Risk management

Monsanto will have two initiatives designed to help cotton producers address the agronomic risks of drought and glyphosate-resistant weeds.

Technology pricing

Monsanto will continue its commitment to price its technology in a way that shares the benefits with farmers. Additional efforts will be made to communicate how products are priced.

Global availability of new technology

Monsanto's objective is to develop seed and trait products that provide producers greater value than any other alternative.

Long-term sustainability

Changes in U.S. farm policy, international competition and other fundamental forces are expected to have a long-term impact on U.S. cotton producers. To help the industry plan for these changes, Monsanto will provide initial funding and support to the Cotton Foundation for a special project to look at the constraints, challenges and opportunities facing U.S. cotton production and marketing.