Oct–Dec, 2011

One of the Minnesota State Fair’s favorite food vendors knew that to stay on top, you can’t rest on your tail feathers. So the “Turkey to Go” stand added a…

Could a bed of tamarack and soybean straw promote a restful night sleep? Yes, if you’re a dairy cow. A recent AURI study analyzed compost packs of wood and ag…

The CEO of Bio-Plastic Solutions LLC, in Blooming Prairie, Minn., showed off his new product at AURI’s “Biobased Products: a Focus on Bioplastics” conference held August 17 in Mankato. Noble…

North Branch, Minn. — Persistence, dedication to quality and a personal approach to marketing: these values are helping a Minnesota entrepreneur build a national market for premium granola bars. Olympia…

Crookston, Minn. — It’s almost always about the numbers. An AURI initiative will help poultry producers and others decide if converting some heating systems to biomass power makes economic sense.…

Not all Minnesota State Fair food came deep-fried, skewered on a stick this year. Some was farm fresh, healthy and even gourmet. Minnesota Cooks, a full-day showcase of foods made…

AURI has a long, successful history of working with Minnesota entrepreneurs, businesses, agri-processors and others to help develop innovative ag-based products and processes. We help move ideas to implementation —…

Cannon Falls, Minn. — Rural Minnesota may be a long way from Washington D.C., but its contributions are being recognized in the nation’s capitol. When U.S. President Barack Obama held…

AURI’s mission is to help develop uses for Minnesota’s agricultural products that create economic benefit for producers, ag processors and rural communities. AURI has a unique set of skills and resources that help businesses, processors and entrepreneurs move agricultural innovations from idea to reality.

Detroit Lakes, Minn. — Minnesota’s most unique pet litter producer is expanding its Detroit Lakes operation, creating additional space and jobs. Farmers Union Industries says it is pouring $4.25 million…

Blueberry Bones A blueberry compound may help form strong, healthy bones. Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center researchers in Little Rock found that polyphenols, which give blueberries their blue, purple and red…