The Soybean Crop Germplasm Committee is currently seeking nominees to serve on the Committee. There are currently two positions open for three year terms. The positions being filled are a Soybean Pathologist or Nematologist, Entomologist or Pathologist. The function of the Soybean Crop Germplasm Committee is to serve soybean commodity groups and provide expert advice to individuals or organizations such as the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), State Agricultural Experiment Stations (SAES), and others on technical matters relating to plant germplasm, its collection, preservation, and effective utilization. Members involvement includes participation in an annual meeting which meets during the Soybean Breeders Workshop in St. Louis. Sub-committees may be formed to address needs during the year. Please send nominations to Thomas Hoffman at thom.hoffman@corteva.com, indicating the position for which the individual is being nominated.

An Agronomist/Geneticist position is open at the Soybean/Maize Germplasm, Pathology, and Genetics Research Unit in Urbana, IL. The person hired will serve as the curator of the USDA/ARS National Soybean Germplasm Collection providing technical direction and guidance in producing high-quality, well-characterized soybean germplasm and conducting research on the maintenance, genetic diversity, characterization, enhancement, and evaluation of germplasm. This is a mixed position combining service (60%) and research (40%). The position announcement may be viewed at USAjobs and will be available from Wednesday, November 20, 2019 to Thursday, December 05, 2019. For information regarding this opportunity contact Leslie Domier.