Dow AgroSciences Canada Inc. is an organization committed to enhancing the quality of life by developing innovative technology for the efficient production of an abundant, nutritious food supply and the use of renewable agriculture resources for industrial applications. A research-based, agricultural sciences company, Dow AgroSciences has a diverse product portfolio including weed, insect and disease management for agricultural/horticultural crops, forestry and industrial vegetation management. The company has developed a plant genetics and biotechnology platform in canola and corn. This investment is focused on agronomic production traits and value-added quality traits. Dow AgroSciences has research and development capabilities across western and eastern Canada including a canola plant breeding and cell biology group based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. http://www.dowagro.com/ca/

Monsanto is a company, 100% focused on agriculture. We apply innovation and technology to help farmers around the world be successful, produce healthier foods, better animal feeds and more fiber, while also reducing agriculture's impact on our environment. Monsanto Canada Inc. is headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba. www.monsanto.ca

The GCN is a unique, nation-wide Canadian research network for greenhouse gas (GHG) management and climate change mitigation through agricultural crop production systems. With the support of NSERC, various governmental departments and agencies, 14 universities and industrial partners, we provide a national research structure engaging the best Canadian microbial, soil and plant scientists to enhance our understanding of the genetic, physiological and ecological processes associated with crop plants. Our researchers work on targeted projects focused in four integrated themes: N₂O emissions, soil carbon stocks, plant responses to elevated CO₂ and biofuel crops. Our mission is to develop the insights, technologies and highly qualified personnel necessary to breed or engineer crops and cropping systems to reduce net GHG emissions and contribute to an alternative and sustainable energy supply. www.greencropnetwork.com

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The International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) is a not-for-profit, scientific organization dedicated to responsible management of plant nutrients – N, P, K, S, and others – for the benefit of the human family. IPNI, which officially began operating January 1, 2007, is funded by fertilizer industry member companies and affiliates from around the world. With headquarters in Norcross, Georgia, U.S.A., IPNI has established effective programs led by scientific staff in many important global regions. The purpose is to help provide a coordinated scientific foundation for fertilizer nutrient use and to scientifically address associated environmental issues.http://www.ipni.net/ipniweb/portal.nsf

Bayer CropScience, a subsidiary of Bayer AG with annual sales of about EUR 5.8 billion (2006), is one of the world’s leading innovative crop science companies in the areas of crop protection, non-agricultural pest control, seeds and plant biotechnology. The company offers an outstanding range of products and extensive service backup for modern, sustainable agriculture and for non-agricultural applications. Bayer CropScience has a global workforce of about 17,800 and is represented in more than 120 countries. Further information on Canada's operations is available at: www.bayercropscience.ca.

Founded in 1920, AIC has grown to be the member-based national association -- the bridge builder -- for the ever expanding community of scientists, business men and women, and other professionals who seek to be informed about and influence contemporary agriculture’s contribution to a wide array of sectors of the economy (e.g. agricultural, pharmaceutical, food manufacturing, energy, health, bio-materials, etc.)  It's members advance and promote the science, and the science-based business and governance, required to profitably and sustainably maximize commercial and societal value from the sustainable agri-resource base over the long term.  Whether focused on supplying services and products to that resource base, the management of those inputs on the farm, or the ultimate products and services at the end of the supply chain, AIC members are the intellectual capital without which contemporary agriculture could not provide the solutions to many of the most pressing challenges of our time.   

AGROTAIN International is the world’s largest producer of Stabilized Nitrogen fertilizers. Marketed under the brands AGROTAIN, AGROTAIN PLUS, Nitrogain, SuperU, UMAXX and UFLEXX, Stabilized Nitrogen fertilizers contain proprietary nitrogen stabilizer technology. This award winning and patented technology has a proven track record, backed by more than a thousand worldwide research studies. AGROTAIN International’s Stabilized Nitrogen fertilizers reduce nitrogen losses, and extend plant-available nitrogen for healthier plants and higher yields. AGROTAIN International’s products are currently licensed or sold through Agricultural, Turf & Ornamental or Industrial partners in over 69 countries. AGROTAIN International is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. http://www.agrotain.com/

Our business is to improve crop yields and livestock nutrition. We do this by mining, manufacturing, marketing and distributing fertilizer around the world. We can now offer our customers all three key fertilizer products - phosphate, potash and nitrogen - plus specialty products such as K-Mag® and MicroEssentials^TM S15.
We're the largest processed phosphate producer with significant equity interests in the rapidly growing markets of China and Brazil. We're the leading miner, processor and distributor of potash worldwide. Mosaic is also the exclusive marketing agent of 1.2 mmt (million metric tons) of nitrogen products. In fact, we have a 50 percent equity stake in Saskferco Products, one of the world's most efficient nitrogen production facilities. www.saskferco.com
Our diverse product line is complemented by customized services. We provide tools that increase profitability by assisting in fertilizer application and market forecasting. From field mapping and soil testing to agronomic consulting and fertilizer blending innovations, our services deliver added value to our customers.

Honeywell International is a diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials.  Honeywell Ammonium Sulfate is part of the Specialty Materials division of Honeywell, producing SULF-N (21-0-0-24S) at its Hopewell, VA plant since 1954.  The Hopewell site is the largest ammonium sulfate production facility in the world, making nearly 5000 tons every day of the year.  Honeywell has long been the industry leader in research and promotion of the many agronomic benefits of ammonium sulfate in agricultural and horticultural applications. Honeywell offers its product in several different sizes (Granular, Midgrade & Soluble) to meet the needs of the various markets it serves worldwide.www.sulfn.com

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Agrium Inc. is a leading global producer and marketer of agricultural nutrients, industrial products, specialty fertilizers, and a major retail supplier of agricultural products and services in both North and South America, with interests in Europe and China. Agrium produces and markets four primary groups of nutrients: nitrogen, phosphate, potash and sulphur, as well as controlled release fertilizers and micronutrients. http://www.agrium.com/

James Richardson International Limited (JRI) is the largest subsidiary of James Richardson & Sons, Limited and is Canada’s largest privately owned grain company.  JRI operates a modern and efficient network of high-throughput elevators and port terminals capable of moving grain and oilseeds throughout Canada and to worldwide destinations. We are a leader in agribusiness through our presence in grain handling, grain merchandising, crop inputs sales and services as well as oilseed processing and packaging. With over 150 years of experience, JRI continues to be 100% Canadian owned by the Richardson family.  We remain steadfastly involved in every aspect of the agriculture industry – nurturing strong business relationships with customers and suppliers, overseeing the research and development of innovative products and technology and proudly providing an influential global presence for Canadian producers. http://www.jri.ca/

Viterra is Canada’s premier agribusiness built on the foundation of Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Inc. and Agricore United. The new company has extensive operations and distribution capabilities across Canada and in the United States and Japan. Viterra is connected to customers at each stage of an integrated pipeline that starts with farmers and extends to destination customers around the world. Well-positioned geographically and with business segment diversity, Viterra serves its customers with a wide range of proprietary seed varieties, fertilizer, equipment, a full line of crop protection products, extensive agronomic and financial services and the largest network of grain handling and marketing facilities in Canada. http://www.viterra.ca/portal/wps/portal/viterra

VSNi are the developers and distributors of GenStat, the world's finest data analysis software for the bioscientist. GenStat boasts an extensive range of data analysis techniques, many such as Analysis of Variance, Linear (including Generalised Linear) Models and REML were developed by statisticians involved in agricultural research at our parent company Rothamsted Research. At VSNi we understand what scientists and researchers in agriculture, biology and bioscience need to analyse their data, the types of analysis and phraseology are based upon a biologists work and requirements. Combine the depth and breadth of statistical analysis with the intuitive menu system and it's no wonder that GenStat is the biologist's preferred choice of data analysis software. More information at www.vsni.co.uk

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