EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Robert Fraley Q&A

Agribusiness Reporters Brandon Blue and David Geiger had an opportunity to talk to the founder of GMO technology and World Food Prize Laureate Dr. Robert Fraley in an exclusive interview in Des Moines. www.agribiz.org Questions: -What was it like being present at at the genesis of biotechnology? 0:05-1:48 -Did you know at the time how important your discovery would be? 1:48-2:58 -Up until that point, Monsanto was mainly an agri-chemical company. What precipitated the move to genetically modified crops? 2:58-5:01 -You were lauded for the commercialization of Roundup Ready crops in the mid-90s; What was the rollout of Roundup-Ready Soybeans like, from your perspective? 5:01-6:29 -You've been on the cutting edge of ag biotech since its inception. What's your reaction to the intense criticism of the technology that you pioneered? 6:29-8:07 -What is your view of the impact of biotechnology as a whole? 8:07-10:08 -Monsanto's intent to acquire the Climate Corporation is making headlines. How does the concept of data science fit into the company's goal of improving the lives of people around the world? 10:08-12:55 -Thirty years later, it's no understatement to say the world is a very different place. What advice would you give the next generation of innovators? 12:55-14:41