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Representatives of the state of Iowa, Iowa State University and BioMADE broke ground for a $40 million fermentation pilot plant on Friday at Iowa State University's BioCentury ResearchFarm just west of Ames. The facility will support biomanufacturing research and development into the conversion of crops into chemicals, livestock feeds and other uses. Pictured, from left, are Brent Shanks, ISU distinguished professor in engineering; Jack Starr, BioMADE chief manufacturing officer; Douglas Friedman, BioMADE chief executive officer; Kim Reynolds, governor of Iowa; and Wendy Wintersteen, president of Iowa State.

BioMADE breaks ground on new plant

Published November 16, 2025
Representatives of the state of Iowa, Iowa State University and BioMADE broke ground for a $40 million fermentation pilot plant on Friday at Iowa State University's BioCentury ResearchFarm just west of Ames.