Precision Ag Specialist, Associate
Company: CHS, Inc.
Location: Wausa
Posted on: October 10, 2024
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Job Description:
CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers,
ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides
grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around
the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the
United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees
are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19
countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower
agriculture. Summary CHS has an exciting opportunity in our Country
Operations division in the Wausa, NE area. We are looking for a
Precision Ag Specialist to provide training on Precision Ag and
manage and guide farmers and producers on their Precision Ag
programs. You must be able to make sound decisions, have the
ability to influence others and work cross functionally. You must
be detail oriented with excellent communication skills, both verbal
and written. Responsibilities With assistance, consult with CHS
sales force, applicators, and management to identify customers and
successfully administer and grow the program. Meet with farmers and
producers to promote the program and document initial priorities,
problems, needs, wants, and expectations. Combine traditional
management skills with precision farming tools (site-specific
mapping techniques) to develop strategies with farmers and
producers to give them the tools and information to make the best
management choices for their crop production, and provide the
greatest economic return. Utilize GPS to locate specific field
positions. Coordinate soil sampling and use GIS to create field
maps based on GPS data to record and assess the impact of farm
management decisions. Use data sensors to monitor soil properties,
crop stress, growth conditions, yields, etc. to provide instant
(real-time) information that can be used to adjust or control
operational inputs. Organize, analyze, and manage data with the use
of spreadsheets, databases, GIS, etc., in order to provide the most
accurate information to farmers and producers. With assistance,
make recommendations to farmers and producers based on timely and
accurate information including data on crop characteristics, hybrid
responses, soil properties, fertility requirements, weather
predictions, weed and pest populations, plant growth responses,
harvest yield, post harvest processing, and marketing projections.
Coordinate sales strategies; advertising, field days, grower
meetings, etc. Develop industry knowledge and stay current on new
technologies, products, trends, and challenges in order to make
informed recommendations to growers. Perform other responsibilities
as needed or assigned. Minimum Qualifications (required) High
School diploma or GED Knowledge of Agriculture Production and
Operations Additional Qualifications Strong communication skills,
both verbal and written Ability to make decisions by analyzing
information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and
solve problems Ability to interpret the meaning of information for
others; explaining what information means and how it can be used
Ability to monitor and review information from events and/or the
environment, to detect or assess problems Ability to travel up to
80% of the time in region. Occasional overnight travel may be
required Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements
and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the
position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment
screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor
vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.
Physical Requirements CHS offers a competitive total rewards
package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon
position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and
commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors
which may include, without limitation, experience, education,
training, specialized skills and certifications. Benefits include
medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health
and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k),
pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition
reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility
requirements for each benefit plan. CHS is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Veterans/Disability. Please note that any communication
from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email
address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential
information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a
candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions
regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to
chscareers@chsinc.com; to verify that the communication is from
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