Indiana-based seed company to continue quality seed and service businesses

Tipton County, Indiana based Campbell Seed, Inc. (“Campbell Seed”) announced today that it will transfer its sales and marketing business to a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Seeds, Inc. (ASI), a holding company formed by Monsanto Company.

The business will continue to operate under the name Campbell Seed as an independent company, bringing its customers the same quality they have known for years past. “By joining ASI, we will be able to more directly connect our customers to significant innovations in genomics-based breeding and other new trait technology, while still maintaining our strong brand independence,” said Scott Campbell. Campbell has served as president of Campbell Seed.

While the sales side of Campbell Seed will join ASI, the production side remains under the new company name of Total Seed Production. Both Campbell Seed and Total Seed Production will remain in Tipton County and continue to support the community. Campbell Seed will hold its 70th Anniversary Field Day, 31 August 2006 in Tipton, Indiana. Scott Campbell will continue to oversee the production operations of Total Seed Production and will serve as a consultant to ASI. Gary Bymaster will serve as general manager of Campbell Seed within ASI’s eastern region business.

Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) is a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality.