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Ag Innovation News

Jul–Sep, 2010

Vol. 19, No. 3

This edition of Ag Innovation News was originally published in approximately July of 2010.

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Plymouth, Minn. — Katie Sanchez was trying to make apple jelly. She made a mistake — which turned into a thick sugar that tastes
Cannon Falls, Minn. — For millions of Americans, the traditional Thanksgiving dinner is all about the aroma of a bronze-baked turkey pulled from the
The rains stopped and a sunflower oil business sprouted in central Minnesota. “A couple years ago, when there was a drought, I was looking
Blooming Prairie, Minn. — Building products, made by a southern Minnesota extrusion company, have a material difference. Bio-Plastic Solutions, LLC is manufacturing durable furniture
Minnesota could become a leader in the new bioplastics industry, says Denny Timmerman, AURI project director. The state already has clusters of renewable-materials companies
Seeing better with corn ARS scientists and an international team of researchers have found a way to boost beta-carotene levels in corn that could
Bruce Stockman Project development director Bruce Stockman, former long-time executive director of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association and the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion
AURI is a science-based institute. We offer clients technical assistance and laboratories to put innovative concepts through rigorous testing, analysis, development and scale-up for
Fergus Falls, Minn. — While describing himself as just “a guy with a vote in the United States Senate,” Sen. Al Franken told participants
Marshall, Minn. — Mark Altman has covered a lot of turf in his career. The agronomist has worked in well-known sports venues such as
Businesses we work with are developing ag-based products that lead to opportunities, economic activity and jobs. They deserve our recognition. This year, AURI’s annual Ag
Benson, Minn. — Curious onlookers scrunched in ear plugs to suppress the hum of a diesel generator. It powered a cyclonic dryer that “whirled”