The Mosaic Company Gives $25,000 to the American Red Cross to Aid Disaster Relief in Louisiana

ST. JAMES PARISH, La., Feb. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mosaic Company MOS announced a $25,000 contribution to the American Red Cross for disaster relief efforts in South Louisiana, specifically St. James Parish. On Tuesday, February 23, 2016, several tornadoes touched down claiming lives, injuring many, and causing significant damage to several local communities.   

Headquartered in Plymouth, Minn., Mosaic supplies crop nutrition products to the global agriculture industry and operates two facilities in St. James Parish, Louisiana. Mosaic's contribution to the Red Cross will assist with safety and shelter, food and water, emotional support services, and long-term assistance and cleanup efforts.

"St. James Parish is our home, and our thoughts are with our neighbors who've been affected by the recent tornadoes in Louisiana," said Steven Susick, General Manager of Mosaic's Louisiana Operations. "With this financial support, Red Cross employees and volunteers will provide basic needs to individuals and families in our community, as well as long-term support as the community recovers from the devastation."

About The Mosaic Company
The Mosaic Company is one of the world's leading producers and marketers of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. Mosaic is a single source provider of phosphate and potash fertilizers and feed ingredients for the global agriculture industry. More information on the company is available at www.mosaicco.com.

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