The biotechnology revolution is rapidly changing the international seed industry, and Monsanto has been a key player in this arena," said Ernest S. Micek, Cargill chairman and CEO. "This agreement combines Cargill's excellent germplasm and international research, marketing and distribution network with Monsanto's leadership in biotechnology." Monsanto and Cargill expect that Cargill businesses in Central and Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa will continue to market Cargill seeds. Cargill is a leading global producer of tropical corn seed and germplasm with significant sales in the Central and Latin American, Asian and African markets. … Its international seed businesses employ approximately 2,200 people.