Agribusiness giant Monsanto has sued more than 100 U.S. farmers, and its "seed police" have investigated thousands of others, for what the company terms illegal use of its patented genetically engineered seeds. In total, U.S. courts have awarded Monsanto more than 15 million dollars, according to a new report by the Washington-based Centre for Food Safety (CFS) called "Monsanto vs. U.S. Farmers" "Monsanto`s business plan for GE crops depends on suing farmers," said Joe Mendelson, legal director for CFS.</p><p><a href="http://ipsnews.net/interna.asp?idnews=27041">IPS News</a></p><p><a href="http://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/Monsantovsusfarmersreport.cfm">Center of Foodsafety: Monsanto vs. U.S. Farmers Report</a></p><p><a href="http://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/press_release1.13.05.cfm">Center of Food Safety: Press Release</a>