CALGARY, AB--(Marketwired - January 27, 2017) - Agrium Inc. (TSX: AGU) (NYSE: AGU) plans to release their fourth quarter earnings results on Thursday, February 9, 2017 after market close. The Company plans to host a conference call the following day, Friday, February 10, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. MST (10:00 a.m. EST).

A webcast of the conference call including the presentation slides and dial in numbers can be accessed by visiting Agrium's website at www.agrium.com. A replay of the call will be available for one week from the time of the conference call.

About Agrium

Agrium Inc. is a major global producer and distributor of agricultural products, services and solutions. Agrium produces nitrogen, potash and phosphate fertilizers, with a combined wholesale nutrient capacity of approximately eleven million tonnes and with significant competitive advantages across our product lines. We supply key products and services directly to growers, including crop nutrients, crop protection, seed, as well as agronomic and application services, thereby helping growers to meet the ever growing global demand for food and fibre. Agrium retail-distribution has an unmatched network of approximately 1,500 facilities and over 3,300 crop consultants who provide advice and products to our grower customers to help them increase their yields and returns on hundreds of different crops. With a focus on sustainability, the company strives to improve the communities in which it operates through safety, education, environmental improvement and new technologies such as the development of precision agriculture and controlled release nutrient products. Agrium is focused on driving operational excellence across our businesses, pursuing value-enhancing growth opportunities and returning capital to shareholders. For more information visit: www.agrium.com