Transaction includes 20 ag-retail locations in the U.S. states of Florida and Georgia.

The NCGA and the ASA urge the U.S. government to maintain a competitive marketplace.

Move will create world's largest crop nutrient company.

Company expects to acquire 16 locations in Western Canada from Andrukow Group Solutions later this month.

Companies say they are in very early stages of discussions.

Executives upbeat despite lower Q2 earnings and sales.