Field Research Intern

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 hands-on experience across all aspects of CHS research and development to ensure high-quality products reach the market. The intern will have the opportunity to learn from various technical specialists across Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa, observing the product development lifecycle from concept to reality. The role aims to develop strong agronomic knowledge and understanding of how technical specialists build partnerships for replicated research with account managers, dealers, and growers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist technical product specialists with day-to-day activities, including:
• Coordinating replicated third-party research trials to assess the efficacy of CHS products such as adjuvants, starter fertilizers, micronutrients, biologicals, inoculants, seed treatments, and fertilizer additives.
• Assisting with the coordination of 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 within South Dakota, with potential travel to North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska to learn from other technical specialists.
• Complete an individual project throughout the summer, culminating in a presentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Enrolled in relevant coursework at a 2 or 4-year higher education institution.
• Interest in agricultural business.

Note: This is a summer internship position for Summer 2027.