What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sugar Beet Consultant position at SMBSC?
Sugar Beet Production
The Agriculturist is responsible for providing expert advice on sugar beet production, including contracting acres, selecting varieties, issuing seed, scouting fields, recommending pesticides, monitoring fertility, and observing harvest activities.
Field Observations
The successful candidate will be responsible for scouting and monitoring fields contracted in their territory for various pest and other agronomic issues. They will also organize strip trials with growers, verify samples are taken for quality analysis, and communicate results to the grower and other internal and external customers.
Employee Management
The Agriculturist is responsible for providing expert advice on sugar beet production, including contracting acres, selecting varieties, issuing seed, scouting fields, recommending pesticides, monitoring fertility, and observing harvest activities.
Field Observations
The successful candidate will be responsible for scouting and monitoring fields contracted in their territory for various pest and other agronomic issues. They will also organize strip trials with growers, verify samples are taken for quality analysis, and communicate results to the grower and other internal and external customers.
Employee Management
- Collaborate with internal and external parties to hire and train receiving station personnel.
- Provide leadership and mentoring to personnel regarding best practices with safety and environmental standards.
- Monitor employee progress to ensure harvested sugar beets are acceptable for long-term storage, reduce receiving station interruptions, and maximize efficiency.
