Biotech Updates

Monsanto's Stacked Trait Corn Technology Receives European Regulatory Approval

October 31, 2007

A full regulatory approval for food and feed use was given by the European Union for Monsanto's YieldGard® Corn Borer (MON810), stacked with the Roundup Ready® Corn 2 (NK603) trait, which was previously given an initial approval only for feed use in 2005. This means that this hybrid has now achieved the same regulatory import status as single trait corn products such as Roundup Ready Corn 2 and YieldGard Rootworm, as well as Monsanto's Roundup Ready soybeans.

The stacked trait has been used in farms across the U.S. and has provided farmers with a secure yield using minimal weed and insect management strategies.

The press release can be accessed at: http://monsanto.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=549