What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sugar Beet Industry Expert position at SMBSC?
Agricultural Development Position
SMBSC is looking for an Agricultural Development professional to drive growth and efficiency in our sugar beet operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of agronomy and business practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing input on investments in maintenance, equipment upgrades, environmental projects, effective partnering in industry, innovation, training, and uncompromising safety
- Coaching growers in improving sugar beet quality focusing on contracting acres, selecting varieties, issuing seed, scouting fields, recommending pesticides, and monitoring fertility
- Organizing strip trials with growers, verifying samples for quality analysis, and communicating results
- Performing environmental inspections and submitting reports as required
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in agronomy, agricultural science, plant science, or related field
- Ability to evaluate information to determine best practices
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Able to influence growers to accept newly advanced agricultural methods and techniques
