J.R. Simplot Company

The J.R. Simplot Company is one of the largest privately held food and agribusiness companies in the nation, though at heart we are as small as a single farmer. We pioneer innovations in plant nutrition and food processing, research new ways to feed animals and sustain ecosystems, and strive to feed a growing global population. At Simplot, we are in the business of bringing earth's resources to life. The J.R. Simplot Don Plant in Pocatello, Idaho, produces various phosphate based fertilizers, feed phosphates, and industrial products. The plant has operated continuously since it was built, with regular upgrades and adoption of new technology, employing 350 people in a diverse range of occupations.