Land O'Lakes
WinField United Research & Development Intern, Summer 2026
Land O'Lakes, River Falls, Wisconsin, United States, 54022
WinField United Research & Development Intern, Summer 2026
WinField United offers unmatched agricultural expertise to help farmers, retailers, and other partners succeed. As a customer-owned wholesale supplier of crop protection inputs, seed, and crop nutrients with a commitment to shaping the future of farming, we are uniquely positioned to help retailers and farmers implement modern farming practices. To grow more food with fewer inputs. To be even better stewards of precious land and water resources. To always be mindful of the next generation of farmers. We have Research & Development Intern openings available for Summer 2026 at our WinField United Innovation Center in River Falls, WI. Internship Duration: 11 weeks (May August 2026) Interns are paid $25.00/hour. Relocation assistance may be provided to eligible candidates for the duration of the summer internship. Research & Development Field Intern
The R&D Field Intern will be responsible for implementing research in a field setting based on protocols received from research managers. Responsibilities will include tasks such as field prep, planting of crops, laying out trials, spraying treatments, and some data collection (tissue sampling, visual ratings, stand counts). Trials conducted will cover multiple product lines such as seed treatment, adjuvants, herbicides, fungicides, plant nutrition, biologicals, and application technology. They will work with a team consisting of 2-3 fellow interns as well as full-time staff. The intern will have the opportunity to work closely with research scientists and learn about various product areas as well as how and why we conduct research differently based on the product area being tested. Research & Development Lab Intern
The R&D Lab Intern will primarily support the biological, phenotyping, and controlled environments labs, with possible involvement in chemistry, seed treatment, and wind tunnel labs as needed. The Controlled Environments lab, part of the Product Development group at the River Falls Innovation Center, features a greenhouse, growth chambers, and facilities for plant-based research on WinField United's experimental and current products such as adjuvants, herbicides, plant nutrition, seed treatments, and plant growth regulators for diverse cropping systems. The R&D Lab Intern will help conduct experiments for the Product Development group, working with the greenhouse, growth chambers, and related equipment. Responsibilities include preparing plant material, carrying out research procedures, and collecting data to advance both new and existing WinField United products. Experience-Education (Required)
Sophomore (preferred) or junior undergraduate pursuing a bachelor's degree in agronomy, crop & soil science, agriculture business, ag education, ag system management, chemistry, horticulture, plant science, plant pathology, or other related field of study Possess a valid driver's license; have and maintain a satisfactory driving record Required GPA of 3.0 or higher Competencies-Skills (Preferred)
Interest in conducting research Ability to work without direct supervision Excellent communication, writing, and critical thinking skills Manage time and effectively prioritize and implement projects and general work tasks Give and receive feedback, work collaboratively, exhibit effective social and interpersonal skills Resourceful and innovative in finding solutions to problems Flexible and can adapt to changing business surroundings Ability to adhere to strict safety standards when handling crop protection products in lab and field settings, if applicable Obtain and utilize a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License in the state of the internship location, if applicable Properly wear chemical application equipment and personal protective equipment while working as required by job duties
WinField United offers unmatched agricultural expertise to help farmers, retailers, and other partners succeed. As a customer-owned wholesale supplier of crop protection inputs, seed, and crop nutrients with a commitment to shaping the future of farming, we are uniquely positioned to help retailers and farmers implement modern farming practices. To grow more food with fewer inputs. To be even better stewards of precious land and water resources. To always be mindful of the next generation of farmers. We have Research & Development Intern openings available for Summer 2026 at our WinField United Innovation Center in River Falls, WI. Internship Duration: 11 weeks (May August 2026) Interns are paid $25.00/hour. Relocation assistance may be provided to eligible candidates for the duration of the summer internship. Research & Development Field Intern
The R&D Field Intern will be responsible for implementing research in a field setting based on protocols received from research managers. Responsibilities will include tasks such as field prep, planting of crops, laying out trials, spraying treatments, and some data collection (tissue sampling, visual ratings, stand counts). Trials conducted will cover multiple product lines such as seed treatment, adjuvants, herbicides, fungicides, plant nutrition, biologicals, and application technology. They will work with a team consisting of 2-3 fellow interns as well as full-time staff. The intern will have the opportunity to work closely with research scientists and learn about various product areas as well as how and why we conduct research differently based on the product area being tested. Research & Development Lab Intern
The R&D Lab Intern will primarily support the biological, phenotyping, and controlled environments labs, with possible involvement in chemistry, seed treatment, and wind tunnel labs as needed. The Controlled Environments lab, part of the Product Development group at the River Falls Innovation Center, features a greenhouse, growth chambers, and facilities for plant-based research on WinField United's experimental and current products such as adjuvants, herbicides, plant nutrition, seed treatments, and plant growth regulators for diverse cropping systems. The R&D Lab Intern will help conduct experiments for the Product Development group, working with the greenhouse, growth chambers, and related equipment. Responsibilities include preparing plant material, carrying out research procedures, and collecting data to advance both new and existing WinField United products. Experience-Education (Required)
Sophomore (preferred) or junior undergraduate pursuing a bachelor's degree in agronomy, crop & soil science, agriculture business, ag education, ag system management, chemistry, horticulture, plant science, plant pathology, or other related field of study Possess a valid driver's license; have and maintain a satisfactory driving record Required GPA of 3.0 or higher Competencies-Skills (Preferred)
Interest in conducting research Ability to work without direct supervision Excellent communication, writing, and critical thinking skills Manage time and effectively prioritize and implement projects and general work tasks Give and receive feedback, work collaboratively, exhibit effective social and interpersonal skills Resourceful and innovative in finding solutions to problems Flexible and can adapt to changing business surroundings Ability to adhere to strict safety standards when handling crop protection products in lab and field settings, if applicable Obtain and utilize a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License in the state of the internship location, if applicable Properly wear chemical application equipment and personal protective equipment while working as required by job duties