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As MONSANTO, Company and Delta & Pine Land Company approach the closing date for their merger, the US Justice Department has raised antitrust concerns over the deal, industry sources say. The deal may even fall through, sources speculate, as December 31 fast approaches and Delta & Pine officials are reportedly unwilling to extend the deadline. Reports warn that after two years of review, the Justice Department is prepared to let the deal unravel or block it in court if the companies move to close it.