The J.R. Simplot Co., Boise, announced on Jan. 10 that its Simplot Growers Solutions will increase its services to growers in southern Alabama and the Florida Panhandle by building a new location in Opp, Ala. It will be located in the Opp Industrial Park on the Florala Highway.
“The growers in the Opp area will be fantastic partners, and we’re thrilled to bring our offerings to help them meet their goals,” said Jamie Scanlon, Head of Customer Experience for Simplot Growers Solutions. “This location will increase our ability to provide growers the timely products and services they need to drive value across their farming operations.”
The company said it is growing its position as a dynamic agribusiness leader with new stores in the Southeast that complement existing locations spanning the continental U.S. It said these retail outlets offer a full suite of exclusive products, ag inputs and cutting-edge technology, and top-notch services for farmers.
The company said it has about 240 outlets throughout the U.S., with 26 of those in the Southeast, from Mississippi east. The company significantly boosted its number of retail outlets with the acquisition of Pinnacle Agriculture in 2020 (GM Jan. 24, 2020). In addition to ag retail, Simplot has also expanded its presence in the turf, horticulture and the specialty plant nutrition business in the region in recent years (GM Nov. 16, 2018).