Archives for August 13, 2009

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Monsanto CFO to retire after 32 years

Monsanto’s executive vice president and chief financial officer Terry Crews has announced his retirement at the age of 53, after 32 years with what is now the world’s largest seed company.

Monsanto: ‘On the verge of a technology explosion’

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Monsanto’s CEO has said that the agricultural giant is on the verge of a technology explosion that it hopes will double yields in corn, soybeans and cotton by 2030, helping to meet increased demand for the crops.

High-fat diets linked to poor mental function

By Stephen Daniells

High consumption of fatty foods may reduce both cognitive function and physical endurance, according to results of a rat study from Oxford University.