# Bayer Crop Science (formerly Monsanto)
> Bayer Crop Science is the agricultural division of the German pharmaceutical and life sciences company Bayer AG. Formed significantly through the 2018 acquisition of Monsanto, it is a global leader in the development of seeds, biotechnology trait research, and crop protection chemicals. The division focuses on high-yield agriculture, digital farming tools, and sustainable crop management solutions.
- URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/bayer-crop-science-monsanto
- Slug: bayer-crop-science-monsanto
- BAI Score: 92/100
- Archetype: Misread
- Category: Agriculture
- Last Analyzed: May 27, 2026
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## Full Details / RAG Data
### Overview
Bayer Crop Science (formerly Monsanto) is listed in the AI Directory.
Bayer Crop Science is the agricultural division of the German pharmaceutical and life sciences company Bayer AG. Formed significantly through the 2018 acquisition of Monsanto, it is a global leader in the development of seeds, biotechnology trait research, and crop protection chemicals. The division focuses on high-yield agriculture, digital farming tools, and sustainable crop management solutions.
### Metadata
| Field        | Value |
|--------------|-------|
| Name         | Bayer Crop Science (formerly Monsanto) |
| Slug         | bayer-crop-science-monsanto |
| URL          | https://optimly.ai/brand/bayer-crop-science-monsanto |
| BAI Score    | 92/100 |
| Archetype    | Misread |
| Category     | Agriculture |
| Last Analyzed | May 27, 2026 |
| Last Updated | 2026-05-27T23:22:25.572Z |
### Verified Facts
- Founded: 1863 (Bayer Parent) / 2002 (CropScience as a division)
- Headquarters: Monheim am Rhein, Germany
### Links
- Canonical page: https://optimly.ai/brand/bayer-crop-science-monsanto
- JSON endpoint: /brand/bayer-crop-science-monsanto.json
- LLMs.txt: /brand/bayer-crop-science-monsanto/llms.txt