Jan–Mar, 2013

 —  by Amanda Wanke photos by Rolf Hagberg AURI recently announced 16 research initiatives for 2013. The projects in the organization’s core four focus areas—renewable energy, biobased products, coproducts and…

— by Jonathan Eisenthal photos by Rolf Hagberg Wild rice, the high-protein, high-energy cereal grain long revered by native peoples as a sacred and life-giving food, may be a significant…

— by Liz Morrison A little more than three years ago, AURI teamed up with the Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council and the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council…

–by Liz Morrison photos by Rolf Hagberg In the early days of radio, “Klean Soap” was a fictitious product that helped advertisers understand how to use the new medium. Now,…

— by Amanda Wanke photos by Rolf Hagberg What is the Rural Innovation Network? AURI is all about adding value to agriculture through research in proven but innovative ways. Our…

Could corn used for fuel, also be used for food? Hans van Leeuwen thinks so.

–by Amanda Wanke AURI works across Minnesota agriculture to identify the highest-opportunity research needs that will lead to new products and processes using agriculture commodities. Then, staff partner with research…

–by Teresa Spaeth, AURI Executive Director At AURI we’re all about making progress in agriculture by identifying opportunities to use Minnesota’s commodities in new products and processes, which will strengthen…

‘–by Ashley Harguth cartoons by Uncle Hyggly Editor’s note: As a service to our readers, we provide news about the work of others in ag utilization. Often, research done elsewhere…

–by Amanda Wanke photos by Rolf Hagberg Consumers who are looking for low-fat, high-protein options for their diets are increasingly turning to turkey as a tasty alternative. AURI scientists have…