Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Production Agronomist to support soybean seed production operations based out of Wahpeton, ND, serving as primary field contact for contracted growers, managing grower relations including acreage allocations and contracts, coordinating variety placement and integrated pest management, and utilizing digital tools and data to enhance quality and yield.
Outstanding Benefits Package
- ✅ Health Benefits from DAY 1 for You & Family
- ✅ 4 Weeks Paid Time Off per Year
- ✅ 2 Weeks Well-Being Pay Annually
- ✅ Paid Holidays Throughout Year
- ✅ 16 Weeks Parental Leave (Mother & Father)
- ✅ Competitive Retirement Savings Plan
- ✅ Tuition Reimbursement Program
- ✅ Numerous Development Opportunities
- ✅ Flexible Work Arrangement (Partial Remote)
Position Overview
This Production Agronomist position at Corteva Agriscience offers an exceptional opportunity to support soybean seed production operations in Wahpeton, North Dakota. You will gain valuable exposure to and knowledge about the seed business while utilizing your strong communication and agronomic skills to work with growers, customers, and employees in this critical role supporting agricultural innovation.
This role can accommodate flexible work arrangement where you may work portion of time from home, balancing field-based grower interactions with data management and planning activities.
💡 Why This Role Matters: As Production Agronomist at Corteva, you contribute to high-quality seed production feeding global agriculture, serve as trusted advisor to seed growers optimizing production practices, utilize cutting-edge digital agriculture tools, and work for industry leader offering outstanding benefits including day-1 health coverage and 4 weeks PTO.
Responsibilities — How Will You Help Us Grow?
As Production Agronomist at Corteva Wahpeton, your responsibilities include:
Grower Relations & Contract Management
- Serve as primary field contact for contracted soybean seed production growers
- Manage all aspects of grower relations including acreage allocations and contracts
- Handle conflict resolution maintaining positive grower relationships
- Recruit new growers expanding seed production network
- Ensure highest quality seed is being produced across all grower contracts
Digital Agriculture & Data-Driven Decisions
- Utilize digital tools and data to drive decisions enhancing quality and yield
- Leverage farm equipment monitors and field mapping programs
- Apply unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) technology for field monitoring
- Analyze production data identifying opportunities for improvement
Production Coordination & Management
- Coordinate variety placement ensuring optimal seed production outcomes
- Manage integrated pest management programs protecting crop quality
- Oversee planting operations according to Corteva standards
- Ensure proper field isolation maintaining genetic purity
- Conduct field inspections throughout growing season
- Coordinate harvest operations maximizing seed quality and yield
Leadership & Supervision
- Utilize leadership skills supervising seasonal workers during peak workloads
- Provide direction and training to seasonal staff
- Coordinate activities across multiple locations and teams
Safety & Quality Standards
- Lead safety programs across all production activities
- Strongly support growth and maintenance of Corteva’s safety culture
- Implement and maintain soybean quality standards
- Meet targeted yields and other planning parameters agreed upon with Production Management
Flexibility & Certification
- Obtain appropriate licenses and certifications when needed
- Work and manage flexible hours and days during critical busy seasons throughout year
- Adapt to seasonal demands of seed production calendar
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this production agronomist position must possess:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Agronomy or Agricultural field)
- Agricultural-related experience or background
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record
- Knowledge of agronomic practices including pest management, disease identification, and product placement
- Good verbal communication skills with ability to work with diverse groups of people
- Strong Microsoft Office experience
- Significant experience with computer software and programs
Preferred Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience working with seed growers and seed plant operations
- Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) certification
- UAV pilot certification for drone operations
- Leadership or supervisory experience
- Knowledge of Digital Agriculture including farm equipment monitors, field mapping programs, and unmanned aerial vehicles
- Priority management abilities (handle multiple tasks simultaneously with urgency)
Who Should Apply?
This soybean seed production agronomist role is ideal for:
- Agronomy Graduates: With seed production or crop production background
- Crop Advisors: Seeking seed industry career with major ag company
- Seed Production Technicians: Ready to advance to agronomist role
- Field Agronomists: Wanting to specialize in seed production
- Agricultural Professionals: With grower relations and digital ag experience
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