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Event showcases environmental benefits of applying a soy-based product to asphalt roof shingles CROOKSTON, Minn. (July 1, 2026) — The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) and the Minnesota Soybean Research…
Experts share ideas and insights to bolster Minnesota’s food and beverage industry The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI), a Minnesota nonprofit that assists several hundred food businesses and entrepreneurs each…
Strategic collaboration to support agricultural and bioindustrial applications of anaerobic digestion The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) and Swedish company BPC Instruments, a global provider of analytical instruments for biogas,…
Brian Hansen of Scoular and Rep. Paul Anderson will serve on the 11-person board The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) – the Minnesota nonprofit organization that has helped Minnesota agribusinesses…
Free event will highlight the potential of this groundbreaking new crop and its multiple uses The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) together with the University of Minnesota Forever Green Initiative…
Free event May 14 will unveil industry-first resource and grant opportunities The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) will unveil an exciting industry-first resource during its upcoming event, AURI Connects: Webinar…
Nonprofit boosts state economy by assisting companies to create jobs, develop products, invest in agriculture The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) is instrumental in accelerating Minnesota’s agriculture economy, helping businesses…
New reports give insight that could propel opportunities in the ag and food industries in Minnesota The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute’s (AURI) Agricultural Innovation Center, which is funded by the…
Findings show increased interest in A2 milk supply at the farm and demand at retail The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute’s (AURI) Agricultural Innovation Center, which is funded by the United…
Free event March 12 is the first in AURI Connects: Webinar Wednesday “Future of” Series The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) will host a free webinar from noon to 1…
Free new tools and services include AURI’s Virtual Assistant, food business toolbox, and expert office hours The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) is launching a new food business landing page…
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) will host its first AURI Connects: Fields of Innovation event of 2025, sponsored by Bremer Bank and Minnesota Farmers Union. The webinar, “Risky Business:…
Discover how to harness an indispensable element in soil and crop health, while managing environmental impact The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) is hosting a webinar on nitrogen as part…
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted small meat processors in the upper Midwest. The unprecedented event led to business closures, workforce supply challenges, increased demand for meat processors’ services, and delays…
As part of its ongoing effort to serve this critical sector of the region’s economy, the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) recently published new research to identify new market-viable uses…
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) is hosting the next installment of a multipart webinar series on climate change opportunities for value-added ag businesses. The free event is from Noon…
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) is hosting a multipart webinar series on the opportunities created for Minnesota’s value-added agriculture industry by a changing climate and increased focus on lowering…
Event Showcases Environmental Benefits of Soy Rejuvenates on Asphalt Roof Shingles The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) and the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) will host a demonstration…
As part of its ongoing efforts to serve the local and regional meat processing sector in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest, the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) is pleased to…
Event will Showcase Environmental Benefits of Soy Rejuvenates on Asphalt Roof Shingles Due to inclement weather next week, the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) and the Minnesota Soybean Research &…
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 rejuvenates to extend…
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI), Bremer Bank, and Avisen Legal are hosting the final session of a three-part series on supply chain development for novel and specialty crops in…
Next session: Thursday, April 18, 2024, Noon-1:30 pm The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI), Bremer Bank, and Avisen Legal are hosting part two of a three-part series on supply chain…
Mahnomen County Family Farm Honored for Innovation and Building Local Supply Chain The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) announced on April 9 at its annual New Uses Forum that Eiynck…
There is still time to register for the 2024 New Uses Forum Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at the Mayo Health System Event Center in Mankato, Minn. The daylong seminar will…
To kick off the 2024 New Uses Forum, the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) is hosting an open house and networking reception at its new Bioindustrial Innovation Center from 4…
The 2024 New Uses Forum is Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at the Mayo Health System Event Center in Mankato, Minn. The daylong seminar will feature timely and informative programming on…
March 18, 2024 – The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI), Bremer Bank, and Avisen Legal are sponsoring a three-part innovation series on the wide-ranging subject of supply chain development for…
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) is pleased to announce the election of two new individuals to its board of directors and the re-election of one board member. Mikayla Tabert…
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) is conducting its annual New Uses Forum on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at the Mayo Health System Event Center in Mankato, Minn. This year’s…
The deadline to submit a proposal for the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute’s (AURI) Ag Innovation Partnership (AIP) is March 15, 2024. Entrepreneurs, businesses, researchers, agricultural producers, and more are encouraged…
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) and its Agricultural Innovation Center (AIC) are hosting a webinar on the fundamentals of on-farm anaerobic digestion. The program is from Noon to 1:15…
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) is hosting a two-part webinar series on strategies to improve Minnesota’s scalable food business infrastructure. Part 1 of the free event series is from…
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) will host a discussion on how emerging renewable hydrogen technologies can add value to the agriculture and biofuels industries at its annual Minnesota Renewable…
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) is hosting two educational sessions for established and emerging meat and poultry processors this fall. The webinars are free and will focus on key…
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) are hosting a hemp erosion control field day and product demonstration. The free event runs from 10…