March 2017

AURI Releases 2016 Annual Report

The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute released its 2016 Annual Report, which highlights the organization’s efforts in furthering value-added agriculture within its four focus areas. “The past year saw AURI work on more than 200 projects, with 114 of them newly initiated during the fiscal year,” said AURI Executive Director Shannon Schlecht. “A significant driver of this activity was steady-to-increasing demand for the organization’s services in the areas of food and coproducts.”… Continue Reading AURI Releases 2016 Annual Report

AURI Releases Biomass for Cooling System Technologies Feasibility Guide

New technologies are developing every day; nevertheless, the need for efficient and green energy is ubiquitous in our daily life. Biomass energy resources to operate an air unit are implementable through cooling technologies. These developments can result in an electricity free system to foster green energy worldwide by reducing the carbon footprint. The concept of biomass energy stemmed from the growing concern and evidence carbon’s adverse effects on the environment… Continue Reading AURI Releases Biomass for Cooling System Technologies Feasibility Guide

AURI Announces its 2017 Board of Directors

The board of directors of the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute welcomed two new members at its regularly scheduled March meeting. The new directors are: Larry Johnson, representing Minnesota agribusiness Sen. Rich Draheim, representing the Minnesota Senate Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development Committee The Agriculture Utilization Research Institute’s additional directors are: Ron Obermoller, Chair, representing Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council John Gilbertson, Vice Chair, representing Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Art… Continue Reading AURI Announces its 2017 Board of Directors