Monsanto's CFO, Carl Casale, to Leave Company

Monsanto Company MON today announced that Carl Casale, executive vice president and chief financial officer, plans to leave his position effective December 31, 2010, to become president and chief executive officer of CHS Inc. CHSCP. Casale will work through the remainder of the year to ensure a smooth transition of his responsibilities to his successor, whom the company expects to identify during this period. Casale will begin his position at CHS Inc. on January 1, 2011.