Monsanto Co.: The St. Louis-based chemical and...

Monsanto Co.: The St. Louis-based chemical and agricultural products company reported a second-quarter loss of $52 million, or 42 cents per share. The loss contrasts with a $247-million profit in the year-ago period, or $1.90 per share. Sales rose 4% to $2.5 billion. The current results include a $325-million after-tax charge for a corporate restructuring program.