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Seeding markets for food, fuel and feed

Monsanto

Monsanto CEO Hugh Grant

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by Kai Ryssdal
Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, August 27, 2008
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Part 1 of interview: Using technology to grow more food
Hugh Grant's bio
Interview transcript: Hugh Grant

EXECUTIVE SNAPSHOT

WHO: Monsanto Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Hugh Grant

EDUCATION: Grant earned a bachelor's of science degree in agricultural zoology with honors at Glasgow University. He also earned a post-graduate degree in agriculture at Edinburgh University, and a master's of business administration at the International Management Centre in Buckingham, United Kingdom.

WHAT YOU MAY NOT KNOW: He joined the company as a product development representative for Monsanto's agricultural business in 1981.

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Kai Ryssdal is the host and senior editor of Marketplace, public radio’s program on business and the economy. Follow Kai on Twitter @kairyssdal.
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Barbara Vaile's picture
Barbara Vaile - May 29, 2009

There is only net loss of topsoil, energy, and water when you grow fuel. We choose food and water. Stop subsidizing no-net-gain biofuel. Thirty-six states are approaching water crisis. Not good!

Thelma Cox's picture
Thelma Cox - Jan 19, 2009

I enjoyed your article and would like to hear from you in the future concerning, fuel, seeds, and feed.

Thelma Cox

Lee Burdett's picture
Lee Burdett - Aug 27, 2008

Please check out all of the individuals, families and farmers that Monsanto has adversely affected at
http://www.organicconsumers.org/monlink.cfm

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