Monsanto's profit jumped 42 percent in 3rd quarter

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 | 6:34 p.m. CDT; updated 2:01 p.m. CDT, Tuesday, July 22, 2008

ST. LOUIS — Monsanto Co.’s profit soared 42 percent in its third quarter on strong performance by Roundup herbicide and by its seeds and traits business. The company also boosted its earnings projections for the year.

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