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2016

Agricultural Utilization Research Institute announces new board directors

    The board of directors of the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute welcomed two new members at its regularly scheduled February meeting. The new directors are: John Schafer, representing the Minnesota Beef Council. Schafer raises Hereford cattle and crops in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota Dr. Jill Zullo, representing Minnesota agribusiness. Zullo is the Technical Director for Corn Milling at Cargill The Agriculture Utilization Research Institute’s additional directors are: Ron Obermoller, Chair, representing Minnesota… Continue Reading Agricultural Utilization Research Institute announces new board directors

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    AURI’s 2015 Annual Report

      AURI’s 2015 Annual Report illustrates a few highlights of the value AURI provides to Minnesota agriculture.  It also features key client projects and research initiatives. > View AURI’s 2015 Annual Report

      AURI revises mission statement

        In an effort to best deliver results for Minnesota’s ag-based sectors and bolster the economic impact of these industries within Minnesota, the AURI Board of Directors initiated a refresh of the organization’s mission statement. The Minnesota State Legislature established the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) in 1989 to help develop new uses for agricultural products. The revised mission statement acknowledges the original goals of the entity while also clearly communicating… Continue Reading AURI revises mission statement

        AURI food agbioscience networking project takes off thanks to Initiative Foundation support

          The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) will receive funding to implement an innovation networking model in southern Minnesota. The $20,000 award from the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) will be matched by AURI’s cash and in kind efforts to fulfill entrepreneurial development and food agbioscience industry growth in the region. “This model encourages collaboration with industry partners and economic development experts. Innovation networks foster connections and opportunities to develop business… Continue Reading AURI food agbioscience networking project takes off thanks to Initiative Foundation support