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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…

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,…

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…

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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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March 25, 2025

AURI Releases Market Assessment on A2 Milk in Minnesota

Findings show increased interest in A2 milk supply at the farm and demand at retail The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute’s (AURI) Agricultural Innovation Center, which is funded by the United…

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February 25, 2025

AURI Webinar Will Highlight The Future of Protein Sustainability

Free event March 12 is the first in AURI Connects: Webinar Wednesday “Future of” Series The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) will host a free webinar from noon to 1…

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February 3, 2025

AURI launches new food business landing page to highlight expanded support offerings

Free new tools and services include AURI’s Virtual Assistant, food business toolbox, and expert office hours The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) is launching a new food business landing page…

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January 30, 2025

AURI to Host Webinar on Overcoming Business Risks Feb. 20

The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) will host its first AURI Connects: Fields of Innovation event of 2025, sponsored by Bremer Bank and Minnesota Farmers Union. The webinar, “Risky Business:…

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