A farming consortium is experiencing serious problems establishing stable and profitable rice production in their Northern California acreage. It is unclear whether the problem is the strain of rice being used, or a range of local environmental issues, including local pests and local soil conditions. Which of the following plant professionals is the company most likely to choose to address this problem?
A. An arborist
B. An agronomist
C. An olericulturalist
D. A pomologist