Field Crop Technician Intern: Drones, Scout & Data

Keystone Cooperative; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage

Mileage reimbursement

Drone license reimbursement

Intern incentives

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative in the United States is seeking Crop Technician Interns to perform crop diagnostics across the growing season, including scouting fields, collecting tissue samples, soil moisture probing, soil sampling, UAV flights, and supporting timely, informed agronomic decisions. You will travel territory-wide, spend most time in the fields, and participate in weekly development activities.

Enrolled students in agronomy or related programs are encouraged to apply; a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in all weather conditions.
• Above-average organizational skills and quick learner.
• Complete work with little supervision and in a timely manner.
• Agronomy student preferred; others with agronomy interest considered.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to use an iPad, GPS software, and field equipment.

Responsibilities

• Scouting: create reports identifying weeds, insects, diseases, growth stages, stand counts, and field anomalies.
• UAV Flights: use drones to observe fields, produce imagery, and collect data.
• Tissue Sampling: collect corn or soybean tissue and prepare for testing.
• Soil Moisture Probing: perform moisture tests and report data; install monitoring equipment.
• Soil Sampling: collect soil nitrate samples to monitor in-season nutrients.
• Field Signs: organize, place, and remove field signs.
• Travel: 100% travel in territory; 75% in fields, 25% in training/events.
• Weekly development activities: participate in ongoing learning.

Skills

Outdoor work

Organization

Self-motivated

Agronomy student

Driver's license

GPS software

Field equipment

Education

Currently enrolled in accredited college/university

Job description

Keystone Cooperative in the United States is seeking Crop Technician Interns to perform crop diagnostics across the growing season, including scouting fields, collecting tissue samples, soil moisture probing, soil sampling, UAV flights, and supporting timely, informed agronomic decisions. You will travel territory-wide, spend most time in the fields, and participate in weekly development activities.

Enrolled students in agronomy or related programs are encouraged to apply; a valid driver's