Hermiston, OR · On-site
$22/hr
Provide support for corn detasseling activities. * Support seed production activities such as field scouting, data collection, and roguing fields. * Coordinate closely with the Agronomy Supervisor ...
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Hermiston, OR · On-site
$22/hr
Provide support for corn detasseling activities. * Support seed production activities such as field scouting, data collection, and roguing fields. * Coordinate closely with the Agronomy Supervisor ...
Seward, NE · On-site
They will also assist in taking inbred and hybrid notes. * Assist with pollination of Beck's corn breeding nurseries * Assist with detasseling Beck's top cross plots Corn Agronomy Module * Plant ...
Seward, NE · On-site
They will also assist in taking inbred and hybrid notes. * Assist with pollination of Beck's corn breeding nurseries * Assist with detasseling Beck's top cross plots Corn Agronomy Module * Plant ...
Goehner, NE · On-site
They will also assist in taking inbred and hybrid notes. * Assist with pollination of Beck's corn breeding nurseries * Assist with detasseling Beck's top cross plots Corn Agronomy Module * Plant ...
Goehner, NE · On-site
They will also assist in taking inbred and hybrid notes. * Assist with pollination of Beck's corn breeding nurseries * Assist with detasseling Beck's top cross plots Corn Agronomy Module * Plant ...
Seward, NE · On-site
They will also assist in taking inbred and hybrid notes. * Assist with pollination of Beck's corn breeding nurseries * Assist with detasseling Beck's top cross plots Corn Agronomy Module * Plant ...
Seward, NE · On-site
They will also assist in taking inbred and hybrid notes. * Assist with pollination of Beck's corn breeding nurseries * Assist with detasseling Beck's top cross plots Corn Agronomy Module * Plant ...
Marshalltown, IA · On-site
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... detasseling crews, and detasseling machine operators to ensure the maintenance of maximum yield ... of corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, and sunflowers. With over 30 state-of-the-art facilities ...
Marshalltown, IA · On-site
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... detasseling crews, and detasseling machine operators to ensure the maintenance of maximum yield ... of corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, and sunflowers. With over 30 state-of-the-art facilities ...
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... detasseling crews, and detasseling machine operators to ensure the maintenance of maximum yield ... of corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, and sunflowers. With over 30 state-of-the-art facilities ...
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... detasseling crews, and detasseling machine operators to ensure the maintenance of maximum yield ... of corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, and sunflowers. With over 30 state-of-the-art facilities ...
Marshalltown, IA · On-site
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... detasseling crews, and detasseling machine operators to ensure the maintenance of maximum yield ... of corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, and sunflowers. With over 30 state-of-the-art facilities ...
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Marshalltown, IA · On-site
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... detasseling crews, and detasseling machine operators to ensure the maintenance of maximum yield ... of corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, and sunflowers. With over 30 state-of-the-art facilities ...
Marshalltown, IA · On-site
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... detasseling crews, and detasseling machine operators to ensure the maintenance of maximum yield ... of corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, and sunflowers. With over 30 state-of-the-art facilities ...
Marshalltown, IA · On-site
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... detasseling crews, and detasseling machine operators to ensure the maintenance of maximum yield ... of corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, and sunflowers. With over 30 state-of-the-art facilities ...
... detasseling, male row destruction, and harvesting of the seed crop. This position can include shift ... Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn ...
... detasseling, male row destruction, and harvesting of the seed crop. This position can include shift ... Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn ...
Marshalltown, IA · On-site
... detasseling, male row destruction, and harvesting of the seed crop. This position can include shift ... Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn ...
Marshalltown, IA · On-site
... detasseling, male row destruction, and harvesting of the seed crop. This position can include shift ... Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn ...
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... detasseling, male row destruction, and harvesting of the seed crop. This position can include shift ... Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn ...
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... detasseling, male row destruction, and harvesting of the seed crop. This position can include shift ... Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn ...
Marshalltown, IA · On-site
... detasseling, male row destruction, and harvesting of the seed crop. This position can include shift ... Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn ...
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Marshalltown, IA · On-site
... detasseling, male row destruction, and harvesting of the seed crop. This position can include shift ... Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn ...
... detasseling, male row destruction, and harvesting of the seed crop. This position can include shift ... Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn ...
... detasseling, male row destruction, and harvesting of the seed crop. This position can include shift ... Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn ...
Francesville, IN · On-site
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... detasseling, male row destruction, and harvesting of the seed crop. This position can include shift ... Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn ...
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Francesville, IN · On-site
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... detasseling, male row destruction, and harvesting of the seed crop. This position can include shift ... Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn ...
$17 - $23.75/hr
... corn research program. Through our combined expertise, we continue to push the boundaries of ... Operate heavy equipment such as tractors, detasseling machines, lawnmowers, forklifts, tractor ...
$17 - $23.75/hr
... corn research program. Through our combined expertise, we continue to push the boundaries of ... Operate heavy equipment such as tractors, detasseling machines, lawnmowers, forklifts, tractor ...
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... detasseling, male row destruction, and harvesting of the seed crop. This position can include shift ... Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn ...
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... detasseling, male row destruction, and harvesting of the seed crop. This position can include shift ... Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn ...
Francesville, IN · On-site
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... detasseling, male row destruction, and harvesting of the seed crop. This position can include shift ... Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn ...
Francesville, IN · On-site
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... detasseling, male row destruction, and harvesting of the seed crop. This position can include shift ... Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn ...
Kankakee, IL · On-site
$17 - $23.75/hr
... corn research program. Through our combined expertise, we continue to push the boundaries of ... Operate heavy equipment such as tractors, detasseling machines, lawnmowers, forklifts, tractor ...
Kankakee, IL · On-site
$17 - $23.75/hr
... corn research program. Through our combined expertise, we continue to push the boundaries of ... Operate heavy equipment such as tractors, detasseling machines, lawnmowers, forklifts, tractor ...
Battle Creek, NE · On-site
$17 - $21/hr
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... corn research program. Through our combined expertise, we continue to push the boundaries of ... detasseling activities as needed. * Assist with bulk seed movement and inventory management.
Battle Creek, NE · On-site
$17 - $21/hr
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... corn research program. Through our combined expertise, we continue to push the boundaries of ... detasseling activities as needed. * Assist with bulk seed movement and inventory management.
$17 - $21/hr
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... corn research program. Through our combined expertise, we continue to push the boundaries of ... detasseling activities as needed. * Assist with bulk seed movement and inventory management.
$17 - $21/hr
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... corn research program. Through our combined expertise, we continue to push the boundaries of ... detasseling activities as needed. * Assist with bulk seed movement and inventory management.
$8.65 - $10.58
5% of jobs
$10.58 - $12.50
12% of jobs
$13.40 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$12.50 - $14.42
16% of jobs
The median wage is $16.03 / hr.
$14.42 - $16.35
20% of jobs
$18.02 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$16.35 - $18.27
25% of jobs
$18.27 - $20.19
8% of jobs
$20.19 - $22.12
2% of jobs
$22.12 - $24.04
3% of jobs
$24.04 - $25.96
4% of jobs
$25.96 - $27.88
2% of jobs
$27.88 - $29.81
2% of jobs
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Corn detasseling is the process of removing the tassels from the tops of corn plants to control pollination and improve seed quality. Workers walk through cornfields, pulling or cutting tassels by hand or using specialized tools. This seasonal job is common in the Midwest and is often done by students looking for summer work. It requires physical endurance, as workers spend long hours outdoors in various weather conditions.
A typical day in corn detasseling starts early, often before sunrise, to take advantage of cooler temperatures and maximize daylight. You’ll work in teams, walking through cornfields to remove tassels from the tops of corn plants, which may involve bending, reaching, and working for several hours at a time. The job is physically demanding and requires frequent breaks, and workers must be prepared to handle outdoor conditions like sun, heat, humidity, or rain. Though it can be challenging, many find it rewarding due to the teamwork involved and the opportunity to develop a strong work ethic. Supervisors are usually present to provide guidance and ensure safety standards are met throughout the day.
To thrive as a Corn Detasseling worker, you need physical stamina, attentiveness to detail, and the ability to work long hours outdoors, often in varying weather conditions. There are generally no formal certifications required, though some employers may provide on-the-job training or safety orientation sessions. Reliability, teamwork, and a willingness to learn are important soft skills for success in this role. These qualities ensure efficient and safe completion of detasseling tasks and help maintain high productivity within agricultural teams.
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It services
501 - 1,000 Employees
Sterling, VA, US
2010
