Monsanto's YieldGard VT(R) Corn Technologies Receive European Union Regulatory Approval

Monsanto's YieldGard VT(R) Corn Technologies Receive European Union Regulatory
Approval

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 30, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Monsanto Company (NYSE:
MON) welcomed today the European Union authorization of two of its corn
technologies, YieldGard VT Pro(TM) (MON 89034) and YieldGard VT Rootworm/RR2®
(MON 88017). The decision covers the import, processing and food and feed use
of these products. The final step in the approval process is publication of
the decision by the European Commission.

These approvals follow the European Food Safety Authority's positive opinions
on the safety of the products in December 2008 for YieldGard VT Pro and April
2009 for YieldGard VT Rootworm/RR2.

Monsanto's YieldGard VT corn technologies deliver important benefits to
farmers by helping to increase yields while using fewer inputs, thus
contributing to greater sustainability in agriculture.

"We welcome the Commission's decision to follow the independent scientific
advice of the European Food Safety Authority," noted Jerry Hjelle, Monsanto's
Vice President of Global Regulatory. "These approvals will enable farmers in
North and South America to improve productivity in a more sustainable manner.
Moreover, these authorizations will provide market access for these products
needed by European livestock producers. We hope for timely EU approvals for
other existing and pipeline products."

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NOTE TO EDITORS: YieldGard VT, YieldGard VT Pro and YieldGard VT Rootworm/RR2
are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC.

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