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AURI Press Releases

AURI Press Releases

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July 1, 2026

AURI and Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council Host Demonstration July 21

Event showcases environmental benefits of applying a soy-based product to asphalt roof shingles CROOKSTON, Minn. (July 1, 2026) — The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) and the Minnesota Soybean Research…

June 2, 2026

AURI Webinar Explores MN Agriculture’s Stake In Maritime Decarbonization

Free online event on June 17 will overview how Minnesota can support cleaner global shipping CROOKSTON, Minn. (June 2, 2026) — The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) – a nonprofit…

May 21, 2026

AURI and Target Event Showcases Minnesota as Premier Place to Scale Food Businesses

Experts share ideas and insights to bolster Minnesota’s food and beverage industry The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI), a Minnesota nonprofit that assists several hundred food businesses and entrepreneurs each…

May 18, 2026

AURI to Partner with BPC Instruments on Anaerobic Digestion Experimentation in the United States

Strategic collaboration to support agricultural and bioindustrial applications of anaerobic digestion The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) and Swedish company BPC Instruments, a global provider of analytical instruments for biogas,…

March 26, 2026

AURI Webinar Focuses on Non-Forage Alfalfa Use for Feed and Fertilizer

Free online event April 16 will share current research, pilot trial, and commercialization pathways CROOKSTON, Minn. (March 26, 2026) — The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) – a nonprofit organization…

February 25, 2026

AURI Webinar: Expanding Alfalfa Potential for Food Innovation

Free online event March 18 explores how alfalfa could reshape its role in sustainable ag CROOKSTON, Minn. (February 25, 2026) — The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) – a nonprofit…

February 12, 2026

AURI Board of Directors Elect New Members

Brian Hansen of Scoular and Rep. Paul Anderson will serve on the 11-person board The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) – the Minnesota nonprofit organization that has helped Minnesota agribusinesses…

January 15, 2026

AURI Initiatives Boost Minnesota Ag Economy; AURI Helps Businesses Earn $188 Million in Sales

Nonprofit’s work also helped create and retain 686 jobs, further ag innovation across the state CROOKSTON, Minn. (January, 2026) — The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) continued its mission to…

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May 13, 2025

Discover the Future of Flax at June 3 Field Day

Free event will highlight the potential of this groundbreaking new crop and its multiple uses The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) together with the University of Minnesota Forever Green Initiative…

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May 1, 2025

AURI Webinar to Showcase New Meat Processor Benchmarking Tool

Free event May 14 will unveil industry-first resource and grant opportunities The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) will unveil an exciting industry-first resource during its upcoming event, AURI Connects: Webinar…

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April 11, 2025

AURI Helps Minnesota Ag Businesses Bring in $187 Million in Sales

Nonprofit boosts state economy by assisting companies to create jobs, develop products, invest in agriculture The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) is instrumental in accelerating Minnesota’s agriculture economy, helping businesses…

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March 27, 2025

AURI Market Spotlights Feature 10 Ag Sectors with Growth Potential

New reports give insight that could propel opportunities in the ag and food industries in Minnesota The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute’s (AURI) Agricultural Innovation Center, which is funded by the…

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