CALGARY, Alberta Agrium Inc. (TSX and NYSE: AGU) announced today it is hosting an investor conference in Calgary on June 15th, with an associated tour of an Agrium CPS Retail farm center and our Carseland nitrogen facility.

Presentations will take place in the morning and include an introduction and overview by Mike Wilson, Agrium President and Chief Executive Officer. Other key executives and management personnel will discuss Agrium’s Retail, Wholesale and Advanced Technologies businesses, covering an update to our growth plans and the outlook for all of our businesses.

To register and to obtain more information on the conference, visit Agrium’s website at www.agrium.com.

A webcast of the formal presentations will be available on Agrium’s website live or in replay mode at www.agrium.com. The webcast of the Calgary presentations will begin at 9:45 a.m. ET, June 15, 2010.

About Agrium
Agrium Inc. is a major retail supplier of agricultural products and services in both North and South America and a leading global producer and marketer of agricultural nutrients and industrial products. Agrium produces and markets three primary groups of nutrients: nitrogen, phosphate and potash as well as controlled release fertilizers and micronutrients. Agrium’s strategy is to grow through incremental expansion of its existing operations and acquisitions as well as the development, commercialization and marketing of new products and international opportunities.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Investor/Media Relations:
Richard Downey, Senior Director, Investor Relations
(403) 225-7357

Todd Coakwell, Manager, Investor Relations
(403) 225-7437

Contact us at: www.agrium.com