NRCS and Simplot

The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the J.R. Simplot Company signed a memorandum of agreement on June 28, outlining ways they plan to work cooperatively with their mutual customers to support crop production and conservation activities that advance soil health and water quality, as well as farm profitability.

Curtis Elke, State Conservationist for NRCS in Idaho said: “Having worked with Simplot while I was still a farmer in North Dakota, I understand  how valuable this partnership will be for agricultural producers in Idaho and other states where Simplot operates. We are especially excited to explore how we can blend NRCS conservation systems and Simplot’s precision agriculture data tools to provide our customers with the best recommendations for their management decisions, cost-effective conservation practices, and profitable outcomes for their farms.”

Simplot Grower Solutions has agricultural retail locations throughout the state of Idaho, and the nation. They partner with farmers to deliver field-proven advice and explore innovative ways to help farmers optimize their resources and profits. NRCS will work with employees from Simplot Grower Solutions to help them understand the benefits and applicability of NRCS programs and conservation practices. NRCS will also provide NRCS Planner Certification related training for select Simplot employees. This will enable both organizations to develop and implement collaborative efforts that equip their customer-facing employees to provide their mutual customers with consistent information and technology based on current science.