Monsanto profit rises 22 percent in second quarter




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Summary: WASHINGTON (AP) , Monsanto reported Wednesday that its income increased 22 percent in the agriculture products company's second quarter on strong sales of biotech seeds, particularly in Brazil and other emerging markets. The company boosted its full-year earnings guidance, citing its strong performance in the first half of the year. Its shares edged higher in morning trading.