Agronomy Advisor: Boost Yields with Precision Farming

Socket.dev; Houstonia (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401K Matching

Pension Company-Funded

FSA & HSA

Accident insurance

Air Evac

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

Identity Theft Protection

Life insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Uniform Program

Discounts

Teamwork

Advancements/Service

Retirement Recognition

Job summary

Prairieland FS, Inc. seeks a Crop Specialist to advise on crop selection, planting schedules, and cultivation techniques. You will conduct soil testing, recommend fertilizers, and monitor crops for pests and diseases, using IPM strategies to optimize yield and quality.

This role emphasizes sustainable farming practices, precision agriculture, and data-driven insights. You will perform on-site visits, training sessions, and workshops for customer education and adoption of best practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, or a related field.
• All required federal and state pesticide licenses within the first six months of employment.
• Obtain and maintain CDL (HazMat, Tanker) within six months and maintain clean driving record.
• Certifications such as CCA, CCS, CPA pursued or held.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on crop selection, planting schedules, and cultivation techniques to maximize yield and quality.
• Conduct soil testing and nutrient deficiency analyses to recommend fertilizers and soil amendments.
• Monitor crops for pests, diseases, and weeds; suggest IPM strategies with chemical and biological treatments.
• Advise on sustainable farming practices including precision agriculture, crop rotation, and water conservation.
• Stay current on agronomy advances and share findings with customers to improve outcomes.
• Utilize precision agriculture tools and satellite imaging to provide data-driven crop insights.
• Conduct on-site visits, trainings, and workshops to ensure adoption of best practices.

Skills

Agronomy knowledge

Crop physiology

Soil science

Pest management

Nutrient management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Independent work

Detail-oriented

Field data collection

Education

Degree in Agronomy or Crop Science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Agronomy software

Job description

Prairieland FS, Inc. seeks a Crop Specialist to advise on crop selection, planting schedules, and cultivation techniques. You will conduct soil testing, recommend fertilizers, and monitor crops for pests and diseases, using IPM strategies to optimize yield and quality.

This role emphasizes sustainable farming practices, precision agriculture, and data-driven insights. You will perform on-site visits, training sessions, and workshops for customer education and adoption of best practices.