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In reply to the discussion: i'm just going to POST THIS AS LOUD AS I CAN and crush all arguments-MONSANTO=root of all evil. [View all]handmade34
(24,029 posts)that does much research on bees...
((only the facts as printed... I personally think Monsanto is doing its part to destroy the environment))
http://investing.money.msn.com/investments/company-report?symbol=MON
"Monsanto Company (Monsanto), along with its subsidiaries, is a provider of agricultural products for farmers. The Company's seeds, biotechnology trait products, and herbicides provide farmers with solutions that improve productivity, reduce the costs of farming, and produce better foods for consumers and better feed for animals. It manages business in two segments: Seeds and Genomics, and Agricultural Productivity. In April 2010, the Company completed the acquisition of a corn and soybean processing plant located in Paine, Chile from Anasac, a company that provides seed processing services. In October 2009, the Company completed the acquisition of Seminium, S.A. (Seminium), a corn seed company.
"The Fox (Monsanto) Buys the Chicken Coop (Beeologics)"
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/richard-schiffman/the-fox-monsanto-buys-the_b_1470878.html
http://www.beeologics.com/about-us/
"Beeologics LLC is an international firm dedicated to restoring bee health and protecting the future of honey bee pollination. Beeologics mission is to become the guardian of bee health worldwide. Through continuous research, scientific innovation, and a focus on applicable solutions, Beeologics is developing a line of RNAi-based products to specifically address the long-term well being of honey bees, including the control of parasites and how theyre involved in Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD).
Beeologics was founded in 2007 upon many years of research conducted by some of the worlds leading scientists. This unique integration of diversified talent and progress toward achieving its mission has enabled Beeologics to quickly command worldwide attention. The company is recognized by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the USDA-ARS, the media, beekeepers and leading entomologists worldwide.
Since 2011, Beeologics has been a unit of Monsanto Company, headquartered in St. Louis, MO."