About the role#
CHS is hiring a Field Research Intern for the Summer of 2027. You will join the Product Development team to gain hands-on experience in research and development. This role involves working with technical specialists to learn how product concepts move from ideas to reality. You will develop agronomic knowledge and see how replicated research forms partnerships between account managers, dealers, and growers.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate replicated third-party research trials and field-scale side-by-side or strip trials.
- Assess the efficacy of products such as adjuvants, fertilizers, micronutrients, biologicals, inoculants, and seed treatments.
- Visit plots to collect data and visuals, analyze results, and create tools to support product sales.
- Conduct small-scale replicated research, including trial setup, pesticide applications, treatment evaluations, and trial maintenance.
- Learn the features and benefits of CHS products and the crop protection development pipeline.
- Assist with product applications as needed.
- Complete an individual project throughout the summer and deliver a final presentation to the group.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in relevant coursework at a 2-year or 4-year higher education institution.
- An interest in agricultural business.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship based in Willmar, Minnesota.
- Travel is required throughout South Dakota, with potential travel to North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska to work with other technical specialists.
About CHS Inc.
CHS Inc. is a global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers, and cooperatives. The company operates in the energy, grain, and food sectors. It provides crop nutrients, livestock feed, and risk management services. Operations include petroleum refineries and the distribution of refined fuels and renewable energy products. The business maintains a workforce of nearly 10,000 employees.
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