What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crop Management Professional position at SMBSC?
Sugar Beet Crop Manager Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Sugar Beet Crop Manager to join our team at SMBSC. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in agronomy and excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities:
- Developing and maintaining internal and external relationships focusing on education, improvements, and good results
- Monitoring assigned sugar beet fields, receiving stations, and storage piles
- Managing seasonal employees and collaborating with a team of agriculturists, researchers, and shareholders
- Organizing strip trials with growers, verifying samples for quality analysis, and communicating results
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in agronomy, agricultural science, plant science, or related field
- Ability to articulate research findings to various audiences
- Strong coaching skills to improve sugar beet quality
- Able to scout and monitor fields for pest and other agronomic issues
