2013

2013 Ag Innovator of the year: Protein Resources, LLC

Soybean meal, while an excellent animal feed, still can’t be fed to a whole range of animals as soluble sugars in soybean meal are very disruptive to the digestive tract of baby pigs and carnivorous fish, in particular. That’s where Protein Resources, LLC, saw an opportunity to innovate and provide a feed ingredient that the market has been waiting for. “We felt that the market was looking for a soy-based,… Continue Reading 2013 Ag Innovator of the year: Protein Resources, LLC

Scientist instrumental in biodiesel development passes away

Hemendra Basu, Ph.D., who passed away on October 27 in California at the age of 80, patented a process for creating esters (found in essential oils) from a feedstock that includes a fat or an oil, such as soybeans. This discovery and the subsequent work were instrumental in the development of biodiesel. In 2011, approximately 1 billion gallons of biodiesel were produced from locally grown materials – providing jobs and… Continue Reading Scientist instrumental in biodiesel development passes away

Minnesota to implement B10 mandate

The State of Minnesota has announced its intention to begin implementation of a B10 mandate. The announcement appeared in the September 30 edition of the Minnesota State Register. “Currently, every gallon of diesel fuel sold in Minnesota contains a blend of 5 percent biodiesel (B5), made primarily from soybean oil. The move to 10 percent (B10) is written into a statute passed in 2007, provided all necessary criteria have been met.… Continue Reading Minnesota to implement B10 mandate

Agricultural Utilization Research Institute Seeks Board Nominations

WASECA, MINN., September 26, 2013 – The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) is seeking nominees for two Board of Directors seats. The open positions are due to the expiring terms of Ron Obermoller (representing the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council) and John Goihl (representing a Minnesota agribusiness). Both Obermoller and Goihl are eligible for nomination. A nine-member Board of Directors governs AURI, as provided for under provisions of its… Continue Reading Agricultural Utilization Research Institute Seeks Board Nominations

Growing Giant Grass

— by Liz Morrison Imagine a Minnesota farm field of grass more than 10 feet tall. The spiky plants are as dense as a jungle and grow for at least 15 years with few inputs. This strange-looking crop is Miscanthus x giganteus, a perennial grass from Southeast Asia that could be grown in central Minnesota for biomass energy. Researchers at Central Lakes College Ag Center in Staples are testing cold-hardy… Continue Reading Growing Giant Grass

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