Helping businesses, entrepreneurs, and partners in food and agriculture
Agriculture leaders cannot afford to think only about this quarter. Steve Olson, co-founder of the Next Five Years Executive Conference, explains why the smartest organizations are already planning for the…
Welcome to the AURI Contract Manufacturing Toolkit Scaling your food product manufacturing with a contract manufacturer can accelerate growth, but it also introduces important responsibilities and risks that every brand…
Unlock the future of plant-based proteins with PURIS VP of R&D, Kushal Chandak. In this episode, discover how a 40-year journey from soy to peas is reshaping the alternative protein…
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,…
Update to 2023 AURI Report “Securing a Better Future Through the Development of Green Ammonia Fertilizer Pathways” Read the full report
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…
As part of its Protein Catalyst initiative, the MBOLD Coalition commissioned this assessment to evaluate opportunities to incorporate winter camelina into animal feed rations and contribute to the sustainability of…
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…
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) is pleased to present The Biogas Opportunity for Minnesota Farmers: A Business Guide for On-farm Anaerobic Digestion. The objective of this guide is to introduce the…
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…
The December 2025 Minnesota Renewable Energy Roundtable brought together an engaged audience of approximately 150 energy, agriculture, and policy leaders to explore Minnesota’s biogas future and preview AURI’s forthcoming 2026…
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…
