Production Intern

Beck'S Superior Hybrids; Coon Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Furnished housing

Job summary

Beck's Superior Hybrids is offering a Production Intern position in Coon Rapids, IA. This paid internship runs May through August 2027 and includes furnished housing or a stipend.

You will gain hands-on experience in seed production across several learning segments and work with agronomy professionals. Responsibilities include assisting in Growth, Pathology, Entomology, Nutrition, and Weed Control segments, recording growth data, and supporting the detasseling project.

Qualifications

• Must have completed sophomore year in college and be majoring in: Agronomy, Crop Science, Ag Systems Management, or Ag Economics.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record as determined by Beck’s automobile insurance policy.
• Interest in agriculture and willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in seed production activities across growth, pathology, entomology, nutrition, and weed control segments.
• Record observations, monitor fields, and collect data on plant health and stand counts.

Skills

Positive attitude

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Sophomore year in college

Agronomy major

Crop Science

Job description

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Production Intern

Intern Part-Time Coon Rapids, IA, Coon Rapids, IA, US 1 Attachments

Duration: Paid Internship from May - August 2027.

Housing: Furnished housing or stipend provided.

What to expect: Valuable experience related to the agriculture industry, professional development, summer project, etc.

Purpose and Scope

Interns will be involved in several Production Learning Segments throughout the internship program, including scouting relating to: Plant Growth and Development, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Plant Nutrition, and Weed Control. Individuals will receive training and work experience in each segment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Plant Growth and Development Segment

• Interns will learn the basics of corn and soybean seed production. Training and duties my include: Monitoring fields for emergence issues, recording and evaluating stand uniformity and populations, and recording overall plant growth and development throughout the growing season.
  • Plant Pathology Segment
• Interns will learn how to identify the most common diseases found in corn and soybeans relating to seed production. They will also help determine economic thresholds and evaluate management options for the crop.
  • Entomology and IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Segment
• Interns will learn to identify various life cycles of insects and their potential impacts on crop growth and development, grain yield and seed quality. They will learn the appropriate scouting and sampling techniques for the major insect pests affecting seed production. They will also participate in Beck’s IPM program by monitoring and recording insect trap levels at various locations.
  • Plant Nutrition Segment
• Interns will learn the basic mechanics of corn and soybean plant nutrition. They will participate in soil nitrate sampling and leaf tissue sampling for corn and soybeans, and they will learn to diagnose nutrient deficiencies based on tissue tests and visual symptoms.

Herbicide and Weed Control Segment

• Interns will identify weeds and evaluate herbicide effectiveness. They will also help evaluate, monitor, and recommend weed management options.
  • Pollination Segment
• Interns will participate in the detasseling process of seed corn production. They will take detailed notes of tassel counts, silk counts, pollen shed, and plant maturities during pollination.
  • Intern Project
• Interns will be assigned a research project relating to seed production.

Job Requirements

Education and Training:

• Must have completed sophomore year in college and be majoring in: Agronomy, Crop Science, Ag Systems Management, or Ag Economics
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record as determined by Beck’s automobile insurance policy.

Technical Knowledge:

• Extra Consideration will be given to individuals with a Production Agriculture background, working knowledge of agricultural equipment and a Class A Commercial Driver’s License

Desired Skills:

• Possess positive attitude
• Enjoy working outdoors in various conditions
• Agility to work independently or collaboratively in a group working to achieve deadlines

General Information and Work Schedule

• Summer interns must provide their own transportation to Beck’s facilities near Atlanta, Indiana.
• Ask about local housing availability.
• Start work in early May and work through early August.

** In an effort to provide a safer, drug-free workplace for employees, all full-time applicants to whom offers of employment are made must submit to a drug test and background check, subject to applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations. Employment at Beck's is contingent upon passing these pre-employment screenings.