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Syngenta Seeds, Inc., Caldwell, ID
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Seed Production Agronomist
at Syngenta Seeds, Inc.

CALDWELL, ID

Kirsten, Class of 2017

Kirsten coordinates field production research trials for sweet corn and garden beans. She performs producibility trials for sweet corn to determine best practices for each inbred. These best practices are shared with the agronomists that will plant the large field productions of inbred and hybrid seed. She also participates in product advancement meetings each year to determine what lines advance.

Whitestown, IN
2

Soil Scientist at USDA-NRCS

WHITESTOWN, IN

John, Class of 2007

John has joined the NRCS regional staff for soil survey in Indianapolis. He works on several projects that coordinate with other soil survey offices in doing the soil survey update work across the Midwest. He ensures the quality of the soil data before it is published.

Denison, Iowa
3

Assistant Agronomy Division Manager at Farm Service Co-op

DENISON, IOWA

Tyler, Class of 2012

Tyler manages the sales and services of the eight retail locations in Farm Service Co-op’s  Agronomy Division. He is in charge of the business management including seed budgeting, margins, pricing, logistics, supply and facility improvements. Tyler also farms with his family.

Thomasboro, Illinois
4

Field Specialist at Advanced Agrilytics

THOMASBORO, IL

Colin, Class of 2020

Colin conducts in-season scouting of grower’s fields and makes recommendations by sub-field environment on seeding, nitrogen, fertilizer, and other agronomic recommendations as needed. He also collects and processes research trial samples such as plant tissue and root weights.

Washington, Iowa
5

Extension Field Agronomist at
Iowa State University

WASHINGTON, IOWA

Rebecca, Class of 2014

Rebecca assists producers and agricultural businesses in decisions related to crop production and management. She provides unbiased, research-based information and educational programming to farmers and agricultural professionals related to crop production and management.