Partnering for Progress: Siemer Milling's Investment in Wheat Research at the University of Illinois

Siemer Milling Company has partnered with wheat researchers at the University of Illinois as part of the company's ongoing investment in the future of wheat. The collaboration reflects Siemer Milling's longstanding commitment to supporting the science behind the crop that has been at the center of its business since 1882.

This kind of partnership matters because the challenges facing wheat, from breeding better-performing varieties to advancing more sustainable agronomic practices, require close collaboration between the people who grow wheat and the people who mill it. As Siemer Milling states as part of its sustainability commitment to Leadership, “We invest in Academic Partnerships to advance wheat research, breeding programs, and sustainable agricultural practices that benefit both producers and processors in our industry.” Working with University of Illinois researchers gives Siemer Milling a direct line into that research, and gives growers access to insights that can strengthen their operations for years to come.

For a company that has spent more than 140 years working alongside Midwestern wheat growers, investing in research is a natural extension of that relationship. Siemer Milling remains committed to supporting the science, the growers and the communities that make its business possible, today and for generations to come.