Basic Information
Monsanto Company is an American multinational agricultural company founded by John Francis Queeny, with its headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Its flagship product, Roundup, is a globally recognized glyphosate herbicide. Monsanto's agricultural innovation system includes several technological platforms such as traditional breeding, agricultural biotechnology, crop protection, bio-agents, and data science. The company is also currently a leading producer of genetically engineered (GE) seeds worldwide, collaborating with other companies to address global food challenges and sustain the environment.