Geneseo, Illinois, USA
October 1, 2010
Chris Eichhorn has been named a product development manager for Wyffels Hybrids, responsible for identifying, testing and managing corn hybrids and seed technology.
As part of the company’s Research and Development Group, Eichhorn will plan and coordinate research activities and agronomic experiments. He will also help train the Wyffels Hybrids sales force on hybrid characteristics, product placement, new traits and general agronomic information.
“Chris brings a wealth of experience to our team, having worked with leading brands in corn breeding and research roles,” said Dr. Fritz Behr, vice president of research, Wyffels Hybrids. “We are excited for him to join us in developing corn hybrids that create high net returns for our customers.”
Prior to joining Wyffels Hybrids, Eichhorn worked for Monsanto for 12 years as a corn breeder, helping to develop, identify and characterize corn hybrids for the central and northern corn belt, and communicate this information to customers. He has also held positions with Hawaiian Research and the United States Department of Agriculture in its remote sensing department.
Eichhorn holds a bachelor’s degree in agronomy from Iowa State University. His roots in the seed industry run deep, as his family owned a second-generation seed company in Lake City, Iowa. Eichhorn and his family reside in Williamsburg, Iowa.
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