Ten years ago, who would have thought 13-foot-tall sorghum would be growing in Kansas, or that we would be able to fuel our cars with it?

Tom Robb is among the group who envisions such potential for a biofuels future in Kansas. Robb is the manager of institutional relations for Abengoa Bioenergy Development. He has been helping build the biofuels industry in the region.

To qualify for competitive grants, applicants must show they have a good idea, a sound approach, the expertise, and the facilities in place to conduct the research or programs.K-State Research and Extension professionals successfully leverage state funds to win competitive grants.
For example, a Nobel-prize winning agronomist, will lead a multi-institutional team to study climate change and renewable energy. The project is part of a $20 million grant from the National Science Foundation.
Chuck Rice 785-532-7217, cwrice@ksu.edu