J R Simplot Co, US

Agrium US is a leading worldwide producer and marketer of agricultural nutrients and industrial products and a major retail supplier of agricultural products and services. The company is one of the top two nitrogen producers in the world, with approximately 3 percent of the nitrogen market. It has the capacity to produce, market and distribute approximately 7 million tons of nitrogen, 2 million tons of potash and 1 million tons of phosphate. The company sells about 80 percent of these products to agricultural customers and the remaining 20 percent for industrial applications. Its retail operation has more than 200 retail farm centers in the United States. It is one of North America s largest independent retailers of fertilizers, seed and chemicals and a major provider of agronomic services. In Argentina, the company owns and operates nearly 20 retail farm centers. Agrium US has a location in Soda Springs, Idaho.