What are the principal challenges facing Monsanto, both in the near term and in the long run?

$2.$ Calculate a set of financial ratios for Monsanto. These should be designed to form the basis of

your forecast.

$3.$ Prepare a forecast for Monsanto$$s $2009$ income statement and operating assets. Do not forecast

debt or equity accounts. Assume that interest expense remains at the $2008$ level. Be aware that

Monsanto has an August year$-$end, though should not affect your analysis. As a starting point,

consider a forecast with $10\%$ growth in corn seeds and traits and $5\%$ growth in Roundup.

$4.$ Perform a sensitivity analysis on variable that you believe would be most significantly affect

Monsanto$$s return on assets $($ROA$).$