OUR MISSION
Foster long-term economic benefit
for Minnesota through value-added agricultural products.
Taking the Next Step
The next generation of Hmong Farmers is poised to step into value-added product arena.
Adding Value at the
Speed of Innovation
AURI is hosting its second New Uses Forum to highlight innovative uses for the region's agricultural commodities.
Biofuels of the Future
Australian researchers are studying the possibility of turning crops like agave or hemp into biofuels of the future. Studies show that it's possible to extract non-traditional plant oils and turn them into biodiesel fuels.
Ag Innovation
The newspaper is designed to make research and technical information easy to read and enjoyable for the average user. From an initial subscription list of 4,000, it has grown to reach more than 12,000 print and online readers every quarter, covering AURI’s work in the development of new food products, renewable energy, biobased products and new uses for agricultural coproducts.