OUR MISSION
Foster long-term economic benefit
for Minnesota through value-added agricultural products.
Bold Open Goes Virtual
The Bold Open will be held on July 27, 2020, via an online platform. The Bold Open is designed to accelerate innovative solutions to current industry challenges and enhance Minnesota's global reputation as an innovative center in food and agriculture. Registration opens soon.
Virtually Attend Partners in Ag Innovation Conference
We invite you to join the Partners in Ag Innovation Conference on July 30, 2020. MinnWest Technology Campus and the Kandiyohi County & City of Willmar Economic Development Commission (EDC) are virtually co-hosting the annual agriculture-focused conference bringing together top leaders in the Ag and Animal Science community.
July 8 Webinar: Reducing Anti-Nutrients Related to Wheat Digestibility
Please join University of Minnesota project researchers Dr. Jim Anderson and Dr. George Annor as they discuss current findings in a multi-year research project to improve wheat digestibility through the identification of wheat varieties low in anti-nutrients and the exploration of fermentation as a processing technique to reduce FODMAPs.
Agricultural Innovation Partnership Accepting Submissions
AURI is now accepting submissions for the fourth installment of its Agricultural Innovation Partnership program, which catalyzes innovation, generates new ideas and supports collaborative partnerships. 
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.