January 16, 2025 will officially mark the conclusion of John Schafer’s nine years of service to the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute’s (AURI) board of directors. As a board member, he…
By Dan Lemke Roof replacement can be one of the most expensive repairs homeowners face. According to Forbes, the average cost for asphalt shingles on a 2,000-square-foot roof can be…
By Dan Lemke For several years, the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) has played a key role in projects intended to further the viability of Kernza®, a perennial intermediate wheatgrass…
The far north-central point of Minnesota has produced iconic brands like Marvin® Windows and Doors and Polaris Industries and a generation of talented hockey players. The region is also the…
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) is publishing a series of market spotlights that examine different food and agriculture opportunities for the state of Minnesota. AURI’s market research team compiled…
By Dan Lemke Mary Hartman didn’t plan to start a business, nor did she intend to build an industry, but she’s doing both in a span of just seven years.…
AURI launched its “Ag Innovation News” podcast in September 2022 to serve as an extension of the Ag Innovation News biannual newspaper. The podcast is hosted by former AURI Director…
Welcome to the AURI Contract Manufacturing Toolkit Scaling your food product manufacturing with a contract manufacturer can accelerate growth, but it also introduces important responsibilities and risks that every brand…
Unlock the future of plant-based proteins with PURIS VP of R&D, Kushal Chandak. In this episode, discover how a 40-year journey from soy to peas is reshaping the alternative protein…
In this episode, discover how a Minnesota-based collaboration between industry leaders Target and AURI ignited a new pathway for food entrepreneurs to scale nationally. Lauren Pradhan, CEO of Tesser Advisory,…