The Ag Innovation News Podcast

In this episode, discover how a Minnesota-based collaboration between industry leaders Target and AURI ignited a new pathway for food entrepreneurs to scale nationally. Lauren Pradhan, CEO of Tesser Advisory,…

In this episode, Alexandra Ostlund of AURI and Brad Schloesser of Minnesota’s Agricultural and Rural Leadership program (MARL) unpack the 25-year-old program that’s shaping the future of agriculture leadership. Most leaders are…

In this episode, Jamie Dickerman interviews Gail Dennison from the Hormel Institute to explore how research at the intersection of food, agriculture, and health can shape the future of nutrition…

AURI teamed up with Minnesota-based national retailer, Target, to host a key industry event: AURI X Target UnTapped — Finding Your Shelf: Igniting Food & Beverage Momentum. The event showcased…

AURI teamed up with Minnesota-based national retailer, Target, on 5/11 to host a key industry event: AURI X Target UnTapped — Finding Your Shelf: Igniting Food & Beverage Momentum. The event…

In this episode, Alex Frescoln, an Avisen attorney with a background in ag and food markets, discusses the evolving landscape of value-added agriculture, startup challenges, and the future of bioenergy…

Unlock the future of sustainable food with a deep dive into Minnesota’s pioneering plant protein innovation. Discover how the University of Minnesota’s Plant Protein Innovation Center (PPIC) is transforming local…

The future of agriculture in the Midwest hinges on more than just farming — it’s about resilience, innovation, and smart policy. Holly Callaghan from GreenSeam reveals how a groundbreaking industry…

Discover how Plasma Blue, a Minnesota-based energy technology company founded on university research, is pioneering plasma-based solutions to produce biofuels, break down harmful chemicals, and address environmental challenges. Host Jamie…

In this episode of the Ag Innovation News podcast, host Jamie Dickerman speaks with Devin Hoffarth from the Minnesota Corn Growers Association about the current priorities and developments in the…

Unlock the transformative power of the Future Farmers of America — the organization shaping tomorrow’s leaders (not just farmers!) in agriculture today. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or community supporter,…

In this episode of the Ag Innovation News Podcast, host Jamie Dickerman speaks with Mary Oudekerk, a senior business development officer at the 504 Corporation. They discuss the role of…

In this episode of the Ag Innovation News podcast, host Jamie Dickerman speaks with Shannon Schlecht, the executive director of AURI, about the organization’s impactful year in agriculture. They discuss…

In this episode of the Ag Innovation News Podcast, host Jamie Dickerman delves into the groundbreaking world of SoyFoam, a soy-based firefighting foam that’s making waves in the industry. Joined…

In this episode of the Ag Innovation News podcast, host Jamie Dickerman interviews Tom Smude, the owner of Smude’s Sunflower Oil. Tom shares his journey from a farming background to…

In this episode of the Ag Innovation News Podcast, host Jamie Dickerman dives into the transformative potential of the Natural Gas Innovation Act with guest Betsy Lang from CenterPoint Energy.…

In this episode, guest Mary Hartman, CEO and founder of Stable Feed, an innovative horse feed and supplement company. shares her journey from addressing her own horse’s health issues to…

A conversation with Doug Friedman, CEO of BioMADE on bioindustrial manufacturing. Discover how BioMADE is revolutionizing the agricultural sector by bridging the gap between traditional farming and cutting-edge biotechnology. Learn…

In this episode of the Ag Innovation News Podcast, host Jamie Dickerman sits down with Darin Broton, Executive Director of the Minnesota Agri-Growth Council. They explore the rich history and…

Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of Ruth Linkenmeyer Meirick, Executive Director of the Minnesota Foundation for Agriculture. Discover how Ruth’s personal experiences on a family farm…

In this episode of the Ag Innovation News Podcast, host Jamie Dickerman speaks with Allison Hohn, the executive director of Naturally Minnesota. They discuss Allison’s extensive background in food science…

The latest Ag Innovation News Podcast, presented by the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, explores how soybeans are being turned into liquid fertilizer. Hear from guests Ella Van Kempen of West…

In this episode of the Ag Innovation News podcast, we discuss the launch of the Protein Navigator. This new service is designed to help protein companies exploring our region find…

In this episode of the Ag Innovation News podcast, Harold Stanislawski, AURI’s Business and Industry Development Director and Dean Davolis, owner and founder of DJR Architecture, discuss the many benefits…

In this episode of the Ag Innovation News podcast, Jeff Grev, former Vice President of Legislative Affairs at Hormel Foods, chats about SPAM and food trends, offers advice to food…

In this episode of the Ag Innovation News podcast, Brent Benike, General Manager at Northern Excellence Seed, LLC, discusses the nuances of the grass seed industry in Northern Minnesota and…

In this episode of the Ag Innovation News podcast, Brad Matuska, AURI’s Business Development Director of Biomass Feedstocks, discusses AURI’s new Biogas Report and potential anaerobic digestion opportunities in Minnesota.

In this episode, CelluComp North America President Chris Plotz discusses how the company’s value-added ag innovations are helping to remove single-use plastics from waste streams, and the opening of its…

In this episode, the Minnesota Farm Bureau’s Director of Communications, Rachel Reisig, discusses the organization’s responsibility of representing around 31,000 farm families and provides a recap of its new Urban…

In this episode, Sam Ziegler, a farmer and Director of GreenSeam, discusses surprising revelations of the organization’s annual State of Ag in Minnesota Report. The report delves into the pulse…

In this episode, David Kolsrud, a farmer and CEO of DAK Renewable Energy, discusses value-added agriculture, investing in innovative initiatives, and the importance of collaboration and networking in the ag…

In this episode, Market Research Analyst Sanchez Philocles discusses a new report from the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) on the increasing popularity of A2 milk. He also discusses the…

In this episode of the Ag Innovation News podcast, Jon Veldhouse, CEO of Qore LLC, discusses QIRA®, a joint venture with Cargill and HELM to replace fossil-based chemicals with biobased…

In this episode, Chris Patton, the Founder and President of the Midwest Elderberry Cooperative, highlights the benefits of the elderberry crop, its use in value-added products, and why farmers may…

In this episode, associates from Roof Maxx, RoofRestor, and the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council discuss the emerging market for soy roof rejuvenates. They talk about the need for…

In this episode, Kaylee Thornley (Grant Administrator, Agricultural Marketing & Development Division) and Mike Zastoupil (Food Systems Specialist) from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), chat about the projects funded…