Agronomy Specialist: Field Decisions & Precision Ag

Crop Quest; Colby (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Crop Quest is seeking an Agronomist to support farmers with crop production decisions, providing timely fertilizer, seed, and chemical recommendations for optimal ROI. This role collaborates with a team of agronomists, precision ag specialists, and industry leaders to deliver unbiased service and practical advice.

Responsibilities include crop monitoring, planning, water management, and precision agriculture tasks.

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 Utilizing 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

Crop Quest is seeking an Agronomist to support farmers with crop production decisions, providing timely fertilizer, seed, and chemical recommendations for optimal ROI. This role collaborates with a team of agronomists, precision ag specialists, and industry leaders to deliver unbiased service and practical advice.

Responsibilities include crop monitoring, planning, water management, and precision agriculture tasks.