Biotech Updates

DuPont Agric and Nutrition Continues to Grow Amidst New Technologies

February 16, 2007

DuPont Agriculture and Nutrition is expecting to grow sales and earnings in 2007 as efforts to invest in high growth opportunities in plant genetics and biotechnology step up. DuPont Group Vice President J. Erik Fyrwald said the company has significantly increased the amount of seed with the three-way stack of biotech traits that are in high demand. Along with strong momentum internationally, these actions will fuel growth in 2007 and position the company for accelerated growth in the years that follow. At the same time, DuPont is expanding the company's competitive advantage with next-generation biotech traits and advanced crop protection products.

Readers can access the press release at
http://pioneer.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=231.