| | Agrium completes acquistion of UAP
| | May 8, 2008 | The merger of UAP with Utah Acquisition follows the successful completion of the tender offer by Agrium U.S. Inc., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Agrium, for all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of UAP at a price of $39 per share in cash. |
| | Briggs & Stratton launches “Tell Us Your Story” contest
| | May 2, 2008 | The winning entry will receive the “Ultimate Garage Package,” which includes a lawnmower, trimmer, generator, leaf blower, lawn tractor, rear tine tiller and other Briggs & Stratton products, valued at $7,500. |
| | Vila & Son names new president
| | May 2, 2008 | Vila & Son Landscaping Corp. promoted Ricardo Leal to president, as Juan Carlos Vila, founder and current president, assumes the role of CEO. |
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|  | | Beetles take bite out of aggressive weed
| | Featured on “the most noxious weeds” list in 33 states, purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is especially a problem in the Midwest where it clogs wetlands and waterways. | |  |
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