Indianapolis - May 30, 2008

Dow AgroSciences LLC announced today plans to expand its Mycogen Seed processing plant located in York, Neb. The site expansion will enhance capabilities to meet the growing demand for seed corn in North America.

The expansion project will increase the company’s seed drying and storage capacity by approximately 50 percent at the York site to allow additional production in the region. In addition, the project will include additional automation that will increase efficiencies and productivity. The York facility expansion is the first of several seed expansion projects planned by Dow AgroSciences to take place over the next five years.

“We already have a long history growing and processing seed corn in the York area with both a production site and R&D Field Station in this area since the mid-80’s. The investment project to expand at our existing site in York was an easy decision as it allows us to build on our current capabilities in a location that is centrally located related to our other sites across the U.S.,” said Doug Vail, U.S. Mycogen Seeds Sales and Marketing leader.

“York Operations is very excited about the expansion,” said Al Olmsted, site leader, York site. “The people here are very proud of what they do and the expansion demonstrates Dow AgroSciences involvement in the seeds business. We are looking forward to the opportunities this expansion will bring to this area.”

The expanded facility is expected to be operational by mid- August 2008. Costs of the project were not disclosed.

About Mycogen
Mycogen Seeds is a retail seed company of Dow AgroSciences and a developer and marketer of leading grain corn hybrids, the market leader in SILAGE-SPECIFIC corn hybrids and sunflower hybrids, as well as an industry leader in canola, alfalfa, soybeans and sorghum. For more information about Mycogen brand products, visit www.mycogen.com.

About 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.dowagro.com

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Robyn Heine
Dow AgroSciences LLC
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