Garrett Lofto

J.R. Simplot Co. engages in the provision of food and agribusiness services. It offers food, agriculture supply, turf and horticulture, livestock, feed ingredient, and industrial products. The firm develops Innate technology, a biotechnology platform for improving crops; and SimVitro, a branded platform for improving genetics and reproductive efficiency in dairy and beef cattle. The company was founded by John Richard Simplot in 1929 and is headquartered in Boise, ID.

The International Plant Nutrition Institute (NPCT) is an American company that promotes the proper utilization of plant nutrients. NPCT is based in Piracicaba, Brazil, and has a team of experienced professionals who are dedicated to serving clients seeking the sustainability of agricultural systems with the use of good practices for nutrient management. The company offers a broad range of services, including lectures, online courses, and publications on topics related to crop nutrient management. The company also organizes and promote events related to soils and plant nutrition, such as symposiums and online courses. NPCT's mission is to optimize production under the technical-agronomic, economic, social, and environmental aspects of plant nutrient management.