Corporation
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(1901- )
Born in St. Louis, Missouri
Founded by John Francis Queeny
Maker of saccharin (later sold to Coca-Cola, Agent Orange, bovine growth hormones, and DDT
Leading producer of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), including seeds
Manufacturer of herbicides
Why Monsanto might be annoying
If you google 'Monsanto' and 'evil,' you get a lot of links.
It tries to prohibit dairy farmers who don't use growth hormones from advertising this.
It has created a lot of hazardous waste sites.
It illegally dumped toxic waste in the UK.
It sells genetically modified seeds to farmers but doesn't let them keep the seeds from those crops.
It has a monopoly on many crops in the US.
If pollen from GMO crops drifts to a neighboring farm, it sues the farmers for piracy.
It targets small farms, family farmers, seed dealers, and even small stores who don't have the money for expensive lawsuits.
Its pesticides are potentially dangerous to the environment.
Why Monsanto might not be annoying
Forbes magazine named it one of the ten most innovative companies in the world.
It is a corporate sponsor for a lot of attractions at Disneyland and Disney World.
It has stayed in business despite everything (lobbying may have something to do with it).
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Year In Review:
For 2021, as of last week, Out of 290 Votes: 19.66% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 290 Votes: 56.21% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 190 Votes: 55.26% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 89 Votes: 58.43% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 29 Votes: 51.72% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 27 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 75 Votes: 65.33% Annoying
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