AURI Center for Producer-Owned Energy Projects, 2004-2006

AURI Energy Center helps launch Northern Minnesota ethanol plant

Ethanol project is the largest private investment ever made in Otter Tail County

Biodiesel unplugged

Researchers find it wasn't just soy diesel clogging fuel filters in later 2005

The beauty of biodiesel

Biodiesel is nontoxic, biodegradable and reduces emissions of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and particulates.

Sweeter still

Beet sugar makes corn ethanol processing more efficient.

Building Bessie a better bed

AURI and University researchers are investigating various ag residues that could be used for livestock bedding.

A diet for a pig

Researchers find an ethanol byproduct can enhance hog diets.

AURI Board welcomes three new members

Senator Vickerman, Representative Juhnke and Roger Chamberlain named to board.

Minnesota loses rural champion

Senator Dallas Sams, former AURI Board member, dies of brain cancer.

Elsewhere in ag innovations

Shrimp bandages, wine for the heart, metal-eating plants, yogurt drinking binge, where does our corn go, mushrooms battle fowl sickness.

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