Agronomy Intern - St. John, KS Division

Crop Quest, Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Crop Quest, Inc. is seeking an agronomist to support production decisions for farmers, focusing on fertilizer, seed and chemical recommendations to optimize ROI and sustainability. You will collaborate with a team of agronomists and precision ag specialists to deliver unbiased, practical guidance.

The role involves field monitoring, crop planning, water management, and precision agriculture tasks to improve crop yields and resource efficiency for diverse farming operations in Kansas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in agriculture or related field.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Crop Monitoring: Field checks for insects, weeds and disease; utilize imagery tools where applicable.
• Crop Planning: Provide recommendations for ag chemicals, fertilizer and seed; support crop rotation and fertility management.

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