OUR MISSION
Foster long-term economic benefit
for Minnesota through value-added agricultural products.
Navigating Challenges: Minnesota’s Food and Agriculture Manufacturers and Processors Supply Chains
The COVID crisis impeded food and agriculture supply chains, yet they did not break. Over 100 respondents provided insight into industry pain points and supply chain resiliency needs.
Big Challenges and Bright Innovation at this Year’s Bold Open
A group of innovative Midwest-based companies created a new way to further food and ag innovation throughout the United States and around the globe by collaborating around a virtual open innovation platform and online reverse pitch event called The Bold Open.
Interview with the New Executive Director of Grow North
Grow North’s new Executive Director, Allison Hohn, recently spoke with AURI about her role in leading strategy and growth for the organization.
AURI Seeks New Board Member for Two-Year Term
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) seeks a highly skilled candidate to serve on its governing board representing an agribusiness.

Deadline is December 10th.
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.