Subject: Re: [drugwar] Monsanto backing off on Roundup Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 22:35:54 -0500 To: From: Bob Armstrong If you want details on just what their plans and reasons are , they are holding webcasts Wednesday and Thursday . http://www.monsanto.com/monsanto/layout/investor/default.asp On Mon, 29 Mar 2004 14:35:21 -0800 (PST), Libby wrote: >=A0http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGAFJUS2FSD.html >=A0In announcing its plans to exit the European barely >=A0and wheat business, Monsanto said last October it >=A0wanted to pare costs tied to its agricultural >=A0chemistry business, further focusing its resources on >=A0its seeds and biotechnology traits business. > >=A0Specifically, Monsanto said it also planned to cut >=A0costs linked to its Roundup herbicide operations and >=A0barley, and discontinue its plant-made pharmaceuticals >=A0program. --=A0 =A0Bob Armstrong -- http://CoSy.com -- 212-285-1864 Computing Environment : =A0http://CoSy.com/CoSy/