Over its 108-year history, Monsanto Co, the world's largest seed company, has evolved from primarily an industrial chemical concern into a pure agricultural products company.

While Monsanto Co is considered a leader in research, development and marketing of genetically modified crops, a handful of other corporate giants are also staking a claim to feeding the world with biotech corn, soy and other crops.

Norman Borlaug, the father of the Green Revolution of the 1960s and 1970s, had only months to live when he received a visit from an old friend, Rob Fraley, chief of technology for Monsanto Co.

Monsanto Co. on Tuesday reiterated that it expects to earn $3.10 to $3.30 per share in fiscal 2010.

Less than a month after buying Wyeth, drug giant Pfizer Inc. has mapped out a new structure for its research and development operations.

Monsanto Co., the world's biggest seed maker, on Tuesday said it is opening its first research center in China.

Flamboyant lawyer John O'Quinn, who won billions in verdicts against makers of breast implants, pharmaceuticals and tobacco products, died Thursday in a traffic wreck. He was 68.

Time Warner Inc. on Thursday named the chief executive of Schering-Plough Corp. to its board.

Monsanto, the world's biggest seed maker, says its fourth-quarter loss widened to $233 million in the fourth quarter on a decrease in sales.

A private research group's forecast of economic activity rose in August for the fifth straight month, the latest sign the recession has neared an end.

Stocks edged up Thursday, with a brighter outlook from Procter & Gamble and a better-than-expected jobless claims report, countering a dim forecast from Monsanto.

Stocks edged up Thursday, with a brighter outlook from Procter & Gamble and a better-than-expected jobless claims report, countering a dim forecast from Monsanto.

Monsanto Co., the world's biggest seed maker, plans to make deeper work force cuts than previously announced, saying it will reduce its staff by about 8 percent to cut costs.

By Rodrigo Campos

The Dow fell for a fourth straight day Wednesday after the Fed said it expected to keep interest rates exceptionally low for an extended period.