Athens | It not across the board price increase only on a few newer hybrids.The older hybrids like most regional seed companies sell will have a price decrease.
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Mr. Fraley said Monsanto typically charges a premium for the newest seeds. Existing products are often priced similarly year to year, and the oldest seeds are discounted. "What changes is how much we discount the lower end of the portfolio," Mr. Fraley said.
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Monsanto/Pioneer Raising seed prices
