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Michael D. Chason |
IMMEDIATE February 17, 2009
Monsanto Mobile Technology Unit
to Visit ABAC February 18-20
TIFTON – Monsanto and Abraham Baldwin
Agricultural College invite you to tour the Monsanto Mobile Technology Unit, a
unique showcase of agricultural science and innovation. University students, local ag youth, and
agricultural influencers in the community will have the opportunity to tour
this traveling exhibit when it is visiting ABAC in Tifton, GA, Feb. 18-20.
The Mobile Technology Unit is a 53-foot long, 1,000 square-foot interactive display featuring Monsanto's latest advances in seed breeding, biotechnology and new product development designed to help farmers be successful.
This one of a kind, hands-on exhibit, highlights how:
· Monsanto seed breeders are using "exotic" seed germplasm from around the world to develop new, high-performing crops for U.S.
farmers.
· Advanced new biotech genes are being developed that not only provide improved weed and insect control, but also improved
stress tolerance, healthier food
oils and stronger yields.
· Monsanto is utilizing MRI diagnostic technology – the same used for human patients – to scan million of corn seeds each year to
analyze oil content to help produce higher quality grain.
As a company focused solely on agriculture, Monsanto invests nearly $2 million a day in new product research and development. The Mobile Technology Unit is designed to provide farmers across the country with a firsthand look at the company's commitment to their success through technology innovation.
The Division of Agriculture and Forest Resources is home to Family and Consumer Sciences, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Horticulture, Wildlife, Ag Business, Animal Sciences, Forestry and Agronomy.
The MTU will be located on ABAC North Parking Lot off Moore Hwy. Walkups are welcome, or to schedule a group tour contact Ashley Williamson at awilliamson@abac.edu or 229-391-5057.
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