Oct 9 (Reuters) - Monsanto (NYSE:MON) Co MON.N :
* Announces new $3 billion accelerated share repurchase
* Says company is funding accelerated share repurchase with proceeds from
issuance of commercial paper and cash on hand
* Says asr is part of monsanto's $10 billion share repurchase authorization
announced in June 2014
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