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Genuity donates to local food pantry

Kari McKinney — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:57:09 +0000

On behalf of Monsanto’s Genuity^TM traits, along with the world’s elite bass anglers, the Community Services Food Pantry of Fort Madison received a donation of $1,506.

According to George Gaudette, President of the Board for Community Services Food Pantry, “All of the food and supplies purchased with this contribution will stay within the community and help needy families throughout Fort Madison and Lee County.”

Genuity^TM pledged $1 per pound for the total number of pounds of fish caught during the Genuity River Rumble, June 11-14 in Fort Madison, Iowa.

What it takes to be a pro

Tom Steever — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:16:07 +0000

Although most anglers on the Bassmasters Elite Series do nothing but fish, that’s not the case for Billy McCagheren from Mayflower, Arkansas. When the Genuity River Rumble ends and it’s time to go home, he has another job. But the Series rookie has dreamed of nothing else for fifteen years and coaxing and support from his home community convinced him professional fishing is his calling.

AUDIO: Billy McCagheren

Angler’s reaction to Day 3 of the Genuity River Rumble

Tom Steever — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:10:01 +0000

Oklahoman Tommy Biffle says mud and too little vegetation made for challenging angling at the Genuity River Rumble. That, he says, is much more to his liking than a tournament where the poundage comes easy. Biffle was confidet as he left the stage after weighing in Saturday’s catch.

AUDIO: Tommy Biffle

First hand look at Genuity

Tom Steever — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:59:42 +0000

A timely rain at their Blairstown, Iowa farm allowed Richard and Sharyl Siek to travel to Fort Madison to see first hand the Genuity River Rumble.

Richard, who’s crops look outstanding so far this season, had his eyes opened about seed technology during a tour of Monsanto’s Mobile Technology Unit.

AUDIO: Richard Siek (2:00 mp3)

Barton shares biotech story with farmers, others

Tom Steever — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:15:52 +0000

Monsanto is using the Bassmaster Elite Series to promote their Genuity brand and while there, they demonstrate to their customers the science that goes into their development of seeds. Mobile Technology Unit Ag Educator Gary Barton conducts tours of the facility as it travels from place to place around the country.

AUDIO: Gary Barton (7:00, mp3)