December 08

Plant Health Care and Monsanto sign final agreement for the commercialisation of harpin-based technology as a seed treatment in Monsanto’s major row crops and vegetables

Conversations about plant biotechnology: Dr. Elíbio Rech, Embrapa, Brazil

Monsanto Vice President and Treasurer Robert A. Paley to retire; Tom D. Hartley to succeed Paley

Monsanto Company declares quarterly dividend

Monsanto Company launches new effort to help reduce nutrients and sediments in agricultural runoff by partnering with The Nature Conservancy, Iowa Soybean Association, Delta Wildlife and The National Audubon Society on conservation projects in the Mississippi River Basin

Monsanto confirms safety of research cotton in Texas

Monsanto's Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybeans receive European Union regulatory import approval

Monsanto to leverage its technology to enhance yield and economic value for farmers and investors

Monsanto Company completes acquisitions of CanaVialis and Alellyx

November 08

DEKALB enhances, extends early purchase program to better serve U.S. farmers delayed by late harvest

Independent scientists determine that conclusions of Austrian mouse study are flawed: no evidence of risk of GM crops

Brasil: Fundo de Pesquisa recebe R$ 7,8 milhões

Monsanto announces 2008 preliminary corn yield data; head-to-head trials underscore economic value U.S. farmers receive from Monsanto corn products

Monsanto’s statement on safety allegations related to transgenic maize NK603 X MON 810

Monsanto completes expansion of Jerseyville, Illinois facility, home of world's first biotechnology field trial

Monsanto Company to invest in technologies for sugarcane with acquisitions of CanaVialis and Alellyx

Monsanto establishes graduate assistantship in plant breeding at Texas A&M University

Monsanto Company executives adopt 10b5-1 trading plans

Monsanto recognized as top biotechnology employer by Science magazine

Monsanto sees record sales in fiscal year 2008 - Growth serves as strong base for 2009

Monsanto increases 2008 earnings-per-share guidance, with growth continuing from the company's seeds-and-traits and Roundup businesses

Monsanto Company completes sale of Posilac bovine somatotropin and related business

September 08

Asgrow brand AccuSure Seed Count System introduced for the brand’s Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybean seed

Monsanto named a 100 Best Company by Working Mother magazine

Monsanto communications initiative highlights the need for sustainable approaches to agriculture

Monsanto Company supports plant breeding and genetics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

BASF Monsanto: Frontrunners in securing and increasing yield in crops
BASF Monsanto: Vorreiter für sichere und höhere Erträge bei Nutzpflanzen

Monsanto revises full-year 2008 earnings per share guidance based on better than anticipated results for seeds and traits

Conversations about plant biotechnology: Canadian farmer Fred Meister

Monsanto scientists step closer to unlocking greater yield potential of corn - Agriculture company produces genetic blueprint of female corn line

Monsanto sees growing opportunity for biotech traits globally - R&D pipeline products poised to deliver yield benefits and value to farmers

Monsanto announces groundbreaking for DEKALB corn seed production facility

Kansas, Nebraska corn farmers eligible for insurance premium savings - Monsanto triple stack technologies only product approved for irrigated acres

Monsanto's Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybeans receive regulatory approval in China

Monsanto and Pilot Grove Coop reach settlement of a two-year dispute involving patent infringement

August 08

Acceleron brand seed treatments provide growers new seed performance technology from Monsanto Company

Monsanto and Evogene collaborate on yield and stress research

Monsanto announces launch of Acceleron brand seed treatment

ADM, Deere and Monsanto to collaborate on corn stover research

Monsanto Company pledges $1 million to renovate offices and programs serving students in agriculture and life sciences at Iowa State University

Monsanto and China National Seed Group Corporation increase investments in existing corn seed joint venture in China

Eli Lilly and Company to acquire Monsanto's Posilac brand dairy product and related business

U.S. corn farmers who use Monsanto advanced technology are eligible for lower risk insurance premiums

Monsanto is extending its industry leadership through 2012, executives tell investors at annual field event

Monsanto to pursue divestiture of of its dairy product, Posilac bovine somatotropin

Monsanto Company declares quarterly dividend

July 08

Conversations about plant biotechnology: South African farmer Richard Sithole

New insect protection technology from Monsanto Company deregulated by USDA - Second generation corn borer technology offers greater control of common pests and provides reduced refuge opportunity for Southern U.S. growers

U.S. Federal Register:
- Availability of determination of nonregulated status for Monsanto corn genetically engineered for insect resistance designated as transformation event MON 89034

Monsanto announces key regulatory approvals for Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybeans in Mexico, Australia and New Zealand; product remains on track for 2009 launch

Deltapine soybeans to transition to Asgrow brand - Integration to offer southern U.S. soybean farmers faster breeding advances, higher yield potential

Monsanto Company completes acquisition of Semillas Cristiani Burkard

June 08

Conversations about plant biotechnology: Dietitian Mary Lee Chin discusses safety and benefits of GM foods

Strong results in Roundup, seeds and traits businesses propel Monsanto to record third-quarter and year-to-date results - Monsanto sees increased use of its corn seeds and traits globally, company expects seventh consecutive year of branded corn market share gains in U.S.

Monsanto Company and the Illinois Crop Improvement Association intiate important new relationship

BASF and Monsanto enter into agreement for new fungicide seed treatment solution in soybeans
BASF und Monsanto schliessen Vertrag über neue Fungizid-Saatgutbeize für Sojabohnen

Monsanto Company announces agreement to acquire Semillas Cristiani Burkard, the leading Central American corn seed company - Acquisition expected to expand Monsanto's hybrid corn portfolio in Central America enabling it to deliver dependable, high-yielding seeds to farmers

Monsanto Board of Directors increases quarterly dividend to 24 cents per share - Dividend has increased 300 percent since 2002 spinoff

Monsanto donates $1 million in support of Iowa flood relief efforts

Monsanto submits SmartStax for approval by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Monsanto Company completes acquisition of De Ruiter Seeds
Monsanto rondt overname De Ruiter Seeds
La empresa Monsanto completa la adquisición propuesta de De Ruiter Seeds

Landec Corporation and Monsanto enter into partnership agreement to develop broccoli and cauliflower varieties with novel traits

May 08

Monsanto contributes $65,000 to tornado relief and rebuilding efforts in Iowa

Monsanto's industry-leading seed position creates accelerated biotech trait opportunity in Latin America

Conversations about plant biotechnology: Potential advantages of GM cotton for Burkinabe farmers

Government of Pakistan and Monsanto sign letter of intent for the development of GM cotton

Monsanto growth drivers continue to drive strategy, leadership - Company leverages technology to boost yield, reduce risk for farmers

Monsanto and Syngenta reach royalty-bearing licensing agreement on Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybean technology

Monsanto leverages strategy, innovation extending its leadership

Monsanto's strong cash position allows it to extend competitive lead, return value to shareowners and farmers

April 08

Monsanto Company announces development of new learning center focused on water usage and crop production - $6 million investment creates focal point for testing drought-tolerant technologies in the Western Corn Belt

Monsanto Company and Mendel Biotechnology announce cellulosic biofuels collaboration

U.S. farmer excitement building around soybean economic and yield opportunities

Monsanto Company announces new three-year share repurchase program

Monsanto Company adds Janice L. Fields to its Board of Directors

University of Illinois and Monsanto Company establish the Monsanto Fellows in Plant Breeding Fund

Bayer CropScience and Monsanto enter agreement for new fungicide seed treatment option for corn farmers

Monsanto delivers record second-quarter results on strong growth of U.S. and international corn businesses, growing demand for Roundup

Researchers battle against dangerous corn toxin - Rising use of corn for food and fuel is creating heightened concerns about contamination of this staple crop with deadly aflatoxin

Monsanto announces Buchanan County, Iowa as lead location for new corn seed production facility

Monsanto announces planned expansion at its Roundup facility in Luling, Louisiana

March 08

Monsanto Company announces agreement to acquire De Ruiter Seeds, a leading global vegetable seed company
Monsanto maakt akkoord bekend over overname van De Ruiter Seeds, een wereldwijd toonangevend groentezadenbedrijf

Monsanto Company expansion in Kearney, Nebraska approaching completion

Monsanto Company breaks ground on new Dekalb corn seed production facility near Waco, Nebraska

Monsanto boosts fiscal-year 2008 earnings per share and free cash flow guidance - Second-quarter results exceed expectations given upside from seeds-and-traits and Roundup businesses

Glyphosate resistant Johnsongrass confirmed in two U.S. locations

Monsanto and Divergence sequence soybean cyst nematode genome

February 08

Monsanto’s Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybeans to be introduced on 1-2 million acres in 2009 - Breakthrough second-generation technology offers top-end yield potential

Monsanto welcomes emergence of viable Solutia, highlights anticipated financial effect

Monsanto is uniquely positioned to capitalize on flourishing agriculture demand - Company taps new opportunity with new global seed treatment platform, signs agreements with Becker Underwood and Plant Health Care

Brazilian farmer Waldir José Mingotti discusses how GM crops have simplified his operation and made it economically possible to continue farming

IDG's Computerworld recognizes Monsanto as a top Green IT Company for 2008

World Food Prize receives $5 million pledge from Monsanto to honor Norman Borlaug

Monsanto increases full-year 2008 ongoing earnings per share guidance based on strong demand for seeds and traits, Roundup and other glyphosate-based herbicides - Growing adoption of corn and soybean products by U.S. and Latin American farmers propel business, adoption sets up growth footprint for near-term trait offerings

Monsanto receives final regulatory approval in Japan, the Philippines and Taiwan for its second-generation soybean technology, Roundup Ready 2 Yield (MON 89788)

January 08

U.S. National Academy of Sciences recognizes Monsanto's Chief Technology Officer for development of agricultural biotechnology

Monsanto Company declares quarterly dividend

Monsanto announces testing program for glufosinate-tolerant cotton varieties - Announcement paves the way for industry's first three-way stack of herbicide-tolerant technologies

Monsanto's R&D pipeline set to deliver valuable products to farmers well into next decade

Monsanto sees most robust R&D pipeline in company history - Ten projects added or advanced in the pipeline; drought tolerant corn project moves into regulatory and commercial phase

Higher sales of Monsanto's Roundup, seeds and traits businesses in Latin America drive first-quarter results - Monsanto raises full-year EPS and free cash flow guidance

December 07

Monsanto hopes to sow benefits by tagging seed packets - The company's Agracetus division is set to launch a pilot next month to evaluate RFID for tracking cases of experimental seeds

Farmers across the U.S. realize double-digit yield advantage from DEKALB corn seeds with triple-stacked traits - DEKALB Genetics show more than 12 bushel per acre yield advantage in key maturity zone

U.S. corn farmers who use Monsanto advanced technology now eligible for lower risk premiums in four-state insurance pilot program

Plant Health Care and Monsanto sign agreement for the development and commercialization of Harpin-based technology

U.S. Federal Register: Monsanto Company - Availability of petition and environmental assessment for determination of nonregulated status for corn genetically engineered for insect resistance

Monsanto Board declares quarterly dividend

Monsanto announces commitment to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, joins Chicago Climate Exchange

Monsanto to invest US$5 million in Indonesian seed industry

Asgrow and DEKALB launch new website designed to offer farmers new online business tools

November 07

Approval of Solutia reorganization plan is 'great news,' Monsanto says

Deutscher Landwirtschaftsminister Seehofer: Zulassung gv-Pflanzen allein auf wissenschaftlicher Basis

On-farm research validates that Monsanto is delivering better corn seed and trait technology to the farm than leading competitors

Monsanto expands its sponsorship of the Peking-Yale Joint Agrobiotechnology Center

Monsanto expects to double gross profit over the next five years; Management team updates guidance for fiscal year 2008

Monsanto and Devgen describe new approach to insect protection

October 07

Devgen completes acquisition of seed assets from Monsanto subsidiaries in India and Monsanto Company subscribes to Devgen shares

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University and Monsanto ink deal to develop GM papaya seed

Monsanto Company executives adopt 10b5-1 trading plans

Science magazine recognizes Monsanto as one of the top ten employers in the biotechnology industry

Monsanto increases investment in Mendel Biotechnology

Monsanto announces Franz Innovation Award Scholarship

Monsanto sees record sales in fiscal year 2007; seeds and traits business contributes to strong fourth quarter and year-end results

Renowned plant pathologist Dr. Roger Beachy discusses current and future benefits of genetically engineered plants

Monsanto and Perten Instruments collaborate to develop tools for ethanol production

September 07

Newsham Genetics acquires Monsanto Choice Genetics

Monsanto corn technology approved for innovative crop insurance program

Strong adoption of Monsanto's seeds and traits internationally drives near-term growth

Monsanto collaborates with FOSS to develop analytical tools for soybeans, installs improved low-linolenic calibration system for 2007 fall harvest

Monsanto increases ongoing earnings per share guidance, provides free cash flow guidance for fiscal year 2007

Monsanto, Dow agreement paves the way for industry's first-ever, eight-gene stacked offering in corn

Devgen to acquire rice, sunflower, sorghum and pearl millet businesses in India and other Asian countries from Monsanto

Monsanto Company signs share subscription agreement with Devgen nv

Monsanto to provide information to Iowa Attorney General concerning seed, trait and chemistry business

Monsanto Company acquires Brazilian corn seed company Agroeste Sementes

Monsanto Company completes $21 million data center - Center will provide global IT support for growing data analysis needs

Monsanto investirá no Brasil cerca de US$ 28 milhões em uma nova tecnologia para soja exclusiva para a América do Sul

Iowa State University Research Foundation and Monsanto Company to collaborate on soybean technologies

August 07

Monsanto receives approval for the first stacked trait corn product in Argentina

Monsanto Company publishes pro forma financial information reflecting fiscal year 2007 cotton seed business acquisition and divestitures

Monsanto is well positioned for breakout growth in seeds and traits through the end of the decade, executives tell investors at second annual summer field event

Monsanto Philippines asks Ag Department to extend permit to propagate its Bt corn variant MON 810

Brazilian National Biosafety Technical Committee approves Monsanto Company insect-protected corn trait

Senesco Technologies signs license agreement with Monsanto Company

Monsanto Board of Directors increases quarterly dividend to 17.5 cents per share

New results from field testing in the southern hemisphere confirm the momentum in Monsanto's R&D pipeline

U.S. Federal Register: Determination of nonregulated status for Monsanto Company soybean MON 89788, genetically engineered for glyphosate herbicide tolerance

July 07

Monsanto's Roundup RReady2Yield soybean completes regulatory process in U.S. and Canada - Next-generation technology one step closer to farmers' fields, set to be key building block for soybean technology portfolio

Monsanto and John Deere support the formation of the Great Plains Canola Growers Association

Monsanto Company executives adopt 10b5-1 trading plans

Two studies show benefits of BT cotton in India

June 07

BASF and Monsanto form co-promotion agreement for Headline fungicide in corn and soybeans
BASF und Monsanto vereinbaren Zusammenarbeit bei der Vermarktung des Fungizids Headline für Mais und Sojabohnen

Seeds and traits business contributes to strong results in third quarter and year-to-date for Monsanto Company

Monsanto to invest $610 million U.S. corn production facilities, updates trait acreage

Bayer CropScience and Monsanto enter long-term business and license agreements for key enabling technologies - Agreements aim at creating new choices and more options for farmers

Monsanto Company completes divestiture of Stoneville and NexGen businesses, begins combining Delta and Pine Land business

Monsanto's Board of Directors declares quarterly dividend, amends bylaws to provide majority voting standard for elections of directors

Monsanto increases ongoing earnings per share guidance for fiscal year, provides initial third-quarter estimate

Monsanto Company extends $50,000 gift to the Agriculture in the Classroom Consortium

Monsanto's Harness and Degree herbicides to expand list of primary and rotational crops on their labels

Monsanto and Land O’ Lakes announce changes for DEKALB brand forage sorghum and SUDAX products

Monsanto Argentina lanza un nuevo curso electrónico sobre Maíz Bt

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approves natural refuge for Bollgard II cotton

Monsanto Company completes acquisition of Delta and Pine Land Company, seeks approval of related divestitures

2,000 U.S. corn growers to plant new YieldGard VT products in 2007

May 07

Monsanto Company reaches agreement with U.S. Department of Justice on elements of consent decree, set to complete its acquisition of Delta and Pine Land Company

University of Nebraska advances dicamba-resistance research

Monsanto Company forms holding company to invest in international fruit and vegetable seed companies, acquires Western Seed and Poloni Semences

Chromatin and Monsanto announce agreement to advance gene stacking technology

European Patent Office revokes Monsanto's soybean patent EP 301749 B1 in appeal proceedings

Monsanto Company disappointed with court decision against the USDA which suspends the planting of Roundup Ready alfalfa

April 07

U.S. corn seeds and traits business leads strong second-quarter and first-half performance for Monsanto Company

March 07

Geri Berdak joins Monsanto Company as Director of Public Affairs for the oilseeds and chemistry businesses

U.S. Federal Register: Return to regulated status of alfalfa genetically engineered for tolerance to the herbicide glyphosate (Monsanto Company and Forage Genetics)

BASF and Monsanto announce R&D and commercialization collaboration agreement in plant biotechnology
BASF und Monsanto starten Zusammenarbeit bei Forschung, Entwicklung und Vermarktung in der Pflanzenbiotechnologie
BASF e Monsanto anunciam acordo de colaboração em P&D e comercialização em biotecnologia vegetal
BASF y Monsanto anuncian acuerdo de colaboración en I&D y de comercialización en biotecnología vegetal

U.S. growers can continue to grow and use Roundup Ready alfalfa, but Monsanto Company is disappointed with the preliminary injunction affecting purchase and planting, will continue to support growers' right to choose Roundup Ready alfalfa for their forage operations

Monsanto and The Solae Company combine omega-3 technology to target rapidly growing opportunity

Monsanto Company supports U.S. growers right to choose Roundup Ready alfalfa for their forage operations; asks to intervene in lawsuit

Monsanto announces $2 billion credit facility

Monsanto launches new online weed resistance risk assessment program

Monsanto Company's annual pipeline technology update: "Putting technology to work in the field: 2007 R&D pipeline at a glance"

Third-party trials confirm the yield advantage of Monsanto's YieldGard Plus hybrids over Herculex hybrids

Congressman Bennie Thompson, Alcorn State University and Monsanto announce partnership to benefit black farmers and 1890 institutions university students

Increased continuous corn production creates more challenges for growers - Producers are encouraged to carefully evaluate hybrids to minimize challenges, maximize yield potential

Seminis streamlines its research and development focus - Company will drop select crops from its portfolio

Monsanto to advance soybean cyst nematode research by sharing state-of-the-art marker technology - Company offers academic researchers and public institutions access to royalty-free license

Monsanto highlights outlook for U.S. seeds and traits business, underscores six factors driving its longer-term growth

Inventor of Roundup to be inducted into National Inventors Hall of Fame - Dr. John Franz to join Eli Whitney, John Deere, and George Washington Carver for technological advances in agriculture

Devgen and Monsanto Company announce research and technology agreements

January 07

Premium for Vistive soybeans will nearly double to 55-65 cents per bushel for 2007 growing season

Monsanto shareowners reelect board members at the company's annual meeting

Monsanto Company declares quarterly dividend

Monsanto outlines new commitments to U.S. cotton producers - Initiatives focus on near-term and long-term sustainability for U.S. cotton producers

Ag Processing Inc. expands VISTIVE low-linolenic soybean program

Transgenic corn provides economic and environmental benefits to Spanish farmers

Texas A&M chair, fellowship named in honor of Norman Borlaug

Divergence and Monsanto extend collaboration to develop nematode-resistant soybeans, announce accomplishment of milestone

Corn seed and traits business, Roundup business drive first-quarter sales for Monsanto Company

Monsanto sees tremendous progress in R&D pipeline

December 06

Monsanto sales representatives and field agronomists prepared to address grower concerns about glyphosate-resistant giant ragweed

Deliberate release into the E.U. environment of GMOs for any other purposes than placing on the market:
- Notification according to Directive 2001/18/EC, Part B, for the deliberate release of MON 89034 × NK603 for the use in field trials in France.
- Notification according to Directive 2001/18/EC, Part B, for the deliberate release of MON 89034 xNK603 maize for the use in field trials in Spain.
- Notification according to Directive 2001/18/EC, Part B, for the deliberate release of MON 89034 x MON 88017 for the use in field trials in Spain.
- Notification according to Directive 2001/18/EC, Part B, for the deliberate release of NK603 for the use in field trials in France
- One year field trials programme (2007) for the deliberate release of MON 88017 maize protected against certain coleopteran insect pests (Diabrotica spp) and tolerant to glyphosate
- One year field trials programme (2007) for the deliberate release of MON 88017 x MON 810 maize protected against certain coleopteran and lepidopteran insects and tolerant to glyphosate herbicide.
- Notification according to Directive 2001/18/EC, Part B, for the deliberate release of NK603 x MON 810 for the use in field trials in France (2007).
- Notification according to Directive 2001/18/EC, Part B, for the deliberate release of MON 89034 × MON 88017 for the use in field trials in France

Monsanto Board Of Directors increases quarterly dividend to 12.5 cents per share

BASF and Monsanto announce agreement to develop and commercialize CLEARFIELD canola hybrids

University of Saskatchewan program gets USD$150,000 boost from Monsanto Fund

Monsanto’s American Seeds acquires Landec’s direct marketing and seed sales company, Fielder’s Choice Direct
Monsanto becomes exclusive sales and marketing agent for Landec’s Intellicoat seed coating technology in corn, oilseeds and cotton; receives an option to buyout the Intellicoat seed coating technology

Moisture probes demonstrate superior root performance of YieldGard Plus

November 06

Monsanto sees unprecedented early order activity for triple-stack traits by U.S. corn growers

Monsanto breaks ground on new soybean breeding facility

Growth and leadership are top priorities for the end of the decade, Monsanto executives tell European investors

Embrapa e Monsanto apresentam resultados de pesquisa

Preliminary results indicate that Monsanto's Yieldgard rootworm protected hybrids outyield competitive trait systems

October 06

Monsanto donates major collection of soybean plant seed to University of Arkansas

Monsanto applauds Kentucky Fried Chicken decision to switch to Vistive low-lin soybean oil to reduce trans fats

Monsanto Company and the National Association of Farm Broadcasting support future agriculture professionals by offering agriculture scholarship program

Monsanto adds Arthur H. Harper to Board of Directors

Monsanto unit's breeders work year-round to develop better pumpkins for Halloween

Monsanto Company's Chief Executive Officer adopts 10b5-1 stock trading plan

Monsanto Chief Technology Officer addresses the National Renewable Energy Conference

Ag productivity business contributes to Monsanto Company's strong fourth quarter - Seeds and traits business drives record sales in fiscal year 2006

Monsanto says new corn could produce bumper crops

September 06

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency extends registration for Monsanto's second-generation insect-protected cotton technology

Combi-pack helps alleviate hunger in South Africa, study says

U.S. public television series America’s Heartland begins its second season

Monsanto Fund makes $15 million gift Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

August 06

VISTIVE soybeans expanding in 2007 to meet growing consumer demand for healthy diets

Monsanto Company partners with Future Farmers of America youths to monitor for corn rootworm

Monsanto Company names second-generation Yieldgard insect control technology - New YieldGard VT™ brand products to provide more consistent insect control and higher yield potential

Monsanto Company to acquire Delta And Pine Land Company for $1.5 billion in cash

Sandia National Laboratories and Monsanto Company announce cooperative research agreement

Monsanto Company declares quarterly dividend

Monsanto breaks ground on new corn and soybean breeding facility in Indiana

July 06

Brazilian farmers talk about the benefits of GM crops

Monsanto Chief Technology Officer presents mid-season results on next-generation research projects

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency extends registration for Monsanto's Yieldgard Rootworm and Yieldgard Plus insect-protected corn technologies

North Dakota State University and Monsanto announce crop research collaboration

Processing for Monsanto's Vistive low-linolenic soybeans moves east for 2007

Monsanto Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel Charles W. Burson to retire - Deputy General Counsel David F. Snively to succeed Burson

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency extends registration for Monsanto's Bollgard insect-protected cotton technology

June 06

Monsanto Company: seed and traits business drives record third-quarter sales

Monsanto biology trait acreage: fiscal years 1996 to 2006 (PDF document)

Monsanto's American Seeds, Inc. announces five acquisitions to support locally-oriented business model

Monsanto Board Of Directors approves two-for-one stock split, declares quarterly dividend

May 06

Monsanto increases 2006 fiscal year earnings per share guidance

Monsanto focuses on innovative approaches to address challenges facing agriculture, unlocking yield potential for farmers

Monsanto plans to appeal district court summary judgment ruling on patent case related to glyphosate-tolerant corn technology

Biotechnology contributes to significant decrease in plowing

Progress in plant breeding and biotech programs, coupled with continued financial discipline, underscore Monsanto's success - Monsanto confirms earnings per share and free cash flow guidance for fiscal year 2006

April 06

Modular Genetics, Inc. achieves year one milestones in agreement with Monsanto Company

Monsanto Company adopts human rights policy

Monsanto announces US$1 million leadership gift: Monsanto Center For Biotech Education to be established within Iowa's FFA Enrichment Center

Seeds and traits buisness drives record second-quarter and first-half sales for Monsanto Company

Roundup Ready corn technology to be planted on more than 32 million acres

March 06

Roundup Ready corn technology to be planted on more than 32 million acres

Klaus Ammann speaks about agriculture, GM crops and biodiversity

Web-based seed package calculator offered by Stoneville and NexGen cottonseed brand adds value to seed investment

Monsanto announces indemnity collection system for unauthorized Bollgard cotton grown in Brazil

Brazilian antitrust agency imposes restrictions on Monsanto's accord with Fundacao Mato Grosso and Unisoja

Roundup Ready Flex cotton field trials document greater efficiency for farmers

Monsanto recommits to adding new value to U.S. soybean production

Monsanto’s American Seeds, Inc. announces two strategic acquisitions to support locally-oriented business model

February 06

Monsanto launches Roundup Ready alfalfa delivering unsurpassed weed control for improved yield and higher quality hay

Monsanto Company and University Of California resolve dispute over technology used to produce bovine somatotropin for dairy cows

Deliberate release into the E.U. environment of GMOs for any other purposes than placing on the market: Notification according to Directive 2001/18/EC, Part B, for the deliberate release of MON 88017 × MON 810 maize and its parental lines for the use in field trials in Germany.

Monsanto Company announces completion of exchange offer

Monsanto executives set to outline seeds and traits business potential, long-term business growth opportunities at investor conferences - Orders of U.S. seeds and traits appear strong, as research pipeline blossoms with next generation of product offerings

Monsanto welcomes filing of Solutia reorganization plan

Monsanto Company Chief Executive adopts 10b5-1 trading plan

U.S. Federal Register: Monsanto Company: Availability of determination of nonregulated status for corn genetically engineered to express high lysine levels

Cargill expands processing of VISTIVE low-linolenic soybeans to Lafayette, Indiana facility

January 06

Stoneville cotton announces introductory replant protection program

Renessen to test higher-value ethanol production system in new pilot plant

Dow Agrosciences and Monsanto reach global agreement, creating new choices for farmers

Monsanto Company declares quarterly dividend

Monsanto's YieldGard Rootworm corn technology receives European Union food approval

ADM to process Monsanto's VISTIVE low linolenic soybeans at Indiana facility - Agreement expands growing area for soybeans, which provide a trans fat solution to the food industry

Monsanto reports on advances in technology, development opportunities in research pipeline

Seeds and traits growth, Roundup business drive record first-quarter sales for Monsanto Company - Early indicators from first quarter also signal strong start to U.S. seed and trait sales

Monsanto’s second-generation rootworm corn technologies receive final regulatory clearance from USDA

December 05

Monsanto assists 140,000 farmers in Malawi with hybrid seed

Annual Report

Monsanto's board of directors declares increase in quarterly dividend to 20 cents per share - Dividend has increased by 67 percent since 2002 spin-off

Kellogg Company announces major initiative to reduce trans fat in foods; invests in newly developed low-linolenic soybean oil

Monsanto Company increases first-quarter earnings per share guidance, reconfirms full-year 2006 free cash flow and earnings guidance

November 05

Monsanto's VISTIVE low-linolenic soybeans to be offered in additional seed brands and expanded geographic distribution for 2006

New multimedia website brings benefits of agricultural biotechnology to life

Jury finds in favor of Monsanto in patent case involving Bayer CropScience and insect-protected corn technology

2005 grower survey shows high satisfaction with YieldGard® Plus and Roundup Ready® Corn 2

Monsanto sends 120,000 hand-picked corn ears to U.S. growers to demonstrate YieldGard Plus performance advantage

Monsanto executives outline growth strategy at biennial investor meeting, provide fiscal year 2007 guidance

October 05

YieldGard Plus corn technology withstands U.S. Midwest drought conditions: in-plant insect protection provides larger ears, bigger yield compared with insecticides

Monsanto and The Solae Company collaborate to develop new soy proteins

Monsanto Company announces share repurchase; board sets record and meeting date for next shareowners meeting

Monsanto Company reports fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2005 results

Cargill to process Monsanto's Vistive low-linolenic soybeans

Monsanto underscores commitment to product stewardship, introduces web site for weed resistance management

September 05

U.S. Federal Register: Monsanto Company - Availability of petition and environmental assessment for determination of nonregulated status for corn genetically engineered to express high lysine levels

AGP to process Monsanto's VISTIVE™ low linolenic soybeans for second year

Monsanto Company's Chief Financial Officer says recent success sets the stage for growth in 2006-2007

Monsanto Company and Targeted Growth, Inc. announce commercial licensing deal for yield enhancement gene

Arcadia Biosciences and Monsanto Company announce commercial licensing deal for nitrogen use efficiency technology in canola

New SilageProven™ corn hybrids from DEKALB and Asgrow offer potential for exceptional yield and milk per ton

Monsanto's glyphosate manufacturing facility nearly at full capacity following shutdown from Hurricane Katrina

Zeeland Farm Services to process Monsanto's Vistive™ low-linolenic soybeans in Michigan - Agreement expands growing area for soybeans, which provide a trans fat solution to the food industry

Monsanto's transformation

New additions to American Seeds, Inc. accelerate growth in Monsanto's regional seed company approach

Monsanto Company donates US$1 million to hurricane Katrina relief efforts

August 05

Monsanto's sticky trap monitoring program suggests spread of western corn rootworm variant

Monsanto Company announces pricing terms of exchange notes

CHS to process Monsanto’s Vistive™ low-linolenic soybeans

Monsanto Company completes sale of Enviro-chem Systems

Monsanto Company announces expiration of early participation period for exchange offer

European Commission authorises the import of GM maize MON 863 for use in animal feed

Monsanto Company declares quarterly dividendf

July 05

Investigations continue on case of difficult to control Palmer pigweed in Georgia

Monsanto Company announces exchange offer for up to $400 million of its 7 3/8 percent senior notes

Monsanto Company announces completion of share repurchase program

DEKALB seed brand grows stronger with addition of First Line soybean varieties and expertise

June 05

Monsanto Company announces US$400 million notes offering

Monsanto Chief Financial Officer exercises employee stock options, surpassing stock ownership requirement

Monsanto's Centralia, Illinois soybean seed facility receives top safety recognition

Monsanto Company reports third-quarter 2005 results

13-Week Dietary Subchronic Comparison Study with MON 863 Corn in Rats Preceded by a 1-Week Baseline Food Consumption Determination with PMI Certified Rodent Diet #5002

U.S. Federal Register:
Monsanto Co. and Forage Genetics International; Availability determination of nonregulated status for alfalfa genetically engineered for tolerance to the herbicide glyphosate

Monsanto Company to build US$21 million new data center

Integration of Monsanto and Emergent Genetics should benefit cotton growers and retailers

Monsanto raises third-quarter 2005 ongoing earnings per share estimates

Monsanto joins Solutia, creditors in proposal for Solutia reorganization

May 05

Monsanto obtains transitory agreement on GM soybean seeds royalties in South America

Seminis, Monsanto scientists see synergy

April 05

New America's Heartland public TV series to celebrate agriculture

Monsanto cooperating with Illinois Attorney General to provide information regarding biotechnology crop licensing

European Commission announces the continued acceptance of 15 Monsanto biotech traits for processed feed products

Monsanto takes action to ensure that U.S. farmers can have total confidence in availability and marketability of Monsanto corn products

European Patent Office:
Monsanto's European patent on herbicide-tolerant plants maintained in limited form
Maintien sous une forme limitée d'un brevet européen relatif à des plantes résistantes à un herbicide

Monsanto Company reports second-quarter 2005 results

Monsanto completes acquisition of Emergent Genetics' cotton business

March 05

Deliberate release into the E.U. environment of GMOs for any other purposes than placing on the market:
- Five year field trials programme (2005-2009) for development of genetically modified maize MON 88017 protected against Corn Root Worm (Diabrotica virgifera) and tolerant to glyphosate - Monsanto Agriculture SA - France
- Five year field trials programme (2005-2009) for development of genetically modified maize MON 88017 x MON 810 protected against certain Coleopteran and Lepidopteran insects and tolerant to glyphosate herbicide - Monsanto Agriculture SA - France

Monsanto management raises second-quarter and fiscal year 2005 earnings per share estimates

Monsanto encouraged by enactment of Brazilian biosafety law

Monsanto Company to acquire selected agricultural genomics assets from Icoria

Monsanto and the University of Nebraska sign agreement to develop crops tolerant to the broadleaf herbicide dicamba

Monsanto completes acquisition of Seminis

Brazilian regulatory body approves Monsanto’s insect-protected Bollgard cotton

Monsanto unlikely to resurrect biotech wheat

U.S. Federal Register:
Monsanto Co. and KWS SAAT AG - Determination of nonregulated status for sugar beet H7-1 genetically engineered for tolerance to the herbicide glyphosate

Monsanto obtains U.S. regulatory clearance for Roundup Ready Flex cotton technology

Modular Genetics and Monsanto Company collaborate to develop platform to optimize protein properties

Genaissance and Monsanto team up with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to map soybean genome

U.S. Court of Appeals finds in favor of Monsanto Company in antitrust case brought by activist

Monsanto joins forces with Team Ethanol to increase public awareness around corn-based renewable energy

NC+ Hybrids joins Monsanto's American Seeds, Inc. and Channel Bio Corp., providing additional opportunity to serve growers with new technology

February 05

Monsanto annnounces plans for a new corn breeding facility in Nebraska

Monsanto Company to acquire Emergent Genetics, a leading cotton seed company

Approval for Monsanto's Roundup Ready corn will bring more ag biotech benefits to farmers in the Philippines

Bayer CropScience, Max Planck Society, Monsanto Company resolve agrobacterium patent dispute

January 05

Monsanto shareowners approve board members at the company's fifth annual meeting

Monsanto to launch next cotton seed in 2006

Monsanto announces settlements with U.S. Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission related to Indonesia

Monsanto reports first-quarter 2005 financial results

U.S. Federal Register: Availability of determination of nonregulated status for Monsanto cotton MON 88913, genetically engineered for tolerance to the herbicide glyphosate

December 04

Monsanto management provides updated first-quarter and fiscal year 2005 EPS guidance; plans reserve for various Solutia-related liabilities

European Union approves Roundup Ready Corn 2, removes requirement to use Market Choices certification mark

Jury finds in favor of Monsanto Company and co-defendant in patent infringement case brought by Syngenta Seeds

Experience paves the way for continued innovation in biotechnology, says Monsanto Chief Technology Officer

November 04

U.S. Federal Register:
- Monsanto Co. and Forage Genetics International; Availability of petition and environmental assessment for determination of nonregulated status for alfalfa genetically engineered for tolerance to the herbicide glyphosate
- Monsanto Co.: Availability of petition and environmental assessment for determination of nonregulated status for cotton genetically engineered for tolerance to the herbicide glyphosate

Monsanto highlights availability of YieldGard Plus with Roundup Ready Corn 2 technology for 2005 season - Industry's first triple trait offering provides corn growers insect and weed control option

Monsanto forms American Seeds, Inc., in investment vehicle for regional seed companies

Continued investment in biotechnology and early entry position Monsanto at leading edge of industry trend

October 04

Monsanto gift establishes graduate student fellowship at Iowa State University

Industry partners expand Fuel Your Profits initiative to growers' tables

Monsanto's Roundup Ready Corn 2 technology completes European Union food approval process

Arysta LifeScience enters into an agreement to acquire Monsanto-Moviagro Ag-Chem assets in Chile: reorganizes South American management to capture new opportunities

Paraguayan official approves commercial planting of soybean varieties with Monsanto's Roundup Ready technology

U.S. Federal Register: Monsanto Co. and KWS SAAT AG; availability of petition and environmental assessment for determination of nonregulated status for sugar beet genetically engineered for tolerance to the herbicide glyphosate

Court rules in favor of Monsanto, eliminates substantial damage claim by Delta and Pine Land

Monsanto Company reports fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2004 results; increases growth projections for fiscal years 2005 and 2006

Monsanto wins key patent dispute regarding dicot plant transformation

Cargill to process Monsanto's VISTIVE™ low linoleic soybeans

U.S. Federal Register: APHIS has received a petition from Monsanto Company seeking a determination of nonregulated status for cotton designated as MON 88913

September 04

Monsanto Chief Technology Officer to preview advancing pipeline of next-generation biotech traits

Planters take on Monsanto over seed fees -- and sometimes go to jail

Monsanto’s royalty plan rejected by Argentina

Devgen and Monsanto announce collaboration to discover new insect control methods

Monsanto acquires the North American canola seed assets of Advanta B.V.

Monsanto management raises free cash flow guidance for fiscal year 2004; reaffirms earnigs-per-share guidance

Monsanto's BT cotton seed sales soar in India

Mid-season survey highlights high satisfaction with Monsanto’s YieldGard Rootworm and YieldGard Plus Trait technologies

Monsanto, Paraguay farmers negotiate over soy royalties

Monsanto launches Vistive™ soybeans; will provide a trans fats solution for the food industry

August 04

Monsanto announces lower list price for Roundup Original® MAX and rolls out enhanced elements for 2005 Roundup Rewards® Program

Monsanto market power scrutinized in lawsuit

Monsanto notified that U.S. Department of Justice has concluded its inquiry related to the glyphosate herbicide industry

July 04

Monsanto donation expected to benefit global soybean breeding and research efforts

Syngenta files antitrust lawsuit against Monsanto

Monsanto requests termination of Syngenta's Roundup Ready soybean license based on breach of contract - Lawsuits also filed challenging Syngenta's access to Monsanto's Roundup Ready corn

U.S. Food and Drug Administration says Monsanto biotech wheat is safe for consumers

Nearly 2,000 growers across 18 U.S. states are among the first to plant YieldGard Plus corn

Monsanto's Roundup Ready Corn 2 technology advances in European regulatory process; decision is welcome progress in regulatory path for product

Roundup Ready corn approval in Argentina underscores value and benefits of agricultural biotechnology

U.S. National Corn Growers Association announces valuable maize genome data now available to scientists: Ceres, DuPont, Monsanto transfer genetic information to improve public research

Investigations continue on isolated case of difficult to control common ragweed in Missouri

June 04

Monsanto completes regulatory process in Japan for its YieldGard Plus insect-protected corn technology

Monsanto Company reports third-quarter 2004 results

Monsanto management raises third-quarter and fiscal year earnings per share estimates; also increases free cash flow guidance for fiscal year 2004

May 04

Monsanto Company's 'first-to-invent' insect-protected plants position is underscored with Dow AgroScience abandonment of California patent case

Monsanto suspends GM canola programs in Australia

Monsanto to realign research portfolio, development of Roundup Ready wheat deferred

Monsanto introduces the new 05 Elite Asgrow and DEKALB soybean varieties

Monsanto board declares dividend increase of approximately 12 percent; management raises earnings per share guidance for fiscal year 2004

April 04

Monsanto receives final safety certificates from Chinese government for Roundup Ready(R) canola

March 04

Court revives Bayer, Monsanto lawsuit

Monsanto Company reports second-quarter 2004 results

Monsanto signs agreement to divest certain assets of its European wheat and barley business to RAGT Génétique

Monsanto raises idea of U.S.-only GMO wheat release

NCGA leads industry initiative to advance sequencing of the maize genome. Ceres, DuPont, Monsanto transfer important genetic information to improve public research

Monsanto, Gowan and Margarita reach agreement on sale of triallate chemical business

2003 yield results indicate yield potential of 2004 Asgrow and DEKALB soybean varieties

Monsanto demonstrates significant support of efforts to fuel ethanol demand
Monsanto's Fuel Your ProfitsSM Initiative awards Hall County with its first E85 pump

Monsanto pledges financial and technical support to boost competitiveness of U.S. soybean growers and soy industry
Monsanto joins with soybean industry on initiatives that increase competitiveness of U.S. soygrowers

February 04

Monsanto selects Smart Software's SmartForecasts to improve forecasting process

Monsanto’s chief executive expects expanding seeds and traits business to fuel company’s mid-term growth

Syngenta and Monsanto offer farmers broad access to agricultural technologies
Syngenta und Monsanto bieten Landwirten breiten Zugang zu landwirtschaftlichen Technologien

China approves permanent import safety certificates for Monsanto's GM soybeans, corn and cotton imports

Retired Southern Illinois farmer files class-action lawsuit against Monsanto

Monsanto wheat patent disputed

Monsanto Company reports financial results for periods ended Dec. 31, 2003 and 2002

Monsanto wins key patent dispute regarding insect-protected plant technology

January 04

Monsanto shareowners approve board members at the company's third annual meeting

Roundup WeatherMAX users report high satisfaction; cite improvements in formulation and performance

Extensive research and development give 36 new DEKALB and Asgrow hybrids industry-leading germplasm and traits

2003 yield results show Asgrow and DEKALB varieties offer soybean growers higher profit potential

Monsanto Canada Inc. set for Supreme Court of Canada appearance in patent infringement case

Monsanto, Pioneer defend seed pricing discussions

Questions seen on seed prices set in the 90's

Monsanto reports first-quarter 2004 results

December 03

Fitch Ratings affirms Monsanto's 'A-/F2' ratings, outlook revised to negative

Monsanto increases first-quarter 2004 earnings per share guidance

Monsanto responds to Solutia’s Chapter 11 filing

Sterling Chemicals and Monsanto Company reach agreement to reopen production facility, establishing supply agreement for Roundup production

Monsanto 2003 annual report now available online

November 03

Monsanto and National Association Farm Broadcasters team up for ag's future

Monsanto executives outline growth strategy through evolution to seeds and traits company at investor meeting

Bayer CropScience and Monsanto submit joint application for trialing GM canola in New South Wales

Secretaria de acompanhamento econômico impõe restrições a parcerias da Monsanto
Brazilian economic watchdog agency places restrictions on Monsanto

Monsanto receives EPA registration for Yieldgard Plus insect-protected corn, first biotech product designed to control both the corn borer and corn rootworm pests

October 03

Monsanto research platform focuses on reducing unhealthy fats in soybean oil

Monsanto provides information on company's field trial compliance program for biotechnology-derived crops

Monsanto Company reports financial results for period ended Aug. 31, 2003; announces mid-term strategic actions

Monsanto donates research to help develop provitamin A enhanced maize for Africa

Bayer CropScience and Monsanto reach agreement providing farmers broader access to patented technology

Monsanto Australia welcomes Roundup Ready canola Risk Management Plan

U.S. District Court rules in favor of Monsanto, denies class-action in biotech-antitrust suit

September 03

Seed corn insecticide treatments announced by DEKALB and Asgrow

Monsanto shares upgraded to 'Hold' from 'Avoid' by S&P Equity Research Services

Monsanto to offer Syngenta seed treatment sorghum fungicide package

Monsanto teams up with industry leaders to provide a major boost to ethanol and corn growers

Monsanto Chief Executive says Monsanto's evolution to agricultural company fueled by seeds and traits business continues

Delta and Pine Land Company announces court action in lawsuit against Monsanto

August 03

Washington University in St. Louis, Monsanto Co., awarded patent for technology that creates disease-resistant crops

July 03

Fitch Ratings affirms Monsanto's 'A-/F2' ratings

Monsanto summer field days highlight 30 new soybean varieties that prove growers can have high yields and in-seed defense packages, too

Monsanto Company reports second-quarter 2003 results

Monsanto Company announces share repurchase

Australian Regulator approves Bollgard II biotech cotton

Monsanto's board of directors approves fiscal year change; change aligns the company's business cycle with its customers

June 03

Biotechnology cottons on as Australian Office of the Gene Technology Regulator approves popular biotechnology crop

Monsanto Chief Executive Officer announces changes to organizational structure and management team

May 03

Monsanto Vice President emphasizes importance of seed partners to Monsanto's success

Hugh Grant is elected President and Chief Executive Officer of Monsanto Company

Canadian Wheat Board asks Monsanto to put the brakes on roundup ready wheat

Genes analyzed by Paradigm Genetics enter crop testing pipeline at Monsanto

Monsanto wins patent dispute over Bayer regarding herbicide-tolerant corn

Monsanto to try new Bt cotton strains in India

Monsanto announces Exce