Monsanto
Monsanto's Harvest of Fear
Monsanto already dominates America's food chain with its genetically modified seeds. Now it has targeted milk production. Just as frightening as the corporation's tactics -- ruthless legal battles against small farmers -- is its decades-long history of toxic contamination. We speak to James Steele, contributing editor at Vanity Fair.
Ref. https://www.democracynow.org/2008/5/6/monsa...harvest_of_fear
Bayer to acquire Monsanto for $66B
The Germany-based health and agricultural giant reached a deal to acquire the seed and pesticide firm in yet another jolt to a global agricultural sector that has been rocked by sluggish crop prices. Bayer said Wednesday it agreed to pay $128 per share in cash for St. Louis-based Monsanto after months of acquisition talks. Ref. USAToday.