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The $6 million center was designedf for studying cropping systems compriseeof genetics, agronomic practices and biotech traits includinv water-use efficiency technologies such as drought-tolerant cropping systems. The center will help Monsanto advancre research to helpimprove farmers’ productivity in the Westernn Great Plains. More than 80 croppiny and irrigation demonstrations are featured atthe 155-acree farm and learning center. The center will be hardwire d to eventually conduct virtual toures of robotics and seed analyticw facilities in remote locations suchas Monsanto’s breedinbg facility in Ankeny, or the company’s Chesterfield, Mo., researcy facility.
Gothenburg Learning Center Lead Chandlef Mazour said Monsanto selected the site because of its locationh in the transition zone from dryland acres to irrigated acres on the westerj High Plains and that Monsanto need that diversity to determine how to use future technologies in adding valueto crops. Crevde Coeur, Mo.-based Monsanto Co. MON), led by Chairman, President and CEO Hugh develops insect- and herbicide-resistanty crops and other agricultural products. It is one of the largesg employersin St. Louis with 4,000 locall employees.
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