Monsanto Invests $20 Million In Global Breeding Program
30 October 2014 
Monsanto Company reinforced its commitment to further improve the genetic potential of seeds by investing $20 million into integrated technology centers as part of its global breeding program, the company announced. These technology centers will utilize continuing advancements in data science, genomic breeding methods and predictive analytics to further enhance seeds. This work will help farmers unlock untapped yield potential as they produce crops to help nourish our growing world.
“We are at a unique inflection point in the evolution of plant breeding where data science and predictive analytics will help to unlock previously untapped potential of plant genetics,” said Sam Eathington, Monsanto vice president of global plant breeding. “Monsanto is committed to continue to deliver new agricultural solutions through plant breeding so that farmers can keep up with the growing demands of food production in the face of population growth and climate change.”
Read more about the plan here.
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