Ardent Mills Commits $3.5 Million to Kansas State University’s Ag Innovation Initiative

March 15, 2023 Ardent Mills

Ardent Mills, the premier flour-milling and ingredient company, today announced a $3.5 million gift to Kansas State University’s Ag Innovation Initiative. This five-year gift will support the grain science department’s growth, research, and development capabilities through 2026.

Taking a ‘Brief But Deep’ Dive Into Flour Milling at KSU

December 15, 2022 Kansas Wheat

Conducted at IGP and on the KSU campus, the Dec. 13 to 15 training – considered a “deep dive” into flour milling – is a condensed short course specifically built for producers who sit on the boards of state wheat organizations, as well as people who work for those organizations. Representatives from Idaho, Kansas, Oklahoma and Oregon were involved in the course. U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) staffers Peter Laudeman and Ralph Loos also took part.

K-State: Wheat Genomics Discoveries Have the Potential to Improve Bread Quality

November 23, 2021 Kansas State University

Kansas State University researchers have published recent findings that highlight their discovery of a gene in ancient wheat that gives superior strength and elasticity to bread dough.

Kansas State University Hosting Drive-Thru Flour Distribution

Kansas State University Department of Grain Science and Industry is partnering with Kansas wheat farmers to provide flour for those in need in the local community.