Business Details
Your Trusted Partner in Agricultural Innovation and Food Solutions
Simplot Partners has been a leader in agriculture and food innovation since its founding in the late 1920s. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, we operate in over 60 countries with a global team of 18,000 employees dedicated to sustainable practices that benefit people, planet, and prosperity. Our expertise spans crop nutrition, plant-based food production, livestock support, and advanced agricultural research. We pioneered innovations in fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, and ecosystem sustainability while maintaining a commitment to employee safety and community engagement.With a legacy rooted in Idaho farming, we continue to develop solutions for feeding a growing population through cutting-edge technologies and responsible resource management. Our 4Sight 2030 goals guide our environmental stewardship, including land and water conservation initiatives. As a privately held company, we maintain the agility to address evolving agricultural challenges while upholding our founding principles of integrity and community involvement.
Services
Crop Nutrition
Livestock Support
Food Processing
Agricultural Research
Sustainability Solutions
Highlights and features
- We operate in 60+ countries with 18,000 global employees
- Our 30+ year expertise in turf and landscape nutrition
- We pioneer sustainable innovations in plant and animal sciences
- Our 4Sight 2030 environmental stewardship goals guide operations
- We maintain direct connections to farming through our founder's legacy
Services
Crop Nutrition
Our Wholesale Crop Nutrition division delivers phosphate and nitrogen fertilizers through an extensive distribution network. We ensure timely delivery of high-quality crop inputs to support global food production. Our solutions help farmers maximize yields while maintaining environmental responsibility.
Livestock Support
Simplot Livestock provides comprehensive services for beef and dairy cattle producers. We offer feed ingredients and custom feeding solutions to improve animal health and market efficiency. Our research focuses on sustainable practices for the livestock industry.
Food Processing
Our Global Food division develops plant-based product offerings that leverage agricultural innovation. From farm to table, we create food solutions that address sustainability challenges while maintaining nutritional value and quality standards.
Agricultural Research
Life Sciences R&D explores plant and animal responses to environmental pressures. Our research drives innovations in crop resilience and food security. We combine traditional farming knowledge with modern scientific methods to develop future-ready solutions.
Sustainability Programs
Our 4Sight 2030 initiative focuses on sustainable land and water management. We implement practices that balance agricultural productivity with ecosystem protection. Programs address climate resilience and resource conservation across our global operations.
People
J.R. Simplot
Founder
Started his agricultural career at age 14 in Idaho. Built a global agribusiness from a small farming operation. Established the company's enduring commitment to innovation and sustainability.
Questions
What agricultural sectors does Simplot serve?
We support crop production, livestock management, food processing, and turf/nursery industries through specialized products and research-driven solutions.
How does Simplot approach sustainability?
Our 4Sight 2030 goals guide environmental stewardship through land conservation, water management, and sustainable supply chain practices across global operations.
Where are Simplot's operations located?
We operate in over 60 countries with headquarters in Boise, Idaho, maintaining direct connections to agricultural communities worldwide.
What research capabilities does Simplot have?
Our Life Sciences division conducts plant and animal research to develop climate-resilient agricultural solutions and improve food security.
How does Simplot support farmers?
We provide crop nutrition products, livestock feed solutions, and innovative technologies to help farmers increase productivity while protecting natural resources.
What is Simplot's history in agriculture?
Founded in 1923 by J.R. Simplot, we've grown from an Idaho farming operation to a global agribusiness leader with 18,000 employees worldwide.
