Jul–Sep, 2006

AURI cannot be explained in a sentence. Describing the what, how and why of what we do — and who we do it for — makes for either a long,…

  There is a beauty in the beast. One of the toughest cuts of meat — the chuck— contains one of the most tender — the flat iron. The national…

A nonprofit corporation, AURI is overseen by representatives of Minnesota’s diverse agricultural industry. These board members, with their collective experience and knowledge, provide AURI direction. This is Ag Innovation News’…

  Beaver Creek, Minn. — Wind power is getting a boost from soybean power. AURI is pairing two renewable energy sources — wind and biodiesel — to produce electricity even…

Minnesota is “amping up” its wind watts. The state now has about 750 megawatts of wind energy capacity and could add more than 2,000 megawatts of additional capacity by 2015.…

  Marshall, Minn — A few years has made a big difference in the oilseed industry. In 2000, oilseed industry expert Robert Carlson evaluated the state’s oilseed production and processing…

Marshall, Minn. — As petroleum-based fuel prices soar, consumer interest in ag-based energy is getting hotter. Along with renewable fuels, the buzz over biomass that can generate heat and electricity…

North Mankato, Minn. — Minnesota raises plenty of pigs — about 14 million annually — and ranks third in U.S. pork production. The state also distills an abundance of ethanol…

Editors note: As a service to our readers, we provide news about the work of others in the ag utilization arena. Often, research done elsewhere complements AURI’s work. Please note…

Milan, Minn. — A charming red Cape Cod style chicken coop, an old barn filled with goats and dome-shaped brooder houses neatly frame Mark and Wendy Lange’s farmyard, surrounded by…

New Ulm, Minn. — Steve and Kerry Hoffman know that a happy cow is a productive cow. Their southeast Minnesota dairy operation features a unique housing style that is not…

Redwood Falls, Minn. — FUMPA Biofuels, a division of Farmers Union Industries, LLC was honored as AURI’s 2006 Ag Innovator of the Year at an awards luncheon June 15 in…

  1. Why are compost barns gaining interest among dairy farmers? a. Cow comfort b. Manure management c. Potential for increased production d. All of the above 2. How much…