AURI Ag Innovation Update

OUR MISSION

Foster long-term economic benefit

for Minnesota through value-added agricultural products.

2022 Prairie Grains Conference

The Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers and partners are hosting the annual Prairie Grains Conference Dec.

7-8. Visit the AURI booth to chat w/ team members, view unique grain samples and learn about current innovative projects. AURI is also a session sponsor Dec. 7.

AURI Seeks New Board Members

The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) has two open positions on its Board of Directors — Agribusiness and At-Large. Each elected board member will serve a three-year term, committing to up to 7 meetings per year.

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November Innovator: Mississippi Topsoils

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 products. This month’s edition highlights Mississippi Topsoils.

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AURI in the News

Minnesota Made Hot Dish Meal Kit Business Warming Up After Reset

Upcoming Events

Dec. 1 - Minnesota Renewable Energy Roundtable

Dec. 14 - AURI Connects: Webinar Wednesday — Meat and Poultry Processing Technical Assistance Opportunities

Check Out Our New Podcast!

The Ag Innovation News podcast is a brand new offering from AURI, in which our very own Dan Skogen has

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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