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, Duly 22 2008 Response to questions about Agent Orange The former Monsanto and some 23 other manufacturers made Agent Orange under contract to the U.S. government during the Vietnam War. The material was used to defoliate jungle areas, to eliminate hiding places for enemy soldiers and thus protect American and allied lives. Very small amounts of dioxin were present in Agent Orange, as a by-product of the manufacturing process. This information was disclosed to the U.S. government There are a number of pending lawsuits involving the Agent Orange manufacturers in courts in Canada, the U.S. and Korea. We believe that any issues arising from the use of Agent Orange need to be addressed by the various governments involved, and we will continue to vigorously defend ourselves in the litigation brought against us and the other manufacturers. The most recent decision in U.S. courts, in 2008, upheld the lower court decision, finding against the plaintiffs and in favor of the manufacturers. Response to questions about Anniston These environmental issues occurred many decades ago before current standards were in place. Monsanto has accepted responsibility for addressing the contamination issues, working with Solutia as well. Most of the clean-up efforts have been completed. Monsanto paid a large portion of a $650 million settlement in 2003 that addresses the issues. Among activities funded by Monsanto, a health clinic of residents of Western Anniston has been set up. Ongoing educational grants for programs such as HeadStart for children have been made. Monsanto has stepped up and committed to addressing the contamination issues and will continue doing so in the years to come. oOo EX P-3528 Page 1 of 1 SVEC OLDMONS0575691