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2007-03-15 | permalink
Organization for Competitive Markets opposes Monsanto acquisition of Delta & Pine
The Organization for Competitive Markets filed its opposition to Monsanto’s proposed acquisition of the Delta & Pine Land Company. The acquisition would, if allowed, tremendously concentrate the transgenic cotton trait and cotton seed markets in Monsanto’s hands. ”Monsanto’s past history of consolidation and charging excessive technology fees in other seed markets shows this deal would harm cotton farmers across the United States,” said Keith Mudd, OCM President.
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2007-03-15 | permalink
Organization for Competitive Markets opposes Monsanto acquisition of Delta & Pine
The Organization for Competitive Markets filed its opposition to Monsanto’s proposed acquisition of the Delta & Pine Land Company. The acquisition would, if allowed, tremendously concentrate the transgenic cotton trait and cotton seed markets in Monsanto’s hands. ”Monsanto’s past history of consolidation and charging excessive technology fees in other seed markets shows this deal would harm cotton farmers across the United States,” said Keith Mudd, OCM President.
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