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Corn
Monsanto's work in plant breeding adds value to corn crops by maximizing genetic gains, so farmers have a strong foundation at the beginning of the growing season.
Today, our researchers use breeding techniques and technology tools such as genomics, crop analytics, and molecular breeding, commonly known as marker-assisted breeding, to unlock the yield potential within the seed.
Monsanto offers corn farmers the ability to control weeds and pests with a single seed through a process known as "trait stacking." Our premium YieldGard® VT product, with multiple stacked traits to increase yields and maximize insect protection in roots and stalks, builds on the successes of YieldGard® Rootworm, YieldGard® Corn Borer and Monsanto's herbicide-tolerant technology, Roundup Ready® Corn 2.
For farmers planting primarily for ethanol, our Processor Preferred hybrids are built to produce higher yield and more ethanol per acre – meeting the needs of both growers and producers.
Whether they opt for single or stacked traits or a combination, farmers find increased yield potential with the Roundup Ready and YieldGard families of products listed below.
