Wanna see how powerful Monsanto's influence on the media really is? Behold: http://www.kwqc.com/Global/story.asp?S=15152661 Now check back in 2 weeks and see if you can find any mention of this story anywhere that doesn't involve using the wayback machine. I guarantee that the checks have already been written and the non-disclosure agreements already signed.
By the way - it's no accident that you won't find the word Monsanto in any headlines with regard to this story.