmers Can’t Get Enough of Genuity SmartStax RIB Complete Corn

2011-06-06T05:00:00Z

Planting was late for the Werries this year. So, when they were able to plant, there was no time to delay. A crucial tool for getting their crop in the ground in a timely manner was Genuity® SmartStax® RIB Complete™ corn.

FFA Chapter Challenge: Connecting Local FFA with Farmers in Their Community

2011-06-02T05:00:00Z

Monsanto collaborated with the National FFA Organization to support the 2011 Chapter Challenge. The seven-state competition encompassed more than 360 FFA chapters with a total of 22,000 members.

ESALQ-USP Researcher wins international scholarship to research drought-tolerant rice

2011-05-26T05:00:00Z

Brazilian was awarded by the Beachell-Borlaug program, which, since 2009, has fostered researchers in several parts of the world.

It’s Always Earth Day on this Iowa Farm

2011-04-22T05:00:00Z

Chris Weydert wakes up every day and puts his shoes on one foot at a time. He sits down at the table to eat breakfast with his three blonde-haired kids. He gives his kids and wife goodbye hugs and kisses. But his routine stops there.

RIB Complete™ - It's All in the Bag

2011-04-11T05:00:00Z

Simplicity. Convenience. Refuge Made Easy. That’s what Genuity® SmartStax® RIB Complete™ is all about. RIB Complete™ is a single-bag refuge solution for farmers – the first of its kind on the market.

DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association Benefits from Generous DEKALB Donation

2011-04-05T05:00:00Z

The Worth of Water

2011-03-22T05:00:00Z

Water. It’s an emotional word for people in all areas of the world. But for farmers, it’s a word that means life. That's partially why World Water Day is something people in agriculture don’t take lightly.

Water Utilization Conference March 7 & 8

2011-03-07T06:00:00Z

Monsanto is hosting a Water Utilization Conference in Lincoln, Nebraska for about 200 Western Plains growers, to provide an update on Monsanto’s drought-tolerance trait program and discuss how the trait fits with breeding and agronomic practices.

Growing Sorghum Pays Off for Kentucky Farmer

2011-03-04T06:00:00Z

Chris Robinson farms in northwestern Kentucky and is the 2010 National Sorghum Producers (NSP) Yield and Management Contest winner with a yield of more than 200 bushels per acre on his DEKALB DKS54-03 brand grain sorghum.

Managing Soybeans for Higher Yields

2011-03-04T06:00:00Z

Monsanto and Asgrow® are finding new, innovative ways to help soybean farmers in this area. Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® soybeans are the latest soybean product that offers farmers increased yield potential.

Carol Cowan: Reflecting on Being America’s Farmers 2010 Farm Mom of the Year

2011-03-01T06:00:00Z

For Carol Cowan, America’s Farmers first Farm Mom of the Year, rainy days are kind of a down time. But, for this Farm Mom, rainy days don’t happen too much in Watonga, OK.

ISAAA Releases Annual Report on Biotech Crops

2011-02-23T06:00:00Z

On February 22, 2011 ISAAA released its annual report on the global status of commercialized biotech crops.

UK Report Advocates for Sustainable Agriculture to Meet Global Demands

2011-02-07T14:00:00Z

The UK government recently launched a major report emphasizing the importance of agricultural innovation for global farming and food security.

The Skinny on Genuity Roundup Ready Sugar Beets

2011-02-07T06:00:00Z

The whole story about Genuity Roundup Ready Sugarbeets and the lastest news from Monsanto and around the web.

Tanzanian President Announces New Vision for Agriculture

2011-02-04T06:00:00Z

Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete announced the launch of a new initiative designed to alleviate hunger in his country and propel agriculture into a new era of productivity.

FFA West Texas Video Contest - Vote Now!

2010-12-23T06:00:00Z

Deltapine® is “Dedicated to Cotton. Committed to Texas.” That’s why the brand has decided to invest in the future of West Texas by supporting local FFA Chapters.

Order to Uproot Roundup Ready® Sugarbeet Seedlings Temporarily Stayed

2010-12-07T06:00:00Z

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has issued a temporary stay of Judge White’s order of November 30, 2010 to destroy sugarbeet stecklings planted in accordance with permits issued by APHIS in early September.

Monsanto to Appeal District Court Ruling on Roundup Ready® Sugar Beets 2012 Seed Production

2010-12-01T06:00:00Z

Monsanto Company will appeal a ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Jeffrey White of San Francisco which would impact limited late-season and isolated planting of sugar beet seedlings.

Monsanto Recognized With "Champion of Enterprise" Award

2010-11-30T06:00:00Z

On Thursday, November 18, Monsanto Chairman, President and CEO Hugh Grant accepted the “Champion of Enterprise” award from the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

USDA Opens Public Comment Period for Genuity Roundup Ready Sugarbeets

2010-11-18T06:00:00Z

Although 95 percent of the 2010 U.S. sugarbeet crop was Genuity Roundup Ready sugarbeets, the USDA is engaged in an ongoing legal battle with several advocacy groups that have used the courts to block any additional planting of biotech sugarbeets.

Monsanto Works With Farmers to Provide Weed Management Best Practices

2010-11-17T06:00:00Z

Monsanto recently launched the Roundup Ready PLUS™ brand, which was created to help farmers manage tough-to-control weeds.

Genuity® SmartStax®: Agri Marketing’s New Product of the Year

2010-11-05T05:00:00Z

For more than a decade, Agri Marketing magazine has awarded the Product of the Year. This year, for the first time, Agri Marketing magazine awarded a New Product of the Year. And the winner is – Genuity® SmartStax® corn

How to Feed Three New Chinas in the Next 40 Years

2010-11-04T05:00:00Z

"Between the time you got up this morning and the time you’ll go to bed, there will be 210,000 new people on the planet," Monsanto CEO Hugh Grant said Wednesday. "By 2050, that's three new Chinas."

Monsanto Makes "Working Mother 100 Best Companies" List

2010-10-27T05:00:00Z

Nanci Daesch is the finance lead for Monsanto’s seeds & traits business unit in St. Louis, Mo. She’s held eight jobs in 14 years, and for Daesch, that’s OK. “It’s been challenging, but it’s been worth it. Monsanto is a great place to grow and develop.”

From Mules to Tractors— Employee’s 52 Years of Stories to Tell

2010-10-05T05:00:00Z

His face is marked with tiny wrinkles, each with their own story to tell. His hands are ripened from more than 50 years on the farm. His eyes are ones you would expect to show exhaustion, but instead, show hope.

Monsanto and Illumina Reach Key Milestone in Cotton Genome Sequencing

2010-09-22T15:00:00Z

The complicated cotton genome is one step closer to having its genetic threads unraveled, thanks to a key research milestone completed and announced today by Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) and San Diego-based Ilumina Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN).

Monsanto Statement on Arkansas Civil Investigative Demand

2010-09-02T05:00:00Z

Monsanto's response to the Arkansas Civil Investigative Demand. We believe the Arkansas Attorney General's comments are based on a misunderstanding of the yield advantages of Genuity™ Roundup Ready 2 Yield®.

A Look at Monsanto's Farm Progress Show Tents

2010-09-01T05:00:00Z

Can't make it to the 2010 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa? Well, we're making sure you're not missing out on our activities at the show. Check out our photo slideshow to see our tents and everything featured in them.

A Channel Not to be Missed

2010-08-31T05:00:00Z

This year, the Channel brand will return to the 2010 Farm Progress show as a premier brand committed to providing farmers industry-leading products and the highest-level customer experience in the industry.

Paving the Way for Future Technologies: David Fischhoff Leads the Transformation in Agriculture

David Fischhoff was instrumental in commercializing insect-resistant Bollgard cotton varieties in the U.S. Learn more about his career and background.