Agronomist - Garden City, KS

Job Description

Job Description

This position will be in the Garden City, KS area. 

OVERVIEW

Crop Quest Agronomists assist farmers with crop production decisions that best fit their operation and goals. Create timely recommendations for fertilizer, seed & ag chemicals that bring a sound return on investment. Work closely with our team of Agronomists, Precision Ag Specialists & industry leaders to ensure a high level of unbiased service for the benefit of our customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Crop Monitoring

• Field Monitoring for Insect, Weed & Disease
• Utilize Imagery Tools

Crop Planning

• Ag Chemical, Fertilizer & Seed Recommendations
• Crop Rotation
• Crop Budget
• Fertility Management
• Yield Analysis

Water Management

• Soil Moisture Monitoring
• Irrigation Scheduling

Precision Ag

• Record Field Data Utilizing Geo-Referenced Software
• Work with Soil Texture, pH, OM, Elevation Data
• Grid & Zone Sampling
• Variable Rate Recommendations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Related Field
• Valid Driver’s License

*Job Descriptions are designed to give potential employees an idea of their job requirements and may change at any time at the discretion of the company to fit company goals and needs.