An unexpected partnership could provide a valuable link between farm and city. An evaluation of the potential for using reclaimed municipal waste water in agricultural processing could be a boost for business while preserving valuable water resources. A newly-released report sheds more light on how a new use for waste water can help innovative agriculture.


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AURI provides scientific technical assistance, technology transfer and a targeted network of resources to develop value-added uses for crops and coproducts. We provide applied research services and product development assistance to create new ag-based products and help move them to market. With unique facilities and a highly-functioning, professional staff, AURI is a one-of-a-kind resource that provides assistance to Minnesota businesses looking to create more value for the state’s agricultural products.

If you have an idea or need assistance in the development of agriculturally-based product, we invite you to contact us by phone (507-835-8990) or email to see how we can help you.

Research is a vital part of AURI--it says so right in our name. We work with businesses, entrepreneurs and cooperatives to help develop new products and processes that create new uses for Minnesota ag commodities. Through applied research and technology transfer, AURI helps to bring new concepts forward.

» Reclaimed wastewater [ Miscellaneous ]

Reclaimed municipal wastewater may be a useful resource for agricultural processing. Reusing waste water could help save valuable water resources while benefitting agricultural processing at the same time. ... (3-16-2010)

» Minnesota Food Production Sector Growing Green Jobs [ Miscellaneous ]

Minnesota's food industry may provide significant opportunity for growing jobs that are considered green. This comprehensive report takes a look at where those opportunities may lie.... (1-15-2010)

» Struvite Pilot Demonstration and the Struvite/Digester Process [ Co-Product Utilization ]

Phase III of Converting Thin Stillage into Renewable Energy, Renewable Fertilizer, and Recyclable Water... (1-1-2010)

» Effects of Glycerol and DDGS on Finishing Pigs [ Co-Product Utilization ]

This report studies the effects of increasing glycerol and dried distillers grains with solubles on the growth performance and carcass characteristics of finishing pigs. Part of a large collaboration project involving MN Pork Board, MN Corn, and MN Soybean. ... (11-1-2009)

» Crude Glycerol in Sow Diets [ Co-Product Utilization ]

This report details results of the use of crude glycerol, a bio-diesel coproduct, in diets for lactating sows. Part of a large collaborative project involving MN Pork Board, MN Corn, and MN Soybean. ... (11-1-2009)