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Logan Cline

Carman,MB

Summary

Experienced agriculture researcher and farmer with 8+ years of industry knowledge. Raised on a cattle and grain farm, possessing a deep understanding of profitability and importance of agronomic practices within a farm business.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Agronomic Research Manager

Bayer Crop Science
Carman, MB
03.2021 - Current
  • Execute soybean and corn pre-commercial testing trials across Manitoba and provide agronomic characterizations.
  • Participate in soybean and corn advancement meetings to provide feedback and recommendations on product positioning.
  • Utilize Climate FieldView during field operations to track rainfall, field health, spray application info, planting populations, and comparisons within fields.
  • Assist Site Lead with management of canola and wheat trials, such as canola pre-commercial testing, fungicide comparisons, fungicide timing, herbicide efficacy, and seed treatment evaluation.
  • Operate pesticide application drones for potential label approvals, and imagery drones for stand count evaluation, and evaluating maturity differences.
  • Developed a trial observation manual for seasonal staff and new hires to help educate employees on how to conduct various disease ratings, agronomic characterizations, and general assessments.

Farmer

10139154 Manitoba Ltd.
Belmont, MB
01.2016 - Current
  • Own and manage a personal farm corporation that oversees 280 acres.
  • Support family farm grain and cattle operation by providing agronomic advice, operating equipment, and assisting long-term farm planning.
  • Experience growing corn, wheat, canola, oats, flax, and fall rye.
  • Submit soil samples for testing, and create fertility plans based on yield expectations and fertilizer placement.
  • Create and continually update a farm business plan, which includes crop and herbicide rotations, and a cash flow budget, to ensure both profitability and agronomic expectations are met.

Market Development Farm Technician

Bayer Crop Science
Brandon, MB
05.2018 - 11.2020
  • Assisted farm manager with management of various small plot research trial sites at Souris, Brandon, Franklin, Virden, Melita, Plumas, Baldur, and Wawanesa.
  • Responsible for completing trial assessments, such as stand counts, start and end of canola flowering, flea beetle feeding, 50% pollen shed in corn, canola shatter ratings, and soy maturity.
  • Small plot research equipment operation of planter, air seeder, sprayer, tillage, and combine.
  • Graded canola and wheat samples for dockage, bushel weight, and seed coat color.
  • Utilized various GPS systems for field operation, as well as marking in-field data collection points.

Education

Diploma - Agribusiness

Assiniboine Community College
Brandon, MB
06-2019

Certification

  • Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) - American Society of Agronomy.
  • Technical Agrologist - Manitoba Institute of Agrologists
  • Drone Pilot - Basic Operations License
  • Pesticide Applicator's License - Expires: 2026
  • Red Cross: Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C (Expires: March, 2027)
  • 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certificate
  • Anhydrous Ammonia Transportation & Handling Certificate
  • Valid Class 3 Manitoba Driver’s license

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Agronomic Research Manager

Bayer Crop Science
03.2021 - Current

Market Development Farm Technician

Bayer Crop Science
05.2018 - 11.2020

Farmer

10139154 Manitoba Ltd.
01.2016 - Current

Diploma - Agribusiness

Assiniboine Community College
Logan Cline