date:Jan 09, 2013
Strong seed corn sales in South America, Mexico and the United States contributed to strong results during the first quarter ended Nov. 30, 2012, at Monsanto Co.
Sales for Monsantos Seeds and Genomics segment increased 14% in the first quarter to $1,755 million, with corn seed and traits performance driving the first-quarter strength, the St. Louis-based company said.
Corn seed and traits net sales increased 27% over last years first quarter to $1,139 million, driven in part by the business st