Senior Agronomist: Field Trials & Crop Strategy Lead

Farmer Veteran Coalition; Nebraska; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer seeks a Technical Agronomist III to lead agronomic and product initiatives within your local squad, partnering with sales, product management, agronomy, and marketing to achieve ambitious sales targets and improve crop yields. You will conduct field plots, analyze data, and provide expert guidance to farmers and dealers nationwide.

The role emphasizes field testing, technical training for dealers, and the development of an Agronomy Plan that aligns with squad goals while ensuring safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy or a related agricultural or scientific discipline, or a closely aligned field of study.
• Strong agronomic and technical knowledge across seed, trait, and crop protection portfolios, including experience planning and executing field trials, interpreting agronomic data, and translating insights into practical recommendations.
• Proficiency in collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., sales, product management, agronomy, marketing, digital enablement) and external partners to achieve shared business objectives.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex agronomic concepts clearly, educate sales teams and customers on the legal use of crop protection and seed products, and engage audiences through in-person meetings and digital channels.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute field-scale testing programs, including planting trials, collecting required data, maintaining plots, and ensuring timely harvest to generate robust agronomic insights;
• Collaborate with seed dealers and growers to design and implement trials, evaluate new products each season, and translate trial outcomes into clear recommendations that shape future-year forecasting and market positioning strategies;
• Provide technical support and training for seed dealers, Bayer squad members, and other stakeholders on seed, trait, and chemistry products, including product selection, application techniques, and best agronomic practices;
• Communicate the agronomic value and benefits of seed and crop protection products, creating and executing an Agronomy Plan that aligns with squad business strategies and objectives and supports the achievement of local sales targets;
• Build strong presence and credibility with key growers, seed dealers, crop consultants, local agronomists, and other third-party stakeholders, maintaining frequent face-to-face interactions and leveraging digital channels to share timely agronomic information;
• Lead local portfolio management and production forecasting for your territory, including local product portfolio decisions, launch of new products, and stewardship and use recommendations that support both short- and long-term business success;
• Ensure compliance with Bayer safety and vehicle safety policies and guidelines, manage the proper use of Product Performance Inquiry claims, and uphold high standards of product stewardship, legal use, and regulatory adherence for crop protection and seed products;
• Develop and execute an Agronomy Business Plan that supports squad and unit objectives, collaborating closely with Product Teams, Breeding, Field Sales Reps, Customer Business Advisors, Technical Agronomists, Digital Enablement Leads, Technical Development Representatives, and other internal partners to deliver high-quality work and contribute solutions that advance organizational goals.

Skills

Strong agronomic knowledge

Excellent communication

Independent decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Field testing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agronomy or related field

Job description

Bayer seeks a Technical Agronomist III to lead agronomic and product initiatives within your local squad, partnering with sales, product management, agronomy, and marketing to achieve ambitious sales targets and improve crop yields. You will conduct field plots, analyze data, and provide expert guidance to farmers and dealers nationwide.

The role emphasizes field testing, technical training for dealers, and the development of an Agronomy Plan that aligns with squad goals while ensuring safety