The Kansas State University International Grains Program was established in 1978 by the Kansas Legislature. The mission of IGP is to educate foreign business leaders and government officials about U.S. grains and oilseeds through technical-training and assistance programs in storage and handling, milling, marketing and processing. 


IGP achieves its mission through technical-training and assistance programs in storage and handling, milling, marketing and processing. These programs are targeted at international flour and feed millers, international grain buyers, overseas governmental officials and other public and private-sector parties involved in grain procurement and/or use. 


IGP activities also extend beyond short courses to working with trade teams and visitors and facilitating overseas technical assistance.
IGP partners with all segments of the grain and oilseed industry and supports marketing activities by national farmer commodity organizations like the American Soybean Association, the United Soybean Board, U.S. Grains Council and U.S. Wheat Associates as well as the North American Export Grain Association.