Agricultural Technicians

Does not pass

• Operate farm machinery, including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, or trucks.

  physical work, outside the screen · 7.1% of the role's time · $32.9M

• Maintain or repair agricultural facilities, equipment, or tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.0% of the role's time · $23.3M

• Perform crop production duties, such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, or harvesting crops.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.2% of the role's time · $19.2M

• Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, or animal care.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.7% of the role's time · $17.1M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

• Collect information about soil or field attributes, yield data, or field boundaries, using field data recorders and basic geographic information systems (GIS).

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.4% of the role's time · $15.7M

• Prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards, or vineyards by plowing, discing, leveling, or contouring.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.4% of the role's time · $15.6M

• Analyze geospatial data to determine agricultural implications of factors such as soil quality, terrain, field productivity, fertilizers, or weather conditions.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.2% of the role's time · $14.9M

• Analyze data from harvester monitors to develop yield maps.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.1% of the role's time · $14.4M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

• Identify spatial coordinates, using remote sensing and Global Positioning System (GPS) data.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.1% of the role's time · $14.3M

• Create, layer, and analyze maps showing precision agricultural data, such as crop yields, soil characteristics, input applications, terrain, drainage patterns, or field management history.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.0% of the role's time · $13.8M · waiting on a check

• Demonstrate the applications of geospatial technology, such as Global Positioning System (GPS), geographic information systems (GIS), automatic tractor guidance systems, variable rate chemical input applicators, surveying equipment, or computer mapping software.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.7% of the role's time · $12.7M

• Use geospatial technology to develop soil sampling grids or identify sampling sites for testing characteristics such as nitrogen, phosphorus, or potassium content, pH, or micronutrients.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.7% of the role's time · $12.6M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

• Compare crop yield maps with maps of soil test data, chemical application patterns, or other information to develop site-specific crop management plans.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.6% of the role's time · $12.0M

• Install, calibrate, or maintain sensors, mechanical controls, GPS-based vehicle guidance systems, or computer settings.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.5% of the role's time · $11.6M

• Collect animal or crop samples.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.2% of the role's time · $10.3M

• Supervise or train agricultural technicians or farm laborers.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.1% of the role's time · $9.8M

• Examine animals or crop specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.0% of the role's time · $9.5M

• Set up laboratory or field equipment as required for site testing.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.0% of the role's time · $9.0M

• Contact equipment manufacturers for technical assistance, as needed.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $8.8M · waiting on a check

• Apply precision agriculture information to specifically reduce the negative environmental impacts of farming practices.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $8.8M

• Advise farmers on upgrading Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment to take advantage of newly installed advanced satellite technology.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $8.7M

• Draw or read maps, such as soil, contour, or plat maps.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $8.6M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

• Measure or weigh ingredients used in laboratory testing.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.9% of the role's time · $8.6M

• Divide agricultural fields into georeferenced zones, based on soil characteristics and production potentials.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $8.5M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

• Perform tests on seeds to evaluate seed viability.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.8% of the role's time · $8.4M

• Provide advice on the development or application of better boom-spray technology to limit the overapplication of chemicals and to reduce the migration of chemicals beyond the fields being treated.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $8.2M

• Program farm equipment, such as variable-rate planting equipment or pesticide sprayers, based on input from crop scouting and analysis of field condition variability.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.7% of the role's time · $8.0M

• Recommend best crop varieties or seeding rates for specific field areas, based on analysis of geospatial data.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.6% of the role's time · $7.5M

• Prepare laboratory samples for analysis, following proper protocols to ensure that they will be stored, prepared, and disposed of efficiently and effectively.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.6% of the role's time · $7.5M

• Prepare data summaries, reports, or analyses that include results, charts, or graphs to document research findings and results.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.6% of the role's time · $7.5M · waiting on a check

• Participate in efforts to advance precision agriculture technology, such as developing advanced weed identification or automated spot spraying systems.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.6% of the role's time · $7.4M

• Supervise pest or weed control operations, including locating and identifying pests or weeds, selecting chemicals and application methods, or scheduling application.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $6.9M

• Prepare reports in graphical or tabular form, summarizing field productivity or profitability.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $6.8M · waiting on a check

• Analyze remote sensing imagery to identify relationships between soil quality, crop canopy densities, light reflectance, and weather history.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $6.3M · waiting on a check

• Record environmental data from field samples of soil, air, water, or pests to monitor the effectiveness of integrated pest management (IPM) practices.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.3% of the role's time · $5.9M

• Perform laboratory or field testing, using spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, or potential hydrogen (pH) meters to perform tests.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.0% of the role's time · $4.8M

• Perform general nursery duties, such as propagating standard varieties of plant materials, collecting and germinating seeds, maintaining cuttings of plants, or controlling environmental conditions.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.0% of the role's time · $4.8M

• Conduct studies of nitrogen or alternative fertilizer application methods, quantities, or timing to ensure satisfaction of crop needs and minimization of leaching, runoff, or denitrification.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $4.7M

• Conduct insect or plant disease surveys.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.0% of the role's time · $4.5M

• Determine the germination rates of seeds planted in specified areas.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $3.9M

• Respond to general inquiries or requests from the public.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.7% of the role's time · $3.4M · waiting on a check

• Devise cultural methods or environmental controls for plants for which guidelines are sketchy or nonexistent.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.7% of the role's time · $3.4M

• Transplant trees, vegetables, or horticultural plants.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.7% of the role's time · $3.2M

• Prepare or present agricultural demonstrations.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.7% of the role's time · $3.1M

• Identify areas in need of pesticide treatment by analyzing geospatial data to determine insect movement and damage patterns.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $3.0M

• Prepare culture media, following standard procedures.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.5% of the role's time · $2.5M

• Assess comparative soil erosion from various planting or tillage systems, such as conservation tillage with mulch or ridge till systems, no-till systems, or conventional tillage systems with or without moldboard plows.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.3% of the role's time · $1.3M