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2011 Ag Innovator of the Year: North American Fertilizer

    FibroMinn burns about 700,000 tons of poultry litter collected from local farmers to produce 55 megawatts of power. The ash from the plant travels a 500-foot conveyer over to North American Fertilizer. Once there, North American Fertilizer takes the ash—which already contains a rich, well-balanced package of macro and micro nutrients—and processes it into fertilizer. It is the only operation of its kind in the United States, and only the… Continue Reading 2011 Ag Innovator of the Year: North American Fertilizer

    Trade Mission to South Korea

      AURI Project Development Director Dennis Timmerman took part in Gov. Mark Dayton’s recent trade mission to South Korea. Here’s how the trip looked through his camera. See more of Dennis Timmerman’s photo set.

      South Korea Trip

        This page hosts a selection of Dennis Timmerman’s photos from the trade mission to South Korea.

        Ag Innovation News, Vol. 20 No. 2

          The April issue of Ag Innovation News is now posted. Find out about biobased plastics, dairy digester solids, green chemistry and much more! If you would like to receive a copy in the mail, just let us know!

          Congratulations!

            AURI scientist Dr. Doug Root has been selected as incoming chair of the American Oil Chemists Society’s Industrial Oil Products Division. Dr. Root takes the helm in May. The AOCS Industrial Products Division provides a forum for professionals involved in research, development, engineering, marketing, and testing of industrial products and co-products from fats and oils, including glycerin and its derivatives.