Agronomy and Farm Solutions Intern (Summer 2021) Job
Date:Nov 20, 2020
Location:Sioux City, US
Company:AGCO
JOB Title: Agronomy and Farm Solutions Intern The Agronomy and Farm Solutions team at AGCO is driven to enhance farm value through science and engineering by connecting sensors and machines to plants and soils to more effectively manage genetics, crop protection products, fertilizers, and other machine-centric farm operations thereby increasing yield and reducing waste. The primary focus of this internship opportunity is to assist the North American agronomy team execute field research trials. The successful candidate will support research trials that are a part of the development process of new equipment to ensure agronomic challenges are identified and with trials that evaluate customer ROI and best management practices using existing equipment products. The intern will gain valuable experience in, but limited to, new planter technology, soil compaction and management, best sprayer practices, and nutrient management. Focus product lines include Crop Care - seeding, tillage, and application equipment. Although the position may at times require additional travel, most work will be spent in the upper Midwest. The ideal candidate would be based remotely in the eastern South Dakota region in order to frequently visit research trials in neighboring states. However, consideration will also be given to exceptional candidates who may live outside of the defined region.
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