Oct–Dec, 2010

Mankato, Minn. — An effort to bring Swedish clean-energy technology to the United States has led to a Minnesota State University-Mankato research facility intended to boost Minnesota’s renewable-energy industry. The…

Minneapolis, Minn. — Standing for years against the constant barrage of wind, rain, ice and snow, utility poles are hardly noticed unless they fail due to storms or rot. For…

AURI is looking for “whey” more uses for cheese-processing leftovers. Researchers are investigating novel ways to use whey in high-protein drinks, develop nonfat dry milk “crunchies” for energy bars and…

AURI’s dairy research initiatives come at a time when the Minnesota milk industry is growing again, after a long period of decline. The state’s dairy herd has increased for the…

Innovation = ideas + implementation. That’s the formula AURI scientific and project development staff use to give a new ag product or production process its best shot at success. Innovation…

What’s your favorite innovation? AURI’s scientific and project development staff, with decades of experience, were asked to identify AURI project “stand-outs.” Their responses ranged from unconventional food products to new…

AURI hit the road during the dog days of summer and promoted agricultural products at Farmfest and the Minnesota State Fair, two of the state’s biggest events. More than 36,000…

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

Agricultural processing, including innovations in biofuels, bio-based products, food and coproduct utilization will continue to spark economic development in rural communities. It is vital in difficult economic times that we focus on what is proven to spawn economic growth. Agriculture has a long history of economic importance and we firmly believe it will play a starring role in rural economic development and resurgence.

We all want to eat healthy. But often there isn’t time to make a nutritious meal — like after a tough workout at the gym, picking up hungry kids from…

AURI-sponsored dairy research AURI and the Midwest Dairy Association are funding research to help Minnesota’s dairy industry grow and remain competitive. The research projects, valued at more than $350,000, will…