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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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Wheat needs technological investments to ensure long-term sustainability

For thousands of years, wheat has been relied on as a key crop due to its versatility, nutritional value, and ability to be grown across a variety of climates and conditions. Even though overall wheat production gains have fallen behind corn and rice in recent years, wheat is the leading source of vegetable protein in human food and a major staple crop in many world areas.

Although the need for wheat continues to increase with the growing global population, wheat acres planted in the U.S. have fallen significantly during the past three decades, due in large part because farmers often … Full Article »

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Originally published
December 2, 2011 by Monsantoco

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Talking with a Beachell-Borlaug Scholar

Applications are currently open for Monsanto’s 2012 Beachell-Borlaug International Scholars Program (MBBISP). One of the 2009 scholars was Godwin Macharia, a citizen of Kenya who is working on his PhD at the University of Minnesota. We caught up with Godwin recently and asked him his experiences with MBBISP.

Monsanto: Godwin, what area of research have you been working in since your acceptance in the Scholars program?

Godwin: With the emergence of Ug99, the new highly virulent race of wheat stem rust, there has been an increased urgency to discover genes that can be readily deployed in wheat programs to develop … Full Article »

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Originally published
December 1, 2011 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

The Beachell-Borlaug Scholarships

Monsanto’s Beachell-Borlaug International Scholars Program was created in 2009 as part of the company’s commitment to increasing crop yields – and doing so sustainably. Administered by Texas AgriLife Research, an agency of the Texas A&M University System, the program is named for Dr. Henry Beachell and Dr. Norman Borlaug, whose lifelong work laid the foundation for the tremendous increases in rice and wheat production that continue to help feed the world today.

The program’s goal is to develop highly educated wheat and rice plant breeders who can serve as future agricultural leaders. Program elements include a full … Full Article »

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Originally published
January 20, 2011 by Glynn Young

The Female Side of Farming – Don't Underestimate It

By Raegan Johnson

They’re there from sun up to sun down, operating machinery, cleaning equipment—whatever needs to be done. Tonya Ball, said they work just as hard—if not harder—than most of the boys. They are female farmers, and their role in agriculture is more significant than some may think.

FAO estimates that women produce between 60 to 80 percent of the food in most developing countries and are responsible for half of the world’s food production.

Ball’s husband introduced her to farming seven years ago. In Plainview, Texas, her family grows corn, wheat, milo and cotton.

“I do all of … Full Article »

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Originally published
April 6, 2010 by Monsantoco

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An Official Update at the Unofficial Start of 2010 Planting

Co-authored by Janice Person and Nick Weber

The unofficial start of planting season got under way today, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its 2010 Prospective Plantings report. It’s an annual report that the agency issues each March 31 as its best estimates on what farmers may plant for corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton and many other crops.

The quick highlights:

  • A record 78.1 million acres of soybeans
  • 88.8 million acres of corn (second-highest on record)
  • 53.8 million acres of wheat (lowest since 1970)
  • 10.5 million acres of cotton (15 percent higher than 2009)

According to Kansas farmer Darin … Full Article »

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Originally published
March 31, 2010 by Monsantoco

Social Media Coverage of Commodity Classic 2010

California Dreamin’ with Corn, Soybean, Wheat and Sorghum Growers

The 2010 Commodity Classic Show kicks off today in Anaheim, California. Classic (as its known to hip ag-sters) is the annual meeting of the nation’s corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum growers, hosted by the National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, and the National Sorghum Producers.

We have a team of Monsanto employees at the show providing live coverage to growers back home to growers who don’t want to miss out on the action.

Be sure to check out the Commodity Classic hub… Full Article »

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Originally published
March 4, 2010 by Monsantoco

My Ag Education Continues – A Visit to the Grain Elevator

I’ve visited a handful of row-crop farms, talked with dozens of farmers, stood on top of a lock and dam and been to a few farm shows during my short career in agriculture. There’s a lot I still need to do, but I was able to check “visit a grain elevator” off my list.

After visiting a farm, the elevator probably is the next place one should visit to learn about agriculture. In most ag communities, the elevator is the first stop for grain after harvest. The elevator is sort of like the final accounting of what took place … Full Article »

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Originally published
January 4, 2010 by Nick Weber