AURI Ag Innovation Update

OUR MISSION

Accelerate the expansion of the agricultural economy by empowering expanded uses and

markets of agriculturally derived products

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar Visits AURI's Bioindustrial Innovation Center

On April 17, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar toured our lab in Waseca, where she learned about current AURI projects and some of the other exciting things happening in value-added ag in MN.

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Perennial Flax: Exploring Future Potential for Multiple Crop Uses

Join AURI and the U of MN's Forever Green Initiative on June 3 in Rosemount for a morning in the field as we showcase new research and opportunities for perennial flax flowers, fiber, oil, and more!

Renewable Energy CEO Inspired by Innovative Ideas of Young Entrepreneurs

In this episode of AURI's podcast, DAK Renewable Energy CEO, David Kohlsrud, discusses funding farms, community-based investing, the Farm Bill, the food revolution, and more.

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AURI in the News

Klobuchar Pays Visit to Waseca's AURI Bioindustrial Innovation Center

Minnesota Researchers Look into Using Navy Beans as a Protein Ingredient

Upcoming Events

May 14 - Webinar Wednesday — Meat Processor Benchmarking Tool Unveiled & New Grant Opportunities

June 3 - Fields of Innovation — Perennial Flax Field Day

Check Out the Latest Issue of Ag Innovation News

The Spring 2025 edition of AURI's semi-annual newspaper, Ag Innovation News, explores the future of A2 Milk, soy pet food, AURI's Virtual Assistant, the Bold Growth program, and more.

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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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