Oct-Dec, 2020

AURI has never had a traditional story; created by the Minnesota Legislature to support the state’s agricultural producers, processors and rural communities by developing new, value-added products and processes.

The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) was saddened by the passing of its Board Secretary Larry Lee Johnson on July 19, 2020. Larry was a committed board member and advocate for the AURI and Minnesota’s agricultural community.

A group of innovative Midwest-based companies created a new way to further innovation throughout the United States and around the globe by hosting a virtual open innovation platform and online reverse pitch event, called The Bold Open.

Milk Specialties Global is an Eden Prairie-based dairy processing company that develops high-quality nutritional ingredients for livestock producers, as well as milk and whey protein ingredients for human nutrition and functional foods.

Water quality and nutrient management can be vexing issues for farmers. Growers need fertilizer to achieve maximum crop yields, but they must also manage those nutrients to reduce potential run-off, which causes negative impacts on water quality.

The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) launched a new program called Fields of Innovation, which focuses on bringing together Minnesota’s ag and food value chains to build capacity and successful commercialization of new and emerging crops.

Grow North’s new Executive Director, Allison Hohn, recently spoke with AURI about her role in leading strategy and growth for the organization.

Recently, fast food company Taco Bell unveiled two brand new products thanks to checkoff dollars from the dairy industry.