Agronomist - NE Colorado Area

Crop Quest; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Crop Quest is seeking an Agronomist in Colorado to guide crop production decisions, delivering timely fertilizer, seed, and chemical recommendations that fit each operation and goal. You will work with our team of agronomists, precision ag specialists, and industry leaders to ensure unbiased service and sound ROI for our customers.

You will collaborate on Crop Monitoring, Crop Planning, Water Management, and Precision Ag initiatives, using imagery tools and geo-referenced data to tailor field

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or related field.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Crop Monitoring: Field monitoring for insect, weed & disease; Utilize imagery tools.
• Crop Planning: Ag chemical, fertilizer & seed recommendations; crop rotation; crop budget; fertility management; yield analysis.
• Water Management: Soil moisture monitoring; irrigation scheduling.
• Precision Ag: Record field data using geo-referenced software; work with soil texture, pH, OM, elevation data; grid & zone sampling; variable rate recommendations.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Related Field

Job description

OVERVIEW

Crop Quest Agronomists assist farmers with crop production decisions that best fit their operation and goals. Create timely recommendations for fertilizer, seed & ag chemicals that bring a sound return on investment. Work closely with our team of Agronomists, Precision AgSpecialists & industry leaders to ensure a high level ofunbiased service for the benefit of our customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Crop Monitoring

• Field Monitoring for Insect, Weed & Disease
• Utilize Imagery Tools

Crop Planning

• Ag Chemical, Fertilizer & Seed Recommendations
• Crop Rotation
• Crop Budget
• Fertility Management
• Yield Analysis

Water Management

• Soil Moisture Monitoring
• Irrigation Scheduling

Precision Ag

• Record Field Data Utilizing Geo-Referenced Software
• Work with Soil Texture, pH, OM, Elevation Data
• Grid & Zone Sampling
• Variable Rate Recommendations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Related Field
• Valid Driver’s License

*Job Descriptions are designed to give potential employees an idea of their job requirements and may change at any time at the discretion of the company to fit company goals and needs.