CRCIL News
Climate Resilient Cereals Innovation Lab Holds Kickoff Meeting in Ethiopia
The Climate Resilient Cereals Innovation Lab hosted a launch meeting for the next phase of the project from June 16–19, 2025, at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The meeting served as a launching pad for new CRCIL research projects in Ethiopia and training for project leaders to understand reporting processes and expectations for research and communication.
Dr. Fekadu Gurmu, Crop Research Director for EIAR, provided welcoming remarks, expressing appreciation for the support EIAR received through SMIL and the continued support through CRCIL.
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K-State Lab Resumes Work on World’s Top Crops
Kansas State University's Climate Resilient Cereals Innovation Lab will continue its work after federal funding resumed in April.
The innovation lab aims to help double the world's food supply by 2050 through improvements in crop production for four of the world’s most important cereals: sorghum, millet, wheat, and rice. All four crops are grown in the United States, and more than 50% of sorghum is grown in Kansas.
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran said he appreciates Secretary Marco Rubio for recognizing the importance of the work being done at K-State and supporting the CRCIL’s continuation.
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