- Serve as the primary field contact for contracted corn, canola and wheat seed production growers
- Involved in all aspects of grower relations, including but not limited to: acreage allocations, contracts, and conflict resolution
- Manage time across corn and multi-crop operations throughout the growing season
- Manage and recruit growers to ensure the highest quality seed is being produced
- Utilize digital tools and data to help drive decisions that enhance quality and yield
- Coordinate field placement, integrated pest management programs, planting, isolation, field inspections, and harvest operations in your assigned area
- Utilize your leadership skills by supervising seasonal workers to address peak workloads
- Lead safety programs and strongly support the growth and maintenance of Corteva’s safety culture
- Implement and maintain parent corn quality standards while meeting targeted yields and other planning parameters agreed upon with Production Management.
- Obtain appropriate licenses and certification when needed
- Ability to work and manage flexible hours and days during specific critical busy seasons throughout the year.
- Bachelor's degree (preferably in Agronomy or Ag field)
- Ag related experience/background
- Driver’s License and good driving record
- Knowledge of agronomic practices (pest management, disease ID, product placement)
- Good verbal communication skills – ability to work with diverse groups of people
- Strong Microsoft Office experience as well as significant experience with computer software and programs
- 3-5 years of experience working with seed growers and seed plant operations
- Certified Crop Adviser
- UAV pilot certification
- Leadership/supervisory experience
- Knowledge of Digital Ag including, but not limited to, farm equipment monitors, field mapping programs, unmanned aerial vehicles
- Priority management (ability to handle multiple task simultaneously with urgency)
Benefits – How We’ll Support You:
Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits
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Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.
This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.
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What We Do
Corteva Agriscience combines industry-leading innovations, high-touch customer engagement and operational execution to profitably deliver solutions for the world's most pressing agriculture challenges. Corteva generates advantaged market preference through its unique distribution strategy, together with its balanced and globally diverse mix of seed, crop protection, and digital products and services. With some of the most recognized brands in agriculture and a technology pipeline well positioned to drive growth, the company is committed to maximizing productivity for farmers, while working with stakeholders throughout the food system as it fulfills its promise to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come.
Why Work With Us
Corteva Agriscience is the only major agriscience company in the world completely dedicated to agriculture. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generation to come.
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