Tim Dahl

This Minnesota agronomist turns challenges into opportunities.

- By Mariah Squire

From unfavorable weather to weed resistance, Tim Dahl sees an opportunity for growth where others may see a defeating circumstance.

An agronomic service representative for Syngenta Crop Protection in southern Minnesota, Dahl is one of the contributing agronomists for Successful Farming’s coverage of the USDA's Crop Progress report. He's worked in the agricultural industry for more than 35 years.

The Minnesota native spoke with us about growing up in the seed business, and the biggest challenges confronting growers.

SF: How did you end up in the ag industry?

TD: I grew up on a farm in southeastern Minnesota. At the time, it was a moderate-size farm. My dad had a seed business, and I grew up in the business. It was kind of destiny, I guess. I went to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, studying agronomy. I had two internships in the seed industry, and then I went to work for the old Cenex/Land O'Lakes, which is part of what is now Winfield United. I spent six years in retail with them, and then worked for Cargill as a territory manager for three years. I then went to work for one of the Syngenta legacy companies and have been with them ever since.