Seed Production Agronomist
Seed Production Agronomist
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Job Description
Management and execution of all phases of seed production for corn to ensure a high quality reliable and timely supply is delivered to the facility. Foster an operational culture founded on HSE and process improvement. Actively engage and provide technical agronomic expertise with seed growers.
Duties:
- Geographically contract required production acres with seed growers to maximize yield minimize freight costs and deliver seed meeting quality specifications.
- Develop and maintain a grower evaluation system to drive increased yields and quality.
- Manage pre-season planning duties including; recruiting new seed growers field selection and qualification hybrid placement strategy creating preliminary field maps SAP data entry and creating field recipes.
- Develop and implement programs regarding agronomic issues in production fields including fertility weed insect and disease programs and timely field inspection programs.
- Perform field scouting and reporting to growers. Manage irrigation and spraying applications/scheduling with contractors and growers.
- Perform post season yield analysis using Geographic Information System tools to evaluate growing area strategy AgLeader SMS.
- General administrative management duties including signing grower contracts collecting crop insurance information collecting/preparing/inputting data for reports conducting QMS management meetings creating/setting up new vendors creating of vendor invoices submitting invoices for payment pricing grower contracts throughout the year and managing disposition of harvest.
Qualifications :
- Requires a Bachelors degree in Agronomy or related field.
- Certified Crop Advisor designation from the American Society of Agronomy.
- Typically requires 2-4 years of related experiences.
- Knowledge of seed production procedures practices and terminology.
- Excellent agronomic and pest management skills.
Additional Information :
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
- Full Benefit Package (Medical Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
- 401k plan with company match Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
- Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Maternity and Paternity Leave Education Assistance Wellness Programs Corporate Discounts among other benefits.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
