Monsanto.
American multinational agricultural biotechnology, seed, and agrochemical company
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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The House of Representatives killed a labeling law that was intended to protect biotech interests regarding GMO products.Some support1 report
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Consumer group OCA criticized the business practices of major corporations including Syngenta, Monsanto, Cargill, and Coca-Cola.Some support1 report
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The Knife cited Monsanto in their manifesto in 2017, with Karin Dreijer as the primary artist.Some support1 report
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Monsanto has been sued under Missouri tort law.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Bayer acquired Monsanto and its Roundup product line. The company now faces lawsuits regarding the product's liability.Well supported9 reports2 developments inside
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In 2018, the use of Monsanto's Roundup in California was discussed in relation to IARC, involving experts like Chris Wild and Linda Birnbaum of NIEHS.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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MP addresses illegal dumping and pollution linked to Monsanto's plant in Coedpoeth, affecting the Minera community.Some support1 report
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In 2008, Monsanto targeted farmers and enforced patents in a rural area near Bethany.Some support1 report
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Bayer, which acquired Monsanto, is seeking a ruling from the Supreme Court regarding a case originating in St. Louis.Well supported3 reports
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A situation involving Monsanto and organic produce in Brisbane, Australia, where consumer interest is driving local organic produce shopping.Some support1 report
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Colombia approved a pilot program for aerial eradication while suspending previous measures during Juan Manuel Santos' administration.Some support1 report
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Multinational companies, including Monsanto, Corteva, Syngenta, and Cargill, are active in the seed industry.Some support1 report
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Agragene, previously based in San Diego, has moved its operations to St. Louis, Midwest, and appointed former Monsanto CFO Carl Casale as its board chair.Some support1 report
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Monsanto's role in global agricultural economies.Some support1 report
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Toxic waste dumping has been discovered near Ruabon, and investigations are underway regarding alleged chemical dumping by Monsanto.Some support1 report
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Bayer acquired Monsanto during the acquisition of the original manufacturer.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Bayer proposed the acquisition of Monsanto shares, which required supervisory board approval in 2016.Some support1 report
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Monsanto used a site for waste disposal on September 3, 2026.Some support1 report
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Monsanto is responsible for legacy production in the UK, involving Eastman Chemical Company.Some support1 report
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Bayer now owns Monsanto's herbicide, while regional agriculture in Manitoba and Minnesota uses herbicides and provides materials for drug extraction.Some support1 report
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Monsanto produced PCBs and dumped them in an area where local residents are now linking chemical exposure to cancer rates.Some support4 reports
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Ohio filed a PCB enforcement case against Monsanto regarding a facility in Columbus, involving Battelle technology, while DeWine committed to PFAS destruction.Some support3 reports
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Christopher Portier's testimony on October 17, 2017, was reported to have negatively impacted Monsanto's corporate reputation.Some support1 report
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Litigation tested Monsanto's corporate practices regarding GM maize approvals in South Africa.Some support1 report
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Political shifts are being observed that mirror past corporate challenges, specifically involving Monsanto and Astra Taylor.Some support1 report
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A documentary is featuring an actor investigating a quarry site, linking Monsanto to hazardous chemical disposal in Caerphilly and its operations in Newport.Some support1 report
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Monsanto and agricultural associations are lobbying the Department of Commerce for duties to protect U.S. production from Chinese imports.Well supported16 reports1 development inside
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A petition was filed concerning glyphosate imports originating from China, involving Monsanto and Bayer.Some support1 report
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Bayer acquired Monsanto, the Roundup maker. A court ruling has shielded Monsanto from state suits, while Rollins urged Trump to sign a pesticide order.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Norway considered banning Monsanto's biogenetics while Rio Tinto faced operational issues in Indonesia in 2008.Some support1 report
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Trump brings RFK Jr. into his coalition while the Supreme Court blocks lawsuits against Monsanto.Some support1 report
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A Supreme Court ruling blocks cancer warning lawsuits involving Monsanto and Bayer.Well supported10 reports
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Cory Booker criticized the Supreme Court and discussed suing large corporations like Monsanto regarding corporate oversight.Some support1 report
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Monsanto is facing lawsuits in Missouri state court, and Marty Jackley has signed a brief supporting the company's position.Some support1 report
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Bayer and Monsanto are facing an antitrust lawsuit over alleged monopolization of the US corn seed market.Well supported28 reports1 development inside
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A high court ruling has been issued regarding the product liability exposure of Bayer and Monsanto.Well supported9 reports2 developments inside
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A lawsuit involving Bayer and Monsanto, originating in Missouri, resulted in a decision deemed a victory for Trump's administration.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Trump administration is backing Monsanto in a liability case, while the company seeks to protect itself from state lawsuits regarding chemical accountability.Some support1 report
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Monsanto developed a fire retardant near Beacon Hill, involving a chemical toxicology researcher from the University of Guelph.Some support1 report
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The FDA approved rBST for milk production, while high-voltage powerlines were proposed through farmland in the region.Some support1 report
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Monsanto developed Roundup containing glyphosate in 1974.Some support1 report
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Around Monsanto this week
News at the entities that move Monsanto most-
BAYER StructuralSean Maenpaa, with experience at Novartis and Celgene, was appointed SVP Business Development at Clovis Oncology.Moves Monsanto
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supreme court StructuralSupreme Court decisions have weakened intellectual property rights.Moves Monsanto
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Donald Trump TransactionalEducation Secretary Linda McMahon plans a tour of Arizona, Tennessee, and Nevada to promote Trump administration's education policy.Moves Monsanto
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Ohio TransactionalPUCO administrative law judge ruled in Ohio, involving the Erie area.Moves Monsanto
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Norway TransactionalMoldovan company faces fines and investigation over data practices involving European countries and Russian servers.Moves Monsanto
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FDA StructuralClene Inc. submitted an NDA to the FDA seeking accelerated approval while trading on the Nasdaq exchange.Moves Monsanto
Connections
The 40 strongest of 164, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
BAYER Structural
Bayer acquired Monsanto in 2018, and Monsanto currently operates as a subsidiary of Bayer AG.
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Wrexham Transactional
Monsanto was observed dumping toxic chemicals in the Wrexham area.
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Mike Frank Structural
Mike Frank held senior roles at Monsanto for 25 years.
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Norway Transactional
Norway considered a ban on Monsanto's biogenetics in 2008.
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supreme court Structural
The Supreme Court issues binding legal rulings that define Monsanto's liability and operational environment regarding product warnings.
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American Soybean Association Operational
Monsanto and the American Soybean Association are jointly involved in policy advocacy regarding duties on glyphosate imports from China.
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FDA Structural
The FDA granted approval for rBST use in milk production, establishing a regulatory framework impacting Monsanto's market operations.
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Environmental Protection Agency Structural
The Environmental Protection Agency regulates Monsanto's products, requiring formal approval for pesticide labels.
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Timothy Boyer Operational
Timothy Boyer is currently involved in the judicial process regarding the company's Roundup product settlement case.
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Donald Trump Transactional
The Trump administration provided political support to Monsanto regarding a specific liability case.
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EPA Structural
EPA formally regulates the registration and sale of Monsanto's pesticide products like Roundup under FIFRA.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Operational
RFK Jr. has engaged in legal representation and public criticism against Monsanto's products, specifically glyphosate.
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Ohio Transactional
Ohio filed a PCB enforcement case against Monsanto, resulting in a financial settlement for cleanup costs.
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Eastman Chemical Company Structural
Monsanto's past actions created liabilities that Eastman inherited and is currently responsible for managing, including legacy production in the UK.
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Brett Kavanaugh Transactional
The relationship is defined by the influence of the judicial process, represented by Kavanaugh's role, on the company's product liability outcomes regarding Roundup.
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China Transactional
Monsanto managed the withdrawal of a request concerning antidumping duties on glyphosate imports originating from China.
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Marty Jackley Transactional
Marty Jackley provided specific legal support for Monsanto's position by signing a brief.
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Colombia Transactional
Monsanto manufactured the glyphosate compound that was subsequently used in Colombia.
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Clarence Thomas Structural
Clarence Thomas's judicial opinions are cited as limiting the scope of federal regulation impacting Monsanto.
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Minera Operational
Monsanto's pollution negatively affects the Minera community.
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Beacon Hill Transactional
Monsanto developed a fire retardant that was subsequently used in a situation near Beacon Hill.
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house of representatives Structural
Monsanto's biotech interests are affected by the House of Representatives' legislative actions regarding labeling laws.
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International Agency for Research on Cancer Operational
The International Agency for Research on Cancer classified glyphosate used by Monsanto as carcinogenic.
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Christopher Portier Operational
Christopher Portier's testimony directly undermined Monsanto's reputation.
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Bethany Shared context
Monsanto's operational reach includes targeting farmers in the vicinity of Bethany.
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California Shared context
Monsanto operates its Roundup products within the market and jurisdiction of California.
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Bill Anderson Mentioned together
A, an individual, is noted for praising a ruling relevant to the agricultural industry in which Monsanto operates.
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Frito-Lay Structural
Frito-Lay utilizes GMO products from the biotech industry, represented by Monsanto.
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Andrew Ranger Mentioned together
A is mentioned in the context of a discussion regarding pollution issues linked to Monsanto's operational sites.
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Ruabon Shared context
Monsanto conducted operations and dumped toxic waste in Ruabon over decades.
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Brussels Shared context
Monsanto's corporate headquarters were based in Brussels.
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Wales Shared context
The company operates within the region mentioned in the article, which is currently facing urgent environmental clean-up issues.
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senate Operational
Monsanto's industry is subject to legislative scrutiny by the Senate during the Farm bill review process.
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Newport Shared context
Monsanto operated chemical plants and a major facility within the boundaries of Newport.
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Michael Sheen Mentioned together
Linked through an ongoing investigation into alleged chemical dumping by Monsanto.
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John Roberts Mentioned together
The relationship is characterized by the alignment of John Roberts' judicial philosophy with the corporate interests of Monsanto.
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Cefn Mawr Shared context
Monsanto produced and dumped PCBs in the area of Cefn Mawr, leading to local health concerns.
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Astra Taylor Mentioned together
The entities are thematically linked through shared narratives of corporate challenges and political shifts.
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Senedd Transactional
Monsanto utilized a site under Senedd jurisdiction for the purpose of waste disposal.
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Organic Consumers Association Operational
The Organic Consumers Association has publicly criticized Monsanto's business practices.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 events- The House of Representatives killed a labeling law that was intended to protect biotech interests regarding GMO products.
- Consumer group OCA criticized the business practices of major corporations including Syngenta, Monsanto, Cargill, and Coca-Cola.
- The Knife cited Monsanto in their manifesto in 2017, with Karin Dreijer as the primary artist.
September 2026
11 events- In 2018, the use of Monsanto's Roundup in California was discussed in relation to IARC, involving experts like Chris Wild and Linda Birnbaum of NIEHS.
- MP addresses illegal dumping and pollution linked to Monsanto's plant in Coedpoeth, affecting the Minera community.
- In 2008, Monsanto targeted farmers and enforced patents in a rural area near Bethany.
- A situation involving Monsanto and organic produce in Brisbane, Australia, where consumer interest is driving local organic produce shopping.
- Colombia approved a pilot program for aerial eradication while suspending previous measures during Juan Manuel Santos' administration.
- Multinational companies, including Monsanto, Corteva, Syngenta, and Cargill, are active in the seed industry.
- Agragene, previously based in San Diego, has moved its operations to St. Louis, Midwest, and appointed former Monsanto CFO Carl Casale as its board chair.
- Monsanto's role in global agricultural economies.
- Toxic waste dumping has been discovered near Ruabon, and investigations are underway regarding alleged chemical dumping by Monsanto.
- Bayer proposed the acquisition of Monsanto shares, which required supervisory board approval in 2016.
- Monsanto used a site for waste disposal on September 3, 2026.
August 2026
7 events- Monsanto is responsible for legacy production in the UK, involving Eastman Chemical Company.
- Bayer now owns Monsanto's herbicide, while regional agriculture in Manitoba and Minnesota uses herbicides and provides materials for drug extraction.
- Monsanto produced PCBs and dumped them in an area where local residents are now linking chemical exposure to cancer rates.
- Ohio filed a PCB enforcement case against Monsanto regarding a facility in Columbus, involving Battelle technology, while DeWine committed to PFAS destruction.
- Christopher Portier's testimony on October 17, 2017, was reported to have negatively impacted Monsanto's corporate reputation.
- Litigation tested Monsanto's corporate practices regarding GM maize approvals in South Africa.
- Political shifts are being observed that mirror past corporate challenges, specifically involving Monsanto and Astra Taylor.
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July 2026
5 events- A documentary is featuring an actor investigating a quarry site, linking Monsanto to hazardous chemical disposal in Caerphilly and its operations in Newport.
- A petition was filed concerning glyphosate imports originating from China, involving Monsanto and Bayer.
- Bayer acquired Monsanto, the Roundup maker. A court ruling has shielded Monsanto from state suits, while Rollins urged Trump to sign a pesticide order.
- Norway considered banning Monsanto's biogenetics while Rio Tinto faced operational issues in Indonesia in 2008.
- Trump brings RFK Jr. into his coalition while the Supreme Court blocks lawsuits against Monsanto.
June 2026
15 events- Monsanto has been sued under Missouri tort law.
- Bayer acquired Monsanto and its Roundup product line. The company now faces lawsuits regarding the product's liability.
- Bayer, which acquired Monsanto, is seeking a ruling from the Supreme Court regarding a case originating in St. Louis.
- Bayer acquired Monsanto during the acquisition of the original manufacturer.
- Monsanto and agricultural associations are lobbying the Department of Commerce for duties to protect U.S. production from Chinese imports.
- A Supreme Court ruling blocks cancer warning lawsuits involving Monsanto and Bayer.
- Cory Booker criticized the Supreme Court and discussed suing large corporations like Monsanto regarding corporate oversight.
- Monsanto is facing lawsuits in Missouri state court, and Marty Jackley has signed a brief supporting the company's position.
- Bayer and Monsanto are facing an antitrust lawsuit over alleged monopolization of the US corn seed market.
- A high court ruling has been issued regarding the product liability exposure of Bayer and Monsanto.
- A lawsuit involving Bayer and Monsanto, originating in Missouri, resulted in a decision deemed a victory for Trump's administration.
- The Trump administration is backing Monsanto in a liability case, while the company seeks to protect itself from state lawsuits regarding chemical accountability.
- Monsanto developed a fire retardant near Beacon Hill, involving a chemical toxicology researcher from the University of Guelph.
- The FDA approved rBST for milk production, while high-voltage powerlines were proposed through farmland in the region.
- Monsanto developed Roundup containing glyphosate in 1974.