Top Material Stocks of 2012 #7: Monsanto

Monsanto has seen almost a 27% increase this year, and that puts it at No. 7 on our list of the top materials stocks of 2012.

Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

(TMFrunAMuck)

Dec 18, 2012 at 2:00PM

When it comes to market share, Monsanto (NYSE:MON) is a monster in the agricultural sector. This is a global seed and genomics company with continued growth in sales and its international reach. In this video, Motley Fool materials analyst Taylor Muckerman tells us why this company had such a blockbuster year and where it plans to grow from here.

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Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

(TMFrunAMuck)

Follow @t_Muckerman Taylor is an Associate GM in our Fool International operations. Prior to that he covered all things Energy + Materials as an analyst. Over the years, he has built an investing skill set to rely on when evaluating companies inside and out. While at the Fool, he has made appearances on CNBC and Fox Business. In addition, he completed his MBA at the University of Maryland and will sit for the Level II CFA Exam.