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Animal Science Arena groundbreaking set for Dec. 15
December 5, 2023
The College of Agriculture's Animal Science Arena groundbreaking will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at the Stanley Stout Center.
Now is the Time to Invest in the Future of the College of Agriculture - Troy Anderson, Ardent Mills
November 13, 2023
Troy Anderson, vice president of operations at Ardent Mills and K-State Class of 1992 graduate, has been a lead voice for the Ardent Mills gift to the Ag Innovation Initiative and believes that this initiative's success is fundamental to the College of Agriculture at K-State.
K-State breaks ground on Agronomy Research and Innovation Center
May 16, 2023
Governor Laura Kelly joined university, state and national officials in a symbolic groundbreaking for K-State's Agronomy Research and Innovation Center on May 15.
Farm Credit Associations of Kansas and CoBank invest $1 million in Kansas State University’s College of Agriculture’s innovation centers
April 11, 2023
Four Kansas Farm Credit Associations and CoBank recently combined to give $1 million to support the Kansas State University College of Agriculture’s innovation centers for grain, food, animal and agronomy research. This investment will fund new facilities and renovations of current buildings, along with improvements in the technology and equipment necessary for interdisciplinary, cutting-edge research and continue to enhance the college’s exceptional student experience.
Ardent Mills donates $3.5 million for Kansas State University’s new agriculture innovation centers
March 17, 2023
The premier flour milling and ingredient company commits to helping advance K-State’s global grains and food initiative. The Kansas State University Foundation today announced that Ardent Mills has pledged $3.5 million to support the Kansas State University College of Agriculture’s innovation centers for grain, food, animal and agronomy research.
Kansas State University receives $25 million Challenge Grant Award
February 13, 2023
Kansas State University today announced that the university was awarded $25 million through the State of Kansas' Department of Commerce Challenge Grant program. The Kansas Legislature challenged all state educational institutions to leverage private monies with the state funds at a three-to-one ratio for facilities construction and renovation projects.
Kansas Farm Bureau donates $5 million for K-State’s new agriculture buildings project
October 11, 2022
Kansas Farm Bureau has pledged the largest donation in the organization’s history: $5 million over five years to support the Kansas State University College of Agriculture’s innovation centers for grain, food, animal and agronomy research. The two new innovation centers will focus on the development and diversification of Kansas and the world’s food and agricultural economy.
Kansas Soybean Commission donates $4 million for Kansas State University’s new agriculture facilities
October 11, 2022
The Kansas Soybean Commission has pledged $4 million to support the Kansas State University College of Agriculture’s innovation centers for grain, food, animal and agronomy research. This investment will fund new facilities, renovations of current buildings and improvements in the technology and equipment necessary for interdisciplinary, cutting-edge research and continue to enhance the college’s exceptional student experience.
Invitation to invest
Now is the time to invest — Kansas State University has an inspiring opportunity. To help the world’s ability to feed two billion more people by 2050. To contribute to a Kansas economy that thrives. To optimize agriculture for the highest levels of efficiency and yield. The sky’s the limit.