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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
For more information about Plant and Soil Sciences
Overview Brochure
Degree Sheets for Plant and Soil Sciences Options:
- Agribusiness
- Bioenergy Production
- Forage & Livestock Production
- Plant Biotechnology
- Plant Science
- Soil Geotechnology
- Soil & Water Resources
Plant and Soil Sciences Links:
- Departmental Web site
- American Society of Agronomy
- Crops Science Society of America
- Soil Science Society of America
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 departmentStudent 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.
