Agricultural Engineer

at Irsik and Doll Feed Services, Inc. in Cimarron, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Agricultural Engineer (Cimarron, KS) multiple openings 

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