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Food: Monsanto Is The Problem

ST. LOUIS -- Founded in 1901 as a maker of saccharine, Monsanto has undergone several evolutions of its own. The company spends an estimated $2 million a day on agriculture research and development -- more than any other company. It employs about 400 scientists in four St. Louis-area research facilities, applying an array of new technologies to plant genetics, with a goal of doubling yields in major crops, such as corn and soybeans, between now and 2030. "If we do that successfully, it won't just be good for Monsanto, it will be good for the world," Fraley said.
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Posted by Editor at November 16, 2009 12:36 AM