Career Applications - Agronomist

Wade Incorporated Agronomist will provide leadership in designing agronomic services to our customer base & keep all of Wade Incorporated up to date with all the latest trends in agriculture.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Regular field checks
• Insect, weed & disease monitoring / diagnostics
• Soil moisture status monitoring
• Irrigation scheduling
• Ag chemical, fertilizer & seed recommendations
• Soil sampling
• Equipment calibration
• Crop rotation planning and hybrid/variety selection recommendations
• Solicit customers & increase acres and/or opportunities
• Precision Ag services (including GIS/GPS information)
• Detailed computerized field reports & permanent record keeping
• Crop budgeting & planning
• Provide personal consultation with customers as needed
• Educational/promotional presentations as needed
• Other duties as necessary
  
  

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Proficient computer skills - Microsoft Office software, email, internet, spreadsheets
• Good diagnostic and decision-making skills
• Proven ability to effectively communicate – verbal & written skills
• Demonstrate skills in sales (our agronomists do not sell products – only quality service!)
• Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives without close supervision
• Desire to serve farmers and others involved in the agriculture industry
• Willingness to work as a team member
• Desire to remain updated with new agricultural trends and technology
• Self-motivation, willingness to learn and good work ethic
• Ability to work outside during the heat of day & ability to walk several miles per day

Credentials/Experience:

• Graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture with emphasis on agronomy, crop, soil, weed management, ag business, or other ag science coursework
• CCA preferred
• Experience preferred
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must live or be willing to relocate to the Cleveland, MS or Clarksdale, MS area.

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