Agrium Inc. is an agricultural retailer and fertilizer producer. The Company operates through three segments: Retail, Wholesale and Advanced Technologies. Through the Retail business segment, the Company operates a network of 436 retail centers in the United States, Argentina and Chile and is an agricultural distributor of seed, agricultural chemicals and fertilizer direct to growers in the United States. Its Wholesale business segment produces and markets seven million product tons of nutrients. The Advanced Technologies business segment is engaged in developing and supplying controlled-release, or coated fertilizer, technologies and products. These products are used in the agriculture industry, as well as for home and garden, turf and golf courses. On January 25, 2006, the Company completed the acquisition of Nu-Gro's fertilizer technology and Canadian professional products businesses. On February 9, 2006, it acquired 98.6% of the outstanding common shares of Royster-Clark Ltd.
Agrium Inc. is an agricultural retailer and fertilizer producer. The Company operates through three segments: Retail, Wholesale and Advanced Technologies. Through the Retail business segment, the Company operates a network of 436 retail centers in the Uni