In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Gary Halvorson, Executive Vice President at CHS Inc., shares insights on career growth in agronomy, the value of people skills, and the impact of AI and precision technology on fieldwork. He also discusses global market trends, leadership approaches, and the essential skills young professionals need to thrive in agriculture. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Solving the person's needs became a foundation for leadership, more than just applying crop science."

Meet the guest: Gary Halvorson earned his BBA from Concordia University-St. Paul and completed executive leadership programs at Harvard and the University of Minnesota. With over 30 years in the crop industry, he currently serves as EVP at CHS Inc., leading enterprise customer development. His expertise spans agronomy, crop inputs, and sales strategy.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:15) Introduction
• (03:22) Career growth paths
• (06:55) Skills new grads need
• (08:55) Tech in agronomy
• (10:39) AI's role today
• (20:12) Global market shifts
• (22:15) Final three questions

The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:

- KWS

- S&W Seed Co.

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