New VM Sales Representative Introduced at Dow AgroSciences

Morton Joins Vegetation Management Team

INDIANAPOLIS - January 21, 2009 

Debbie Morton has accepted the sales representative role for the vegetation management group within the U.S. specialties division of Dow AgroSciences. She will work with end-use customers and distributor representatives; assist with formulating vegetation management programs; and work with university cooperators.

Morton will provide field support in Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas and Colorado. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from the University of Missouri-Rolla and a master’s degree in agronomy/turf science from Purdue Univeristy. She is located in Overland, Kan., and can be reached at (913) 948-1690 or by e-mail at demorton@dow.com.

Morton replaces Jack Noble, who has retired after serving more than 30 years for Dow AgroSciences.

Dow AgroSciences LLC, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, is a top-tier agricultural company that combines the power of science and technology with the “Human Element” to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. Dow AgroSciences provides innovative technologies for crop protection, pest and vegetation management, seeds, traits, and agricultural biotechnology to serve the world’s growing population. Global sales for Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, are $3.8 billion. Learn more at www.vegetationmgmt.com.

For further information, contact:
MIke Birtsas
Dow AgroSciences
317-337-4728

Jim Jessen
Bader Rutter & Associates
262-938-5545