Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
April 7, 2009
Viterra Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of Foothills
as the newest addition to its exclusive lineup of Viterra
branded crop protection products.
Foothills is a superior grass herbicide for use in spring wheat
and durum that provides control of wild oats, green and yellow
foxtail, barnyardgrass, Persian darnel, as well as volunteer
oats and canaryseed with unsurpassed
crop safety.
“Our farm customers need to have confidence that their
investment is being protected with the right products,” said
Doug Wonnacott, Senior Vice-President, Agri-products. “This
valuable new option, combined with the
agronomic expertise of our retail network, is specifically
designed to enhance their ability to produce high yielding,
healthy wheat and durum crops.”
Foothills has more than 28 tank mix options for broad spectrum
control in a single pass. For further information, including
details on Viterra’s Loyalty Rebate Program, visit
cropprotection.viterra.ca.
Viterra Inc. is Canada's leading agribusiness, with extensive
operations and distribution capabilities across Western Canada,
and with operations in the United States, Japan, Singapore and
Geneva. The Company is diversified into sales and services of
crop inputs and equipment, grain handling and marketing,
livestock feed, agri-food processing and financial products.
These operations are complemented by value-added businesses and
strategic alliances, which allow Viterra to leverage its pivotal
position between Prairie farmers and destination customers. The
Company’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange
under the symbol VT. |
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