AURI Ag Innovation Update

OUR MISSION

Foster long-term economic benefit

for Minnesota through value-added agricultural products.

Kernza® Perennial Grain Value Chain Development in Central Minnesota [Report]

AURI, in partnership with the Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District, released a report on advanced efforts to develop Kernza value chains for both food and non-food uses.

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Animal Protein Processing Resource Database

AURI launched a new one-stop digital resource for meat processors looking for answers to common industry questions. The searchable database provides info on technical and business assistance programs that can be filtered by topic, species and location.

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January Innovator Profile:

The Meatery

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 crop and livestock opportunities, including new traits for existing crops. This month’s edition highlights The Meatery.

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AURI in the News

Running on Ice: Cold Chain Demands Grow Stronger

New Database Provides Information Hub for Meat Processors

What the Heck is Potassium Sorbate? Demystifying Common 'Chemical Sounding' Food Ingredients

Upcoming Events

Feb. 8 - AURI Connects: Webinar Wednesday — Dynamics of Shared Use Commercial Kitchen Business Models in Minnesota

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Feb. 24 - AURI Connects: Fields of Innovation — Sustainability and Decarbonization Opportunities for Agricultural Supply Chains, Part 2 of 3

March 2 - FFI Finance Bootcamp Webinar

April 11 - 2023 New Uses Forum

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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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