International Sorghum and Millet Collaborative Research Support Program (INTSORMIL CRSP)
Date of this Version
Fall 2011
Document Type
News Article
Citation
AgReport (Fall 2011): 4-9.
Abstract
Africa grows many of the same crops as Kansas, including sorghum and wheat. In fact, sorghum germplasm came from Africa, and now Kansas is the No. 1 sorghum producer in the United States.
K-State has expertise in grain storage issues, wheat and grain sorghum milling, and growing crops under dryland and irrigated conditions — vital information for African producers. Faculty secure grant funding to cover travel and other expenses associated with these partnerships. As an added bonus, they bring international experience into the classroom to share with their students. International collaborations help develop networks to share research, establish new markets, build goodwill, draw in graduate students, and establish internships and job opportunities.
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Copyright 2011, Kansas State University. Used by permission.