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30-475: Simplot was founded in 1929 by 20-year-old John Richard Simplot near the agricultural community of Declo in south central Idaho , United States. During the early 1940s, the business expanded, providing the military with dehydrated onions and potatoes during World War II . The firm was incorporated as the J. R. Simplot Company in 1955. Simplot made billions from the commercialization of frozen French fries by one of its scientists, chemist Ray L. Dunlap. By

60-711: A potash mine and production facility in the Rural Municipality of Vanscoy No. 345 in Saskatchewan , Canada, and a phosphate mine in Conda, Idaho , U.S. The Wholesale segment engaged in the ownership of nitrogen-based fertilizer plants in Bahía Blanca , Argentina , and in Damietta, Egypt . In 2003, Agrium was issued an administrative compliance order for excessive emissions at a Kennewick, Washington plant. Agrium discovered

90-510: A solid waste is a hazardous waste (40 C.F.R. § 262.11); treatment, storage or disposal of hazardous waste in the phosphogypsum (gypsum) stack without a permit or interim status (42 U.S.C. § 6925(a) and 40 C.F.R. Parts 264/265 and 270); failure to perform land disposal determinations and to meet land disposal restrictions for hazardous wastes (40 C.F.R. Part 268); and failure to submit complete Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) annual toxic release reports (42 U.S.C. § 11023 and

120-694: A subsidiary company, was based in Loveland, Colorado and was the location of Agrium's Retail Business Unit head office. The company was a part-owner of Canpotex , which manages all potash exporting from Saskatchewan . On September 12, 2016, Agrium announced that it had agreed to merge with PotashCorp, which will make the combined company, Nutrien , the largest producer of potash and second-largest producer of nitrogen fertilizer worldwide. Agrium divested certain U.S. assets. The merger closed on January 1, 2018. Agrium operated in two business segments: Agrium operated close to 1,500 retail agricultural centres in

150-540: A wholesale producer and marketer of all three major agricultural nutrients and a supplier of specialty fertilizers in North America. In 2018, Agrium merged with PotashCorp to form Nutrien . Agrium was founded as Cominco Fertilizers (short for Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company ) in 1931 and changed its name to Agrium in 1995. Agrium was headquartered in Calgary, Alberta , Canada. Crop Production Services, Inc. ,

180-571: A wood stove replacement project in the area surrounding the Lathrop plant, and pay an amount of $ 899,000 as civil penalty. The company settled with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Justice resolving Simplot's liability for alleged violations at the Rock Springs, Wyoming facility under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), including failure to determine if

210-596: Is part of the Burley, Idaho micropolitan area . The population was 338 at the time of the 2020 Census , down from 343 in 2010. The city was originally named Marshfield. In 1916, the name was changed to Declo. The Central Post Office told the community to choose another name not to exceed five letters. the last initials of the first five men to enter the post office were recorded: August Detlef, George Eldredge, Hyrum Lewis, James Cooley, and Carl Osterhout. The Central Post Office said they preferred Declo instead of Delco, and such it

240-414: Is used to “switch off” genes in this case. Simplot hopes that not including genes from other species will assuage consumer fears about biotechnology. The “Innate” potato is not a single cultivar, rather, it is a group of potato varieties that have had the same genetic alterations applied using the same process. Five different potato varieties have been transformed, thus creating "innate" versions with all of

270-608: The Idaho Conservation League and Trout Unlimited . More recently, Simplot settled with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Justice resolving alleged Clean Air Act violations related to modifications made at Simplot's five sulfuric acid plants near Lathrop, Calif., Pocatello, Idaho and Rock Springs, Wyo. Under the settlement, Simplot was required to spend an estimated $ 42 million to install, upgrade and operate pollution controls that significantly cut sulfur dioxide emissions at all five plants, fund

300-665: The Special Olympics . Much of the company's philanthropic efforts are directed by employees serving on the company's volunteer service committee. The Simplot Company has donated thousands of pounds of potatoes to the Idaho Foodbank and the Boise Rescue Mission. They have also provided monetary support for the arts throughout Idaho including Ballet Idaho, Opera Idaho, and the Boise Philharmonic. In 2009, Simplot Company

330-585: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 0.28 square miles (0.73 km ), all of it land. The Hillside Letter "D" can be seen in the southeast ( 42°17′05″N 113°20′38″W  /  42.2847°N 113.3439°W  / 42.2847; -113.3439  ( Emmett ) ) According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Declo has a semi-arid climate , abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. As of

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360-446: The census of 2010, there were 343 people, 115 households, and 87 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,225.0 inhabitants per square mile (473.0/km ). There were 127 housing units at an average density of 453.6 per square mile (175.1/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 85.1% White , 4.1% Native American , 9.9% from other races , and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.2% of

390-631: The State Emergency Response Commission of the release. In February 2004, J.R. Simplot Company agreed to pay the United States Environmental Protection Agency $ 525,000 and install $ 2 million in air pollution control equipment to resolve violations of the federal Clean Air Act at its silica sand mining facility in Overton, Nevada . The violation occurred in 1988 when the company removed equipment required by

420-494: The U.S., Canada, South America and Australia under the brand names Crop Production Services (CPS), Crop Production Services Canada (CPSC), Agroservicios Pampeanos S.A. and Landmark. Crop Production Services was acquired in 1994. On December 3, 2010, Agrium announced the completion of the acquisition of the Australian Wheat Board for a total acquisition price of $ 1.236-billion Australian dollars. This acquisition added to

450-420: The age of 18 living with them, 66.0% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.6% were non-families. 10.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.28 and the average family size was 3.57. In the city, the population was spread out, with 38.5% under

480-460: The age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.1 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 36,528, and the median income for a family was $ 39,286. Males had a median income of $ 32,083 versus $ 18,750 for females. The per capita income for

510-568: The city was $ 12,884. About 9.4% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 9.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. Declo is part of the Cassia County School District . The following schools are located in Declo: Agrium Agrium Inc. was a major retail supplier of agricultural products and services in North America, South America and Australia and

540-469: The city. The population density was 1,226.7 inhabitants per square mile (473.6/km ). There were 113 housing units at an average density of 410.1 per square mile (158.3/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 75.44% White , 0.59% African American , 0.30% Native American , 23.37% from other races , and 0.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 27.22% of the population. There were 103 households, out of which 48.5% had children under

570-676: The early 1970s, it was the primary supplier of French fries to McDonald's . By 2005 it supplied more than half of all French fries for the fast food chain. Simplot also produces fertilizers for agriculture the mining of which has been a cause of recent environmental concerns. Simplot is now one of the largest privately owned companies in the world (ranked 54th in Private Companies by Forbes magazine in 2020), ⁣ with $ 7.6B in revenue and 13,000 employees. It has branches in Australia , Canada , Mexico , China , and several other regions. One of

600-581: The federal Clean Air Act to control emissions of air pollutants. In early 2012, Simplot submitted a report to the Environmental Protection Agency to explain its view regarding how and why pollution limits could be eased in phosphate mine areas, and linking to livestock die-offs of sheep and cattle in other areas. Simplot is one of six major companies to join the Obama Administration in an effort to significantly reduce energy use over

630-474: The implementing regulations at 40 C.F.R. Part 372). Simplot agree to pay a civil penalty of $ 775,000 to resolve the alleged past violations of RCRA and EPCRA. In 2021, Simplot agreed to pay a $ 65,248 penalty for violations of federal pesticide handling and storage requirements at its storage and retail facilities in Umatilla, Oregon and Moreland, Idaho. Simplot developed the genetically modified Innate potato, which

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660-607: The major plants is in Caldwell, Idaho . J. R. Simplot retired from his role as president of his company in 1973 but remained actively involved for numerous years thereafter. He later relinquished his position as chairman of the board in 1994 and held the title of Chairman Emeritus until his passing in 2008. Since its founding, J. R. Simplot Company has contributed to numerous local organizations and causes, including Ronald McDonald House , WWF-Australia , Boys and Girls Clubs , Future Farmers of America , St. Luke's Children's Hospital, and

690-652: The next 10 years. The company has received awards including the Utah Board of Oil, Gas and Mining's Earth Day award for the environmental work completed in Nevada. In June 2012, Simplot partnered with two conservation groups and three phosphate mining companies in an effort to improve the water quality of the Blackfoot River in Eastern Idaho . The parties are: J.R. Simplot Company, Monsanto and Agrium /Nu-West Industries,

720-507: The original traits plus the engineered ones. Ranger Russet, Russet Burbank, and Atlantic potatoes have all been transformed by Simplot, as well as two proprietary varieties. Modifications of each variety involved two transformations, one for each of the two new traits. Food and Water Watch successfully petitioned McDonald's to reject Innate potatoes. Declo, Idaho Declo is a city in Cassia County , Idaho , United States. It

750-439: The population. There were 115 households, of which 45.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.3% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

780-601: The retail division of Agrium. Roughly 40% of the AWB holdings were sold to Cargill , including the Commodity Management Business. In October 2013, Agrium announced the acquisition of Viterra 's Canadian retail assets, after previously acquiring Viterra's retail locations in Australia. The Wholesale segment produced nitrogen, phosphate , potash , and sulphur -based fertilizers . This segment also owned and operated

810-431: Was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.44. The median age in the city was 29.8 years. 35.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 22.4% were from 45 to 64; and 10.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 338 people, 103 households, and 87 families residing in

840-582: Was approved by the USDA in 2014 and the FDA in 2015. It is designed to resist blackspot bruising , browning and to contain less of the amino acid asparagine . Asparagine can become acrylamide during the frying of potatoes and is a probable human carcinogen , so reduced levels of it are desirable. The 'Innate' name comes from the fact that this variety does not contain any genetic material from other species (the genes used are “ innate ” to potatoes). RNA interference

870-709: Was awarded the Spirit of Treasure Valley award by the United Way of Treasure Valley. In February 2002, Simplot agreed to buy equipment and pay penalties related to an unreported release of 80,000 pounds of sulphur dioxide from a facility in Pocatello, Idaho . The company violated the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act by failing to immediately notify the Power and Bannock Counties' Local Emergency Planning Committees or

900-542: Was named. The J. R. Simplot Company was founded in 1923 near Declo by 14-year-old entrepreneur J. R. Simplot , who had moved to the area with his family as a toddler. The corporate headquarters for the company are now located in Boise . Declo is located at 42°31′10″N 113°37′48″W  /  42.51944°N 113.63000°W  / 42.51944; -113.63000 (42.519441, -113.629978), at an elevation of 4,219 feet (1,286 m) above sea level . According to

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