ADM invests $1 million in k-state agricultural innovation

By Scout Nelson

Kansas State University (K-State) has received a significant boost in its agricultural innovation efforts with a generous pledge of $1 million from ADM, a global leader in human and animal nutrition.

This contribution is earmarked for the university's Global Center for Grain and Food Innovation, a crucial component of K-State's visionary Agriculture Innovation Initiative led by the College of Agriculture.

The investment from ADM is poised to catalyze advancements in food product development, food safety, and food security. By supporting research endeavors within the Global Center, ADM aims to spark industry innovation while enhancing the academic experience for K-State students.

Eldon Gideon Dean of the College of Agriculture, Ernie Minton, expressed gratitude for ADM's investment in K-State Research and Extension, stating it will help maintain the institution's top-ranking status in educating students, conducting research, and addressing global food challenges.

The Global Center for Grain and Food Innovation is designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, with 30% of its space allocated for on-site partnerships between public resources and private enterprises.

The facility will feature state-of-the-art laboratories, classrooms, and interdisciplinary partner spaces, facilitating cutting-edge research and innovation in grain and food sciences.

Tedd Kruse, President of ADM Milling, emphasized the company's commitment to K-State's agricultural innovation efforts and the potential of the Global Center to drive collaboration and enhance student experience. He emphasized ADM's purpose to use nature's power to improve quality of life and expressed pride in contributing to K-State's Agricultural Innovation Initiative.

The Agriculture Innovation Initiative at K-State focuses on key projects like the Global Center for Grain and Food Innovation, Agronomy Research and Innovation Center, Bilbrey Family Event Center, and Call and Weber Halls to enhance research and development in grain, food, animal, and agronomy sciences.

K-State President Richard Linton praised the Agriculture Innovation Initiative as a significant milestone for land-grant universities, highlighting the university's commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and industry partnerships, predicting the initiative's potential to expand research opportunities and positions K-State as a leader.

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