Amy Russell

Hometown: Normal, IL

B.S. 2005 Crop Agri-Business Concentration

Current position: Research Assistant
Monsanto - Thomasboro, IL

Responsibilities: I participate in all aspects of a corn breeding program.  My main job duties include setting up nursery sets, international seed shipping, managing seed inventory, and leading crews through yield trials and our pollination nursery.

Words for prospective students: The job market for Crop Science graduates is very strong.  I have had numerous HR representatives compliment the quality of employees they get from the Crop Science program at Illinois!

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