Corn, wheat and rice imports are expected to rise to make up the difference as the United States continues to be the main supplier for grain and feed.
The expanded rail infrastructure is designed to accommodate larger unit trains and improve grain movement from the elevator to domestic and export markets.
The new center brings K-State’s internationally recognized strengths in grain, food, and animal sciences together in an interdisciplinary environment designed to accelerate discovery, prepare the next generation of industry leaders, and create solutions for a rapidly changing global food system.
The initiative, implemented primarily through Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), aims to reduce post-harvest losses, lower transportation costs, improve farmers’ access to storage, and strengthen the country’s food-security system.
The project provides a full-service grain elevator capable of loading more than 200 containers per week, with an annual export capacity of approximately 275,000 tonnes.