The United States government has announced a $40 million investment to support the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), an agricultural research institution recognized worldwide. This funding is part of the Trump Administration’s America First Foreign Assistance framework, which aims to reinforce U.S. food systems and maintain the country's economic and agricultural strength.
According to the announcement, CIMMYT scientists are working on developing wheat and corn varieties that can withstand drought and heat, improving early warning systems for crop diseases, and establishing innovation hubs designed to help farmers increase production while using fewer resources.
The administration stated that this investment demonstrates its commitment to ensuring that taxpayer resources produce tangible benefits for Americans as well as for the broader food and agriculture sector. "By advancing cutting-edge crop science in partnership with a proven international research leader, the United States is strengthening domestic supply chain resilience, reducing exposure to global shocks, and affirming U.S. leadership in agricultural innovation," according to the statement.
This initiative is intended to support domestic prosperity, stabilize global markets, and enhance American competitiveness by investing in resilient agriculture.
