Washington Grain Commission announces $5 million gift to advance grain research at Washington State University

The Washington Grain Commission announced a $5 million gift to expand facilities and advance grain research at Washington State University. The new facility will complement the existing 34,000-square-foot wheat research growth facility on the Pullman campus and provide WSU and U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists with space and technology to conduct groundbreaking research. It will include innovative controlled environment growth rooms, greenhouse spaces and laboratories where plant scientists will address some of the biggest challenges in agriculture and climate.

The initial phase is projected to construct 9,500 square feet of greenhouse space on two levels. This phase will also introduce 10,500 square feet of indoor space for research and equipment. Phase 1 will be completed in 2015. For more information, visit http://wsu.edu.