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USDA's ARS Seeking Alfalfa Irrigation Specialist for Parlier Location
The Water Management Research Unit in the San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center located in Parlier, CA, is seeking a permanent, full-time, Research Civil Engineer/Research Agricultural Engineer/Research Physical Scientist. This position is a full-time, permanent, GS 12-13 level position.
Responsibilities for this position include: 1) characterizing alfalfa crop water use as a function of irrigation methods, soil type and salinity, and cultural practices such as fertilizer application and cutting frequency; 2) determining crop coefficients and water requirements for irrigated crops grown in the Western U.S. in water limited conditions, with a focus on alfalfa for dairy; 3) developing drought water management strategies, including regulated deficit irrigation of crops grown in arid and semi-arid irrigated areas; and 4) developing and validating water management models suitable for design and management of irrigation systems and irrigation scheduling in arid and semi-arid areas.
For a full copy of the job description and instructions on how to apply, click here. Applications will be accepted until Friday, August 16.
If you know of anyone who may be qualified and interested in applying for this position, please forward this information.
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"Hay,"
Mark Your Calendar!
- 2019 Annual Alfalfa and Forage Field Day
Thursday, September 19, 2019
UC Kearney Ag Research and Extension Center
9240 S. Riverbend Ave.
Parlier, CA
- Alfalfa Intensive Training Seminar (AITS)
Wednesday & Thursday, November 6 & 7, 2019
Land O'Lakes Headquarters
4001 Lexington Ave North
Arden Hills, MN
- Western Alfalfa & Forage Symposium
Tuesday-Thursday, November 19-21, 2019
Grand Sierra Resort
Reno, NV
- Northwest Hay Expo
Wednesday-Thursday, January 15-16, 2020
Three Rivers Convention Center
Kennewick, WA
- WASGA Winter Seed Conference
Sunday-Tuesday, January 26-28, 2020
Golden Nugget
Las Vegas, NV
- MFA's Symposium
Monday-Wednesday, February 17-19, 2020
Chula Vista Resort
Wisconsin Dells, WI
- Joint XXIV International Grassland/XI Rangeland Congress
Sunday-Friday, October 25-30, 2020
Nairobi, Kenya
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National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance - 4630 Churchill
St #1 - St. Paul, MN 55126
651-484-3888 - nafa@alfalfa.org - www.alfalfa.org
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