Monsanto Agricultural Products

Monsanto was an American agrochemical and agricultural biotechnology corporation founded in 1901. For decades, it was a leading producer of genetically engineered seeds and the herbicide glyphosate, known commercially as Roundup. The company's history is marked by its evolution from a chemical firm into a specialized agricultural giant that revolutionized modern farming through biotechnology.

In June 2018, Monsanto was acquired by the German pharmaceutical and life sciences company Bayer AG. Following the acquisition, the name 'Monsanto' was retired as a corporate brand name to address reputation challenges and consolidate the agricultural business under the Bayer Crop Science division. Today, the legacy products of Monsanto are manufactured globally across numerous facilities in North America, Europe, and South America, maintaining a dominant presence in the global food supply chain.

Currently, the ultimate owner is Bayer AG, headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany. The former Monsanto operations are fully integrated into Bayer's Crop Science segment, which handles the development, production, and marketing of seeds and crop protection solutions worldwide.