Roundup Ready Soybeans

Newly Purchased Seed: An Integral Part of Sound Stewardship Purchasing new seed is a convenient way to ensure the product is of highest quality and higher yielding vs. bin run seed. Our seed meets strict quality standards and every unit is professionally conditioned, handled gently, and rigorously tested for purity and germination. All seed production fi elds are inspected by state certifying agencies. Buying new seed dramatically reduces splits/ foreign matter, is weed free, and ensures peace of mind. The economics of buying new seed vs. using bin run is a no-brainer. The average loss associated with cleanout is 10-15% with bin run soybeans. Multiple year tests from universities show new seed averages 1.9 – 2.7 bushel increase over bin run. There are additional limited warranty benefi ts associated with buying new seed. You get dealer agronomic support before and after the sale. Monsanto also supports the Roundup Rewards® program provided you purchase a Roundup® brand herbicide which has paid out over $500,000,000 to growers since 1997. Buying new seed supports new innovations and traits for the future. Monsanto spent $588 million in 2005 on research and development. New trait introductions take 7-9 years and cost $50-$100 million before commercial release.