INDIANAPOLIS � June 26, 2003 � Mycogen Seeds has announced that its full line of quality, top-performing soybean varieties, will now carry the Atlas� brand. The Atlas product offering includes Roundup Ready� and conventional soybean varieties in all key maturity groups.

�We are excited to bring our entire line of soybeans, both Roundup Ready and conventional varieties all under one brand � Atlas brand soybeans from Mycogen Seeds,� says Keith Porter, marketing specialist with Mycogen Seeds. �We want to provide our growers with the best selection of varieties in the industry.�

Access to the best genetics and a robust new product pipeline brings growers the traits and characteristics they are looking for in a soybean variety. The Atlas brand features 35 consistently top-performing varieties, 25 Roundup Ready and 10 conventional, in a range of key maturity groups. This full line of Atlas brand soybeans, combined with Mycogen Seeds� superior selection of over 30 grain corn hybrids, can help producers in the development of a successful crop plan.

�We�re constantly working to provide growers with the most beneficial traits and proven characteristics. They depend on us to deliver top-notch varieties year after year to help them remain competitive in today�s marketplace,� says Porter. �Our broad, full line of quality varieties allows growers to select the appropriate variety, in the maturity they need, to ensure a successful crop plan.�

�In addition to offering a wide selection of high performing varieties, we are eager to help soybean growers meet their specific needs,� Porter added. �Our agronomists will help local dealers determine which varieties are best for a grower�s location and management practices.�

Mycogen Seeds is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company and is an affiliate of Dow AgroSciences LLC. Mycogen Seeds is the leader in Silage-SpecificTM corn, the largest sunflower seed producer, and a leading producer of seed corn, alfalfa, soybeans and sorghum. For more information on Mycogen Seeds, go to www.mycogen.com on the Internet.