AURI Ag Innovation Update

OUR MISSION

Foster long-term economic benefit

for Minnesota through value-added agricultural products.

Cheers to 2023!

The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) wishes you a Happy New Year! There are many indicators that 2023 will be another year of great innovation and progress. AURI looks forward to exploring many new opportunities with its partners across the state and region to positively impact Minnesota's food and agriculture industry and economy.

Shielding Concrete With Soy

AURI collaborated with the MN Soybean Research & Promotion Council and the Soy Transportation Coalition to explore utilization of soybean-oil based concrete products to extend the life of the concrete and preserve its qualities.

Innovator Profile:

Clayton Farms

AURI Connects: Fields of Innovation Innovator Profiles is a Q&A series with Minnesota entrepreneurs who have partnered with AURI to build capacity and successfully commercialize new and emerging ag products. This month’s edition highlights Clayton Farms.

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AURI in the News

Anaerobic Digestion Seen as Renewable Energy Solution

Minnesota Food Company's Need for Cold Storage Spawns

$40 Million Warehouse

Upcoming Events

Jan. 11 - AURI Connects: Webinar Wednesday — Ecosystem Partner Grow North's Transition to Naturally Minnesota

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Jan. 27 - AURI Connects: Fields of Innovation — Decarbonizing

Agricultural Supply Chains, Part 1 of 3

April 11 - New Uses Forum

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The Ag Innovation News podcast features our very own Dan Skogen having in-depth conversations with some of the brightest minds and most recognizable personalities in Minnesota’s value-added agriculture ecosystem.

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Entrepreneur in Residence Program

AURI relaunched its Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) program. Qualified entrepreneurs will benefit from AURI's equipment and expertise, and have access to its laboratory facilities in Waseca and Marshall. In addition, EiR participants will have the opportunity to confer and strategize with AURI's staff and scientists.

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Ag Innovation News

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.

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