J.R. Simplot Company, headquartered in Boise, Idaho, has announced the promotion of Steve Green to the role of Director, Wholesale Specialty Business Unit. Green has more than 27 years of experience in developing and marketing specialty products, and will be tasked with establishing and leading a team of sales and service professionals to promote Simplot’s growing line of specialty products. The newly formed Specialty Business Unit will report through Mark Auchampach as a part of the broader Wholesale Sales Division within Simplot AgriBusiness, and will operate under the goal of providing more value-added solutions for Simplot’s customers. As part of its effort to enhance its diversified product offerings, Simplot recently announced the launch of its new line of phosphate-based starter and foliar liquid fertilizers.