A farmer-first approach

(Sponsored) Offering comprehensive services for growers’ operations from financing to farm management technology, Simplot Grower Solutions (SGS) is a reliable, knowledgeable partner that can predict a grower’s ever-changing needs — ranging from agronomy expertise, crop inputs and overall grower support.

Shane Hansen, senior agronomist for SGS, offers insight on the company’s farmer-first support — helping growers navigate the evolving industry and more. 

Today, growers face several challenges in the industry, including climate change, input costs, market demands and more. Ultimately, growers are focused on efficiency and performance in the field — SGS fits right in, providing practical, field-driven agronomic support.

“Growers want to maintain their quality and yield with minimal inputs,” Hansen said. “Our agronomic expertise is something SGS has always prided itself on. We have an internal goal to be the number one choice for growers in agronomic advice — we have nationwide services and offer a strict support role to add value to the field and find the right solutions.”

SGS employs a ‘farmer-first’ approach, providing a range of services tailored to simplify growers’ operations.

SGS services at a glance:

• Simplot SmartFarm® – harnesses field data to help growers make smart decisions throughout the year for end-of-season results.
• Simplot Water Logic™ – exclusively available in California, Water Logic services diagnose and manage potential water issues.
• Ag Financing – SGS helps growers connect with trusted ag finance partners offering competitive rates, flexible terms and more.

“We pride ourselves on operational excellence — hands-on the farm, getting product where it needs to be and doing it right,” Hansen said.

SGS continues to build relationships with growers, finding efficient solutions and new technologies best suited for their operation. According to Hansen, SGS’ biggest asset to growers lies in its crop advisors — professionals who know a grower’s farm, best practices and can bring innovative solutions. 

“The relationships we have with growers are multigenerational,” Hansen said. “We’ve been working with your grandparents and want to work with your grandkids. This allows us to take a stance that is beyond quarter-to-quarter and take a long-term view on this and make long-term investments to support the farming operations growers are building well into the future.”

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