These difficult but necessary actions will enable the crop protection business to provide an even stronger base in support of the other parts of our agricultural enterprise. |
This transformation plan is designed not only to improve the short-term health of these businesses, but also to ensure a future of sustainable, profitable growth. |
Ultimately, it will be higher prices for the consumer. |
We knew it would be a difficult operating environment in the first quarter, and I am very encouraged by the better than expected performance of our company. I am especially pleased with how our people delivered these results. We are fully committed to growing revenue, controlling costs and improving return on assets across all of our businesses. |
We will continue to drive for at least 10 to 12 percent annual earnings growth. |