Summer Production Intern: Crop Science & Field Training

Beck's Hybrids; Mount Pleasant, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

Beck’s Hybrids is seeking a Production Intern for the Mt. Pleasant, IA area. This paid, part-time internship runs from May through August 2027 and includes furnished housing or a housing stipend. Interns will gain hands-on experience across multiple seed production segments, with training and a final research project.

Ideal candidates are sophomores majoring in Agronomy, Crop Science, Ag Systems Management, or Ag Economics, and hold a valid driver's license. Start in May; housing may be provided.

Qualifications

• Must be a current college sophomore majoring in Agronomy, Crop Science, Ag Systems Management or Ag Economics.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with insurable driving record.
• Production agriculture background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn seed production basics across segments (growth, pathology, nutrition, weed control).
• Assist in scouting and data collection for growth, disease, pests, and nutrition.
• Participate in detasseling and tassel/pollen data collection.
• Complete a research project related to seed production.
• Record detailed notes on tassel counts, silk counts, and growth stages.

Skills

Positive attitude

Outdoor work

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Sophomore year completed; majors in Agronomy / Crop Science / Ag Systems Management / Ag Economics

Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record

Job description

Beck’s Hybrids is seeking a Production Intern for the Mt. Pleasant, IA area. This paid, part-time internship runs from May through August 2027 and includes furnished housing or a housing stipend. Interns will gain hands-on experience across multiple seed production segments, with training and a final research project.

Ideal candidates are sophomores majoring in Agronomy, Crop Science, Ag Systems Management, or Ag Economics, and hold a valid driver's license. Start in May; housing may be provided.