Saskatoon-based Nutrien has announced Mayo Schmidt has left his position as president and CEO of the crop input and services company. Executive vice president of potash, Ken Seitz, has been named the company’s interim CEO. Seitz brings extensive global leadership experience in the agriculture and mining sectors. Nutrien is the world’s largest provider of […]
A huge boost to the the Food Banks of Saskatchewan “Feeding Holiday Cheer” campaign has come from Nutrien. With the campaign getting underway Tuesday, Nutrien provided $250,000. Food Banks of Saskatchewan Executive Director Michael Kincade says Nutrien is a huge supporter of trying to reduce hunger for those in need whether they be in urban […]
Nutrien says all workers at its Saskatchewan operations will have to provide proof of vaccination or submit to weekly testing. In a statement, the company says these decisions and actions on keeping people safe in the communities where we live and work is the main factor behind the move The policy begins October 18.
The latest Nutrien annual report reflects ongoing strong demand for crops. The report says crop prices are being supported by strong global demand and reduced supply, resulting in strong grower margins. The company expects the market fundamentals to continue beyond this season and be supportive of crop prices and grower margins into 2022. Growing conditions […]
Saskatoon-based Nutrien has announced record earnings for the second quarter of this year and for the first half of 2021. Second quarter net earnings were 1.1 billion dollars. Nutrien president Mayo Schmidt says the company expects to set a new earnings record for the entire year. He says the outlook for global crop and […]
Saskatoon-based Nutrien has signed an agreement with Exmar to jointly develop and build a low-carbon, ammonia-fueled vessel. Partners for over 30 years in transporting ammonia globally, Nutrien is one of the world’s largest producers of low-carbon ammonia and Exmar is a leading innovator in transporting liquefied gas products. The new agreement aims to reduce […]
Saskatoon-based Nutrien is expecting record potash sales this year. Nutrien has outlined stronger than expected earnings in the first half of this year because of strong global fertilizer markets. First half of 2021 net earnings are estimated at 2.30 to 2.50 per share, up 30 cents per share from a previous estimate. Nutrien says […]
Nutrien has unveiled a portfolio approach to its North American carbon pilots incentive program. Nutrien has announced a partnership with a wide range of companies to provide incentives to farmers to adopt sustainable agricultural practices through creation of a verified carbon asset. A diverse set of actions will be deployed for a variety of crops […]
Some good news from Nutrien on Monday morning. The fertilizer giant plans on increasing potash production in the second half of 2021 by roughly half a million tonnes. Production from the company’s six potash mines is already fully committed through September, based on its original production guidance for 2021. Nutrien plans to add employees to […]
There are reports suggesting BHP is speaking with Nutrien about a potential partnership in the Janzen potash mine. According to some familiar with the matter, several options are being discussed with one of them seeing Nutrien operate the facility and sell the potash through its existing channels. The Janzen mine has been one that BHP […]
