Adaline M. Rouse
Newton,MS
Summary
Graduate student and Research Assistant with a solid foundation in regenerative agriculture and soil health research, currently engaged in a project funded by the Mississippi Soybean Promotion Board that evaluates the economic and environmental impacts of various tillage systems, crop rotation, and grazing practices. Possesses hands-on experience in crop production through active involvement in corn and soybean harvests, complemented by a strong interest in conservation practices that promote sustainable agriculture. Committed to advancing knowledge in agricultural sustainability while contributing to innovative research addressing pressing environmental challenges. Eager to leverage emerging expertise to drive impactful solutions within the agricultural sector.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistant
Mississippi State Univeristy
Newton, MS
08.2025 - Current
- Conduct field research funded by the Mississippi Soybean Promotion Board evaluating the economic and soil health impacts of crop rotation, tillage practices (no-till, strip-till, conventional till), and grazing versus ungrazed systems.
- Collect and analyze soil and production data to assess long-term sustainability of regenerative agriculture practices.
- Assist with the harvest of corn and soybeans, gaining hands-on experience with crop production systems and yield data collection.
- Design and implement experimental trials integrating livestock and crop systems to measure impacts on profitability and conservation outcomes.
- Compile research findings into reports and presentations for faculty and funding stakeholders.
Farm hand
Knot R Farm
Vancleave, MS
01.2016 - Current
- Fed and provided care for livestock
- Operated agricultural equipment
- Worked cattle – weighed, vaccinated, banded, tagged
- Kept records
- Horse experience
Intern
MSU Forage Unit
Starkville, Mississippi
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Operating mowers
- Attaching equipment
- Identifying forage types
- Collecting data
- Planting and harvesting grasses
- Working collaboratively
Undergraduate Research Scholar
MSU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Starkville, Mississippi
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted research for a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Teacher Academy
- Examining how mindsets, methods, attitudes of professors who do not possess a Degree in Education differ from those with formal education training
- Recording data on how different professors approach conveying their expert knowledge and the success of the students receiving this information
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture with a focus in Animal Production and Precision Agriculture
Mississippi State University
Starkville, Mississippi05-2025
Master of Science - Plant And Soil Science, Concentration in Agronomy
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05-2027
Skills
- Experienced agricultural equipment operator (tractors, head gate, Gallagher Scales, Track Hoe, Hauling truck and trailer)
- Bovine Artificial Insemination
- Quality Beef Assurance Certified
- Experienced in cattle handling techniques
- Proficient in ARC-GIS
- Adept with many software programs including: Microsoft Office programs, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Lightroom
Affiliations
- Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Berta Lee White Scholarship (2023)
- Mississippi Association of Conservation Districts MACD Endowment Scholarship (2023)
- University of Florida- Agronomy Department 2024 John E. Baylor Memorial Forage and Livestock Scholarship
- MS Junior Cattlemen’s Association
- MSU Collegiate Cattleman’s Association
- Mississippi Women in Agriculture
- Alpha Delta Pi Epsilon Eta Sorority Recruitment Information Management Team, Alpha Session Leader, and Videography/photography Committee
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Senator at Mississippi State University
Timeline
Graduate Assistant
Mississippi State Univeristy
08.2025 - Current
Intern
MSU Forage Unit
05.2024 - 07.2024
Undergraduate Research Scholar
MSU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
08.2023 - 05.2024
Farm hand
Knot R Farm
01.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture with a focus in Animal Production and Precision Agriculture
Mississippi State University
Master of Science - Plant And Soil Science, Concentration in Agronomy
Mississippi State University
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Soil Science • Plant Science • Forage and Pasture Management • Precision Agriculture I & II • Agriculture Remote Sensing • Agriculture Flight Technologies • Food & Resource Economics • Agribusiness Management • Livestock Management Practices • Animal Growth & Development • Genetics