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Plant Soil Science

You might choose a career in Plant and Soil Sciences if you like:

the Environment
Science
Wildlife Management
Ecology

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Background

The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences contains strong programs in the basic disciplines of plant breeding and genetics, biotechnology and physiology, crop production, range science, weed science, and soil science.

Modern agricultural production requires a highly technical approach to emerging issues in soil and water conservation, introduction of genetically engineered crops, range land utilization and management, prevention and abatement of agricultural sources of environmental pollution, and use of agricultural chemicals. Plant and soil scientists are in demand for research and marketing positions in universities, industry and government. New technologies for precision application of crop production input using global positioning systems, remote-sensing methods, and newly developed sensor technology are creating many jobs for plant and soil scientists.

Careers

Farm or ranch operation and management
Crop consulting
Technical sales and service for seed
Fertilizer or agricultural chemical supply companies
Federal employment in soil and range conservation
Research
State experiment station manager
Teaching
Extension
Retail business:
Feed
Seed
Grain
Fertilizers
Equipment
Agricultural chemicals
Business
Loan Officer

Options

Agronomy
Biotechnology
Business
Crop Science
Rangeland Ecology and Management
Soil Science

Employers of Plant and Soil Sciences Alumni

Arkansas State University
Charles Machine Works
City of Lawton
City of Mesquite
Cooperative Farm and Ranch Supply
Double Five Ranch
Farm Credit Services
Henry County Board of Education
JC Robinson Seed Company
Kansas State University
Louisiana State University Agriculture Center
Natural Resource Conservation Service
Southern States Cooperative
Stillwater Milling Company
Texas Cooperative Extension
USDA

Frequently Asked Questions

Current Enrollment: Approximately 85 students in the department
Student Organizations: Agronomy Club, Rangeland Ecology and Management Club, Soil and Water Conservation Club
Judging Teams: Crops, NACTA, Rangelands, Soils and Weeds

CASNR awards more than $400,000 each year in scholarships and the department awards scholarships as well.