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Date Posted: December 3, 2008

Omaha, NE (December 3, 2008) -– GreenLeaf Genetics LLC announced today that Bryan Kliewer has been named Vice President, Sales & Marketing. Kliewer will be responsible for developing and implementing the sales and marketing strategies for the out-licensing of genetics and the facilitation of trait licenses of Syngenta and Pioneer to independent seed companies and other foundation seed houses.

Kliewer will also coordinate marketing and promotional efforts for traits offered via GreenLeaf Genetics.

Kliewer has an extensive background in seed and traits sales and marketing. He began his career with United Agri Products as a seed and crop chemistry sales manager. He later worked at Monsanto in various capacities including commercial strategy, business development, and sales & marketing for the U.S. and global crop chemistry, seed, and trait businesses. Most recently, he was the Vice President of Corporate and Business Development for United Industries' Lawn and Garden business.

“I am honored and excited about the opportunity to join GreenLeaf Genetics,” said Kliewer. "I am thrilled to be with a leading traits and germplasm supplier that is easy to do business with and focused on the needs of customers."

“Bryan’s deep expertise in seed and trait sales and marketing will bring tremendous value to our customers and our organization,” said Ron Wulfkuhle, GreenLeaf Genetics CEO. “He embodies the commitment to excellence that will enable GreenLeaf Genetics to craft innovative marketing and sales initiatives that will make our customers and GreenLeaf Genetics successful."

Kliewer was raised on a farm in south-central Nebraska and retains an interest in the family's farm. A graduate of the University of Nebraska, he also earned a master’s degree from North Carolina State University and an MBA from the University of Missouri. Bryan and wife Suzanne will be relocating to Omaha, Nebraska.

GreenLeaf Genetics LLC is a joint venture formed by Syngenta and Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., a subsidiary of DuPont, and offers licenses for a broad range of corn and soybean genetics. The company also coordinates the licensing of biotech traits from its parent companies, including Syngenta Agrisure® traits for herbicide tolerance and insect resistance and the Optimum® GAT® herbicide tolerant trait developed by Pioneer. GreenLeaf Genetics is currently helping more than 200 seed companies to access genetics and traits from Syngenta and Pioneer.