Weather
August 10, 2017
| Temp High (F) | Temp Low (F) | Precipitation (in.) | Snow (in.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 61 | 0.18 |
| Soil Temp 2" Max | Soil Temp 2" Min | Soil Temp 4" Max | Soil Temp 4" Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 66 | 72 | 68 |
Weekly Crop and Weather Updates
August 16, 2017 Weekly Crop & Weather Update
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News
JUNIOR LAB TECH - FT Temp, 12 mo min. Full benefits. Required H.S. grad/GED with some science coursework and lab exp. Preferred: microscope experience; plant pathology, greenhouse management, & soybean production knowledge. Some light to moderate lifting & prolonged standing/sitting may be required. Extract nematodes from soil and count using microscope, set up greenhouse experiments, enter data in Excel
- Apply online at employment.umn.edu/applicants Search Job ID 318498
FARM EQUIPMENT OPERATOR – FT, Full benefits. Operate a variety of farm equip. General maint of equip, spraying, etc. Experience handling/feeding animals. HS graduate and 3 yrs recent related farm equipment experience. Questions- Jason Stenzel 507-461-6899
- Apply online at employment.umn.edu/applicants Search Job ID 318489
LAWN MOWER/GROUNDS – PT. Operate wide area mowers & trimmers. Apply at SROC, Waseca. Questions - Jason Stenzel (507) 461-6899
FARM ANIMAL ATTENDANT – Work in calf research program. Duties: work with calves including feeding and record keeping. Some weekend and holiday. HS graduate and 3 yrs related animal care experience. Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 75# and operate farm equipment. FT, Benefits, Pension, Contact David Ziegler, U OF MN, SROC, Waseca (507) 837-5645.
- Apply at: employment.umn.edu/applications Job ID: 318887
SROC's renewable energy research was recently featured in a KEYC News story titled "Farm Forward: Utilizing Every Molecule of Swine Manure". Read/watch the full news segment here: http://www.keyc.com/story/35763775/farm-forward-utilizing-every-molecule-of-swine-manure.
