I'd like to see some evidence that this is true. Monsanto has publicly stated they have no interest in cannabis. These stories pop up every couple of years but all turn out to be bullshit. Sort of like the Marlboro greens myth.
Actually that is not exactly what they said, if you go here and look at the lower right you will read the clip below
http://www.monsanto.com/newsviews/pages/myths-about-monsanto.aspx You will see this:
Of course it is arguable they mean ALL Marijuana and just not GMO Marijuana but I would take Monsanto's word on it's face certainly the SCOTUS does LOL.
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