AURI Connects is our event platform that curates trainings, webinars, and virtual and in-person events for the value chain. It brings together businesses, agricultural producers, and entrepreneurs to explore value-added agricultural opportunities, build connections, and stay informed on emerging trends and technologies.
Using a process called anaerobic digestion, manure is converted into biogas. This biogas can be used similarly to natural gas or as a fuel to make electricity. The process can generate additional farm revenue, support the environment, serve as a solution to meet energy needs, and provide nutrients for crops. Thinking about making biogas from your manure? Is it right for your farm? How do you get started?
Dates: March 11-12, 2024 Location: Day 1 (March 11): Owatonna County Meeting Room, Owatonna, MN Time: 2:00-5:15 p.m. Location: Day 2 (March 12): Waseca Bioindustrial Innovation Center Time: 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Contact Marijo Fischer at mfischer@auri.org or call 218.281.7600, ext. 128, for call-in information.
There are many considerations to diversifying your crop rotation with a novel or specialty crop, such as understanding the agronomic practices and how to get paid? Do these crops stand alone, or will they require stacked incentives, and if so, how long? Who catalyzes early aggregation efforts as new crop adoption scales up? Who carries the burden of establishing early supply chain infrastructure? What are the pathways, gaps, and mechanisms to create market stability and commercialize new crops?
This year’s New Uses Forum will take place on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at the Mayo Health System Event Center in Mankato, MN. The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) and its partners, Compeer Financial and Avisen Legal, are convening a great slate of speakers focused on the bioindustrial value chain.
https://youtu.be/TabAHPHAZQ8?si=0P34_DzmClzNGHb1 Once a farmer decides to add a new crop to their rotation, there are many practical and technical processes to consider, from the field to the sale of the crop. Upon harvest, this includes pre-cleaning procedures, equipment needs to ensure grain condition, and proper handling and storage methods to meet contracted quality requirements. Join…
Date: April 24, 2024 Location: Virtual Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m. Contact Marijo Fischer at mfischer@auri.org or call 218.281.7600, ext. 128.
https://youtu.be/Efmf2yJcGLw?si=eYRm5CSaRwiH28Rw Minnesota and the Upper Midwest offer many farmer-focused and farmer-led models for capitalizing on innovative market opportunities. The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) is pleased to feature the following industry experts as they highlight pathways to successfully commercialize novel and specialty crops in the region and beyond. Join us May 16, 2024 (12:00-1:30 p.m.…
When: June 18, 2024 Time: 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Where: Willmar, MN + Virtual Online Registration: partnersinag.com The Partners in Ag Innovation Conference is co-hosted by MinnWest Technology Campus and the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Corporation (EDC) on an annual basis to bring the Ag and Animal Science together regionally in Willmar,…
Date: June 27, 2024 Location: Southern Minnesota State University, Marshall, MN Time: 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Contact Marijo Fischer at mfischer@auri.org or call 218.281.7600, ext. 128.
When: Tuesday, July 16 Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Where: 503 LaBree Ave N, Thief River Falls, MN Registration: Free and Open to All— RSVP to Becky Philipp (bphilipp@auri.org). According to industry estimates, about 12 million tons of asphalt roof shingles in the U.S. wind up in landfills each year. Recycling asphalt shingles is only partially…
When: Wednesday, July 31 Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Where: 2 South Fox Lake Drive East, Sherburn, MN Registration: Free and Open to All— RSVP to Becky Philipp (bphilipp@auri.org). The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) and the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) will host a demonstration on the environmental and biobased benefits of soy…
https://youtu.be/S_Nf2_yP57s?si=gyElrl9duXgoe0dd Minnesota's value-added agricultural industry is well-equipped to adapt to a changing climate and the increased focus on climate resiliency and lowering carbon intensity. Are you interested in learning more about these opportunities? If so, you will not want to miss the kick-off webinar of this four-part series. The initial webinar will set the stage…
