Field Research Intern
CHS Inc.
Brookings, SD0–6 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
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- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 6 years
- Must know
- Sales
- Work
- On-site in Brookings · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
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- Listed
- Oct 29, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
CHS Inc. is seeking a Field Research Intern to join the Product Development team for the Summer of 2027. This internship offers experience in all aspects of CHS research and development to ensure the highest quality products reach the market. The intern will have the opportunity to work with various technical specialists across Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa, learning how a product concept evolves from an idea to reality.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist technical product specialists with day-to-day activities:
- Coordinating replicated third-party research trials to assess the efficacy of CHS products, including adjuvants, starter fertilizers, micronutrients, biologicals, inoculants, seed treatments, and fertilizer additives.
- Assisting with coordinating field-scale side-by-side and strip trials.
- Visit plots to collect data and visuals.
- Analyze data and create tools to support product sales.
- Conduct small-scale replicated research, including trial setup, pesticide applications, treatment evaluations, and trial maintenance.
- Learn features and benefits of all CHS products.
- Learn about the CHS crop protection product development pipeline.
- Assist with product applications as needed.
- Travel primarily throughout South Dakota, with potential travel to North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska for learning opportunities.
- Manage an individual project throughout the summer, culminating in a presentation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Interest in agricultural business.
- Agronomic knowledge is a development goal.
- Understanding of how a technical specialist forms partnerships for replicated research with account managers, technical specialists, dealers, and growers is a development goal.
- Ability to travel.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in relevant coursework at a 2 or 4-year higher education institution.
- Ideal location to reside: Watertown, Brookings, Sioux Falls, or Mitchell, SD areas, or surrounding vicinities.