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FFA and Farmers Union Make for a Well-Rounded Agricultural Education
2021-02-22 22:46:23| National Farmers Union
By Darrin Williamson, Region V FFA Officer and Chapter Vice President, Minnesota Farmers Union Youth Advisory Council Member Happy FFA Week, an annual celebration of FFA and the impact it has on members like me. I am interested and involved in agriculture including FFA and Farmers Union because it’s something we do as […]
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Agricultural animal biotechnology regulatory framework headed to USDA?
2020-12-26 15:23:00| National Hog Farmer
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced a significant step in modernizing regulations of agricultural animals modified or produced by genetic engineering.
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Giving Tuesday agricultural edition
2020-11-30 23:38:00| Beef
Kick off December with generosity and kindness. Support one of these agricultural non-profits on Giving Tuesday.
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Now is the time to lean into agricultural advocacy
2020-11-20 23:43:00| Beef
Despite the political division on social media, its more important than ever before to be a strong storyteller and advocate online.
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Agricultural Data Scientist
2020-11-12 19:12:45| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Agricultural Data Scientist The Data Scientist will be responsible for developing and improving algorithms to identify water stress in farm crops based on remote sensing data. The successful applicant will develop commercial products for farm irrigation management, become an integral member of Hydrosats technical team, and will work in collaboration with partner organizations in Luxembourg. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the biophysical processes determining the relationship between plants, soil, water, and atmosphere. She or he will also be comfortable in using and applying space imagery to agricultural analysis. The Data Scientist will coordinate and advise on farm field experiments use field data and remote sensing platforms to develop evidencebased models of water stress in plants propose and test algorithms for irrigation management on farm level identify and overcome the issues when upscaling these algorithms to different climatic conditions and plant species. Education Minimum requirement Bachelors degree in Agricultural or Environmental Sciences, Remote Sensing, or a related field special consideration given for advanced degrees MastersPhD Must have at least 2 years of relevant work experience in a researchfocused role. Skills and Experience Experience Familiarity with programming in Python and other data processing software Knowledge of statistical analysis Experience with remote sensing and thermal imaging is considered an asset Highly selfmotivated, keen learner able to solve challenging problems with creative solutions Organizational skills Able to work effectively in a collaborative team environment Language Spoken and written proficiency in English Proficiency in one of the official languages of Luxembourg is desirable French, German or Luxembourgish Location Luxembourg Start Date Immediate Contract Type Full Time, Permanent Interested? If you are interested in joining our team, send your application to jobshydrosat.com with the following documents CV resume List of any publications Names of two or three references Hydrosat is an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to hiring top talent and creating an inclusive environment where all people can be and do their best.
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