KSC pledges largest-ever investments to K-State Ag

Kansas Soybean invests in the future of agriculture through Kansas State University College of Agriculture

In September, the Kansas Soybean Commission pledged its largest-ever checkoff investment to the Kansas State University College of Agriculture’s innovation centers for grain, food, animal and agronomy research.

Commissioners convened for a special meeting to discuss the opportunity in September and committed four million dollars to the project over the next five years. The project through the K-State College of Agriculture will fund a new facility on campus as well as renovation of existing buildings and improvements to technology and equipment.

“Investing in our state’s land-grant university fits right into the checkoff’s mission because we are investing in the future of agriculture,” said Ron Ohlde, Kansas Soybean Commission chairman. “Modernizing K-State College of Agriculture facilities opens so many opportunities to be competitive in the agricultural industry and increase collaboration among key industry leaders.”

As the nation’s first land-grant university, K-State has secured its place as a leading institution in agriculture. The university has been a vital partner in conducing agronomic and animal agriculture research funded by the Kansas Soybean Commission, and now KSC is investing in facilities to match the talent of the students and faculty in K-State ag.

The project created enhanced opportunities for industry partnerships and interdisciplinary collaborations to move agriculture in Kansas forward. KSC works to improve farmer profitability and supporting the next generation of agricultural leaders is one way to do just that.

Pictured above: Three Commissioners presented a check to Kansas State University at the October 1 Celebrate Agriculture football game alongside Kansas Farm Bureau, who pledged five million toward the project.

Read more about the Innovation Centers and KSC’s investment.