We are committed to participating constructively in the political process, as such participation is essential to our company’s long-term success.

As a company committed to bringing new, valuable technologies to farmers and creating value for shareowners, we are engaged in the political process on matters important to our business.

For more information on our decision-making and corporate governance processes regarding political contributions in the United States, visit: www.monsanto.com/whoweare/Pages/political-disclosures.aspx.

Monsanto Included on 2012 CPA-Zicklin Index

The Center for Political Accountability (CPA) is a U.S. not-for-profit, non-partisan organization that was created to bring transparency and accountability to corporate political spending. Since 2003, CPA has become a recognized national leader, spearheading a highly visible and effective campaign for corporate political disclosure.

Working with more than 30 shareholder advocates, CPA is the only group to directly engage companies to improve disclosure and oversight of their political spending. Reporting includes contributions and payments to trade associations and to other tax-exempt organizations, such as noy-for-profit “social welfare” 501(c)(4) organizations, that are used for political purposes within the United States.

RANKED 13TH ON 2012 CPA-ZICKLIN INDEX

Improvements in our reporting in this area earned Monsanto the rank of 13^th out of 200 companies in terms of transparency in political disclosures. We continue to champion transparency in this important area and proudly work with centers like the CPA to improve our disclosures.

To view the results, visit: www.politicalaccountability.net.