Agricultural Engineer

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• Provides professional services in range management, soil and water conservation activities while assisting in planning conservation practices on company owned land. (12% of time; daily)
• Make recommendations on plant population and soil technology to improve cattle performance. (10% of time; daily)
• Contribute to the growth of feed crops that are grown for animal consumption. (10% of time; daily)
• Advise cattle producers in animal production, management, health, and nutrition. (10% of time; daily)
• Take lead on implementing soil moisture probes onto the farm, interpret data to make irrigation recommendations to lower water consumption. (6% of time; daily)
• Recommend products, timing, and rates for crop nutrition and protection products for crops grown to feed cattle. (6% of time; daily)
• Maintain/improve current Access system for the tracking of feed. (6% of time; daily)
• Provide combined experience in animal production, management, health, and nutrition to deliver tailored advice to cattle producer. (5% of time; daily)
• Contribute to the management of soil that deals with the production of both plant and animal. (5% of time; daily)
• Engage in responsive crop management practices to enhance production of crops used to feed cattle. (5% of time; daily)
• Analyze/improve if necessary current system security. (5% of time; daily)
• Oversee the irrigation system on the feed yard farm ground. (2% of time; daily)
• Implement best management practices on the landscape to promote the success of the cattle. (2% of time; daily)
• Re‑integrate livestock and crops to improve profitability by using sustainable farming practices. (2% of time; daily)
• Use scientific research to find new ways to boost yields, profits, and sustainability for the feed yards. (2% of time; daily)
• Continuously observe and understand proper company policies and procedures. (2% of time; daily)
• Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops used to feed cattle. (2% of time; daily)
• Provide reporting on cattle on pasture performance. (2% of time; daily)
• Complies with applicable OSHA, FDA, and EPA regulations; maintains appropriate compliance records. (2% of time; daily)
• Provide training on best practices. Ensure the safety of all team members. (2% of time; daily)

Reqs:
Bachelors in Agriculture or Agronomy, or a rltd field. Send resume to:
Irsik and Doll Feed Services Inc., 104 W Avenue A, Cimarron KS 67835.