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TalkingDog

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Thu Apr 19, 2012, 08:35 AM Apr 2012

Blamed for Bee Collapse, Monsanto Buys Leading Bee Research Firm [View all]

http://naturalsociety.com/monsanto-bee-collapse-buys-bee-research-firm/#ixzz1sUCsUIfh

Monsanto, the massive biotechnology company being blamed for contributing to the dwindling bee population, has bought up one of the leading bee collapse research organizations. Recently banned from Poland with one of the primary reasons being that the company’s genetically modified corn may be devastating the dying bee population, it is evident that Monsanto is under serious fire for their role in the downfall of the vital insects. It is therefore quite apparent why Monsanto bought one of the largest bee research firms on the planet.

It can be found in public company reports hosted on mainstream media that Monsanto scooped up the Beeologics firm back in September 2011. During this time the correlation between Monsanto’s GM crops and the bee decline was not explored in the mainstream, and in fact it was hardly touched upon until Polish officials addressed the serious concern amid the monumental ban. Owning a major organization that focuses heavily on the bee collapse and is recognized by the USDA for their mission statement of “restoring bee health and protecting the future of insect pollination” could be very advantageous for Monsanto.

In fact, Beelogics’ company information states that the primary goal of the firm is to study the very collapse disorder that is thought to be a result — at least in part — of Monsanto’s own creations. Their website states:
While its primary goal is to control the Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) and Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus (IAPV) infection crises, Beeologics’ mission is to become the guardian of bee health worldwide.


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And this is why we need to keep money with a vested interest out of politics and research


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If you can't shut them up, buy them out. LiberalEsto Apr 2012 #1
BP did something along those lines to control inquiries in the Gulf. freshwest Apr 2012 #37
Monsanto is competing with Haliburton for the "Most Evil Corporation" award. Scuba Apr 2012 #2
No contest -- Monsanto has been responsible for far more death and suffering starroute Apr 2012 #8
+1 freshwest Apr 2012 #38
Halliburton used to own the Vice-President. bvar22 Apr 2012 #33
Thanks, I'll make sure I point this out at my bee meeting next week. :) Javaman Apr 2012 #3
"Better living thru chemistry". xtraxritical Apr 2012 #16
That one belongs to DuPont - And was also used in fun by kids in the 1960s: cyberpj Apr 2012 #20
Why would Beelogics sell? Auggie Apr 2012 #4
What Monsanto wants, Monsanto gets. bluedigger Apr 2012 #6
Anything is for sale for the right price Renew Deal Apr 2012 #12
I guess so ... n/t Auggie Apr 2012 #14
That's exactly what I asked... CoffeeCat Apr 2012 #13
Here is a blog that denies that Monsanto bought Whole Foods. JDPriestly Apr 2012 #15
Whole Foods struck a REALLY BAD deal with Monsanto... CoffeeCat Apr 2012 #21
Thanks. I get it now. JDPriestly Apr 2012 #46
WFM is trading at about $84.65 on the NASDAQ FarCenter Apr 2012 #17
Right--Whole Foods CAVED to Monsanto... CoffeeCat Apr 2012 #22
You used the term "sold" in a mergers and acquisitions discussion, so I assumed an acquisition. FarCenter Apr 2012 #29
Whole Foods caved to Monsanto... CoffeeCat Apr 2012 #30
There are hundreds of links to the "Whole Foods Caves to Monsanto" story... CoffeeCat Apr 2012 #31
why? HiPointDem Apr 2012 #40
what do you mean w/ whole foods ? more info please april Apr 2012 #18
I just posted the info above... CoffeeCat Apr 2012 #24
If you can't beat 'em, buy 'em! Ian_rd Apr 2012 #5
most of europe/middle east has kicked these assholes out yet the US has them running the AG dept! lunasun Apr 2012 #7
The last link reminds me of a story I read about upper class or connected Chinese refusing all but freshwest Apr 2012 #39
Yes China is embracing GMOs big time and corn I think has started but lunasun Apr 2012 #44
Yes, it's that split between wealthy and poor. The EU countries still regulate. We and China don't. freshwest Apr 2012 #45
Bayer, Aventis, Takeda, and Mitsui are the major producers of neonicotinoid insecticides FarCenter Apr 2012 #9
Let USDA/EPA know if you dont like it via petition link in article below lunasun Apr 2012 #35
If they have enough money to buy their critics, Baitball Blogger Apr 2012 #10
Why would Beelogic sell out to evil Monsanto??? CoffeeCat Apr 2012 #11
They probably could not get funding for their research xtraxritical Apr 2012 #19
Monsanto is about to sue the state of Vermont -they do not fool around lunasun Apr 2012 #36
ruh roh. Will Monsanto soon own all the bees? Liberal_in_LA Apr 2012 #23
I'm a supporter of GMOs, but FUCK MONSANTO!!! Odin2005 Apr 2012 #25
Old trick bongbong Apr 2012 #26
One day corporations will own everything. Rex Apr 2012 #27
These people are evil incarnate. felix_numinous Apr 2012 #28
Well one day laundry_queen Apr 2012 #32
K & R n/t glinda Apr 2012 #34
Move along - nothing to see here! Initech Apr 2012 #41
Sounds like when Scientology sued & took over the Cult Awareness Network. DirkGently Apr 2012 #42
Monsanto is Terrorism annm4peace Apr 2012 #43
More here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002622361 proverbialwisdom Apr 2012 #47
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