Elkhorn, Nebraska, USA
October 14, 2025

Rob-See-Co is proud to announce the addition of Ben Ford as Chief Technology Officer. In this new role, Ford will lead the company’s Product Team, overseeing product management for corn, soybeans, alfalfa, and sorghum and guide advancements in product development, allocation strategy, pricing, technical product marketing, and supply planning.

“Ben’s exceptional background in plant breeding and product development will strengthen Rob-See-Co’s ability to deliver high-performing seed solutions to our growers,” said Rob Robinson, CEO of Rob-See-Co. “His scientific insight and leadership experience make him an outstanding addition to our team.”

Ford has extensive experience in plant breeding and research leadership. After earning a B.S. in Agronomy from the University of Nebraska, Ben went on to receive a Ph.D. in Plant Breeding from Iowa State University in 2001. Beginning his career as an intern with JC Robinson Seed Company, Ford moved on to becoming a corn breeder in North Platte, Nebraska. Following the sale of Golden Harvest to Syngenta, Ford held a series of leadership positions in corn breeding, ultimately serving as North America Head of Corn Germplasm Development.

Recognized as a Syngenta Research Fellow for career scientific contributions, Ford was then appointed North America Head of Wheat R&D where the team was working to be the market leader in hybrid wheat.  Ford is also credited with developing inbreds used in many of the hybrids currently sold by Rob-See-Co.

“I’m excited to join Rob-See-Co and continue its legacy of farmer-focused innovation,” said Ben Ford, Chief Technology Officer of Rob-See-Co. “The company’s commitment to relationships, simplicity, and field focused science aligns perfectly with my own approach to product evaluation. I look forward to working with this talented team to bring even more value to our dealers and growers.”

Ben is originally from Upstate New York and spent time on a ranch near Bassett, Nebraska where he gained hands-on experience in livestock production in both regions. Ford now resides in Seward, Nebraska with his wife Kim. Their two boys are both in college. 

Published: October 14, 2025