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Tag Archives: Research

Center for Food Integrity

Center for Food Integrity Makes a Visit

On Friday, a group of us met with Charlie Arnot of the Center for Food Integrity. The center, of which Monsanto is one of numerous contributors, focuses on building trust between agriculture and consumers. And to that end, it does extensive consumer research, to learn what people expect of agriculture, what’s important to them, and what agriculture needs to do to build trust.

Charlie is the center’s CEO, and today he reviewed the consumer research completed in 2011, underscoring how shared values are more important than what the science might say (or might not say). Afterward, we asked him … Full Article »

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Originally published
April 3, 2012 by Glynn Young

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Helping Farmers Fight Plant Diseases

Today is the deadline for the applications for the 2012 Monsanto Beachell-Borlaug International Scholars Program. We asked some of the current scholars to provide a perspective on what their experience has been with the program. More information can be found at Monsanto’s corporate web site.

By Kebede Muleta

Native country: Ethiopia
Home University: Washington State University (U.S.)
Collaborating organization: USDA-ARS

After graduating with a BS degree in plant science and later a MS degree in plant pathology from Haramaya University, I was able to receive the opportunity to work in various research institutes and agricultural universities. This has given … Full Article »

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Originally published
February 1, 2012 by Monsantoco

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Beachell-Borlaug Scholars Speak Out

The deadline for applications for the Monsanto Beachell-Borlaug International Scholars Program (MBBISP) is Feb. 1. Monsanto established this program in 2009 in honor of two of the world’s most pre-eminent rice and wheat breeders, Drs. Henry Beachell and Norman Borlaug. Their lifelong work laid the foundation for the tremendous increases in rice and wheat production that continue to help feed the world today. Since its inception in 2009, the program thas accepted 38 applicants.

Two scholars share their experiences below.… Full Article »

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Originally published
January 27, 2012 by Monsantoco

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Scholars Speak on the Beachell-Borlaug Program

The Monsanto Beachell-Borlaug International Scholars Program develops highly educated rice and wheat plant breeders who can serve as agricultural leaders. In 2009, recognizing the importance of rice and wheat in global food security, Monsanto pledged $10 million to improve yields in these crops as part of our commitment to sustainable agriculture. The program is named in honor of Drs. Henry Beachell and Norman Borlaug, two of the world’s pre-eminent rice and wheat breeders.

Administered by Texas AgriLife Research at the Texas A&M University System, the program supports projects that allow students to develop advanced breeding techniques and gain experience … Full Article »

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Originally published
January 12, 2012 by Monsantoco

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Beachell-Borlaug Scholar Applications Now Open

Since 2009, Monsanto has sponsored the Beachell-Borlaug International Scholars Program to develop highly educated rice and wheat plant breeders who can serve as agricultural leaders. The program is named in honor of Drs. Henry Beachell and Norman Borlaug, two of the world’s pre-eminent rice and wheat breeders.

The program, administered by Texas AgriLife Research at the Texas A&M University System, provides a full package of support, including a generous student stipend, tuition, applicable fees, health insurance, research fees and travel, as well as funds for the collaborating institution and advising professor. It also supports projects that allow the student … Full Article »

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Originally published
November 4, 2011 by Monsantoco

Innovation Conserves Water in Hawaii

Water is a limited resource. According to FAO, agriculture is the world’s largest consumer of water. Between now and 2050 the world’s water supply will have to feed and create livelihoods for an additional 2.7 billion people. It is essential to identify ways to preserve this precious resource.

By making key changes in irrigation and fertigation practices, Monsanto Hawaii’s production research and manufacturing teams have saved more than 11 million gallons of water or enough water for more than 150 households for a year.

The research team undertook a series of studies at the Molokai and Kunia locations in … Full Article »

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Originally published
August 1, 2011 by Monsantoco

We're all in this together…

Editor’s note: Rory Herron is one of two UK interns spending their summer at Monsanto’s global headquarters, under a program with Scotland’s Saltire Foundation. The Saltire Foundation is an independent charitable organization representing a new vision for Scotland, providing invaluable opportunities through experience, learning and business networking. Its undergraduate internship programme offers Scotland’s students the chance to spend 8 weeks working at a top multinational company with the aim of encouraging candidates to develop their confidence, skills and capacity to succeed.

By Rory Herron

I’m the youngest of seven children. Before I was born in Ireland, my parents and … Full Article »

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Originally published
July 29, 2011 by Monsantoco

The Scottish Are Coming! The Scottish Are Coming!

By Kitty Gordon

Avid “Beyond the Rows” readers will have been introduced to my fellow intern Rory, and will know a little about who we are, and why we’re with Monsanto for the summer. For those of you who haven’t had the good fortune to read Rory’s blog, I’ll fill in the gaps.

My name is Kitty Gordon. I am a 26 year old Communications and Public Relations student from Aberdeen in the north east of Scotland, and part of the fantastic Saltire program.

The Saltire Foundation is a Scottish organization established in 2006 with a view to … Full Article »

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Originally published
July 25, 2011 by Monsantoco

New Experiences, Perceptions & Lessons

By Rory Herron

It’s not very often that a student from a Scottish University gets the opportunity to spend a summer working abroad in one of the world’s most successful companies. Yet thanks to a relatively new Scottish initiative, The Saltire Foundation, I am one of 54 successful student applicants lucky enough to be doing just that: having the experience of a lifetime; enjoying 8 weeks of summer in the busy offices of one of the world’s most exciting and innovative multinational companies.

My name is Rory Herron; I’m 22 years old and hail from County Derry in Ireland. … Full Article »

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Originally published
July 15, 2011 by Monsantoco

Gothenburg Learning Center Highlights Agricultural Conservation

By Sara Duncan

Water limitations are constant constraints to western agricultural production. In 2008, Monsanto pledged to reduce, by one-third, soil, land, water and energy resources required to produce a unit of its corn, soybeans and cotton crops between 2000 and 2030.

Using a combination of advanced breeding, biotechnology and improved farm-management practices, the company is helping farmers make the most efficient use of precious resources that are vital to meeting growing demand for food, fiber and fuel. In 2009, Monsanto opened a learning center in Gothenburg, Nebraska, dedicated to showcasing efforts to support sustainable agriculture.

“The most difficult part … Full Article »

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Originally published
June 30, 2011 by Monsantoco