Regina, Saskatchewan
February 19, 2003

Saskatchewan Wheat Pool and Becker Underwood are pleased to announce the registration of a new line of seed inoculants for peas and lentils.

The Pool/AgPro-branded inoculants, which enhance the plants' ability to fix nitrogen, have been developed using rhizobia, a natural bacteria well-suited to western Canadian growing conditions. The new inoculant lines provide producers with a cost-effective method of increasing crop productivity, while reducing the need for fertilizer.

"This new line of products ensures Pool and AgPro customers have access to high-quality, economical products produced right here in Western Canada," said Monte Kesslering, manager of the Pool's Seed Business Unit. "We have worked closely with Becker Underwood in the past on chickpea inoculant and look forward to expanding and strengthening our relationship."

Four new products have been designed to meet the individual needs of farmers:

1. Liquid inoculant - a ready-to-use liquid formulation packaged in a convenient 100-bushel package. This size matches to a single package of JumpstartTM, a product that helps plants access phosphate, for farmers who want to use both products on their peas.
2. Granular inoculant -  a solid core-based inoculant that provides an economical alternative to farmers who prefer working with granular formulations through specially equipped air seeders and air drills.
3. Self Sticking inoculant - a peat-based product that is applied directly to the seed prior to seeding. The product is pre-sterilized ensuring high levels of the rhizobia in each package. Each pouch will treat 22 bushels of either pea or lentil seed.
4. Powder inoculant - a low-cost product designed for use with slurries to ensure adequate adhesion to the seed.

The newly branded Pool/AgPro products will be produced by Saskatoon-based Becker Underwood, a leading manufacturer of bio-agronomic and specialty chemical products, and available exclusively through Pool and AgPro facilities in Western Canada.

"We are pleased to be partnering with the Pool, a company that shares our commitment to quality and customer service," said Ben Libby, sales and marketing director for Becker Underwood. "These products provide value and convenience to western Canadian farmers and reinforce our commitment to
providing market-leading products and technologies globally."

Saskatchewan Wheat Pool is a publicly traded agribusiness co-operative headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan. Anchored by a prairie-wide grain handling and agri-products marketing network, the Pool channels prairie production to end-use markets in North America and around the world. These
operations are complemented by value-added businesses and strategic alliances, which allow the Pool to leverage its pivotal position between prairie farmers and destination customers. The Pool's Class B shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol SWP.B.

Founded in 1982 in Ames, Iowa, Becker Underwood, Inc. manufactures and markets a variety of specialty chemicals and bio-agronomic products for turf management, agriculture, seed treatment, wood recycling, aquaculture, vegetation management, forestry, structural pest control and many other
industries.