MANHATTAN, NY— ADM, a global leader in human and animal nutrition, has pledged $1 million to Kansas State University’s Global Center for Grain and Food Innovation. This includes one of four new or renovated facilities included in the university’s Agriculture Innovation Initiative led by the College of Agriculture.
The ADM investment allows K-State students to experience industry innovation within food safety, food security and food product development.
“I want to thank ADM for its investment in our Global Center for Grain and Food Innovation,” said Ernie Minton, dean for the College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension. “The College of Agriculture is consistently ranked as one of the top 10 higher education ag programs in the nation, and this donation will help ensure we remain at the top in educating students, leading in research and helping our partners feed a hungry world.”
With a focus on research and development, 30% of the Global Center’s space will be allocated for on-site collaboration between private enterprises and public resources. This space will include laboratories, classrooms and interdisciplinary partner spaces.
“ADM is excited to support the development of the Global Center for Grain and Food Innovation at Kansas State University,” said Tedd Kruse, president of ADM Milling. “The facility will not only foster new collaborations across the university, but it will enhance the student experience by way of research, creativity and innovation.”
The other facilities included in the Agriculture Innovation Initiative are the Agronomy Research and Innovation Center, the Bilbrey Family Event Center and Call and Weber Halls. Combined with the Global Center, these renovations and expansions will support grain, food, animal and agronomy research at K-State.
“ADM’s purpose is to unlock the power of nature to enrich the quality of life, and as a milling and baking solutions leader, we are proud to support K-State’s Agricultural Innovation Initiative to help deliver a pathway for highly trained students to lead the advancement of new technologies and change within the industry,” Kruse continued.
