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Ag Innovation News

Oct–Dec, 2010

Vol. 19, No. 4

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

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Mankato, Minn. — An effort to bring Swedish clean-energy technology to the United States has led to a Minnesota State University-Mankato research facility intended
Minneapolis, Minn. — Standing for years against the constant barrage of wind, rain, ice and snow, utility poles are hardly noticed unless they fail
AURI is looking for “whey” more uses for cheese-processing leftovers. Researchers are investigating novel ways to use whey in high-protein drinks, develop nonfat dry
AURI’s dairy research initiatives come at a time when the Minnesota milk industry is growing again, after a long period of decline. The state’s
Innovation = ideas + implementation. That’s the formula AURI scientific and project development staff use to give a new ag product or production process
What’s your favorite innovation? AURI’s scientific and project development staff, with decades of experience, were asked to identify AURI project “stand-outs.” Their responses ranged
AURI hit the road during the dog days of summer and promoted agricultural products at Farmfest and the Minnesota State Fair, two of the
Editor’s note: As a service to our readers, we provide news about the work of others in ag utilization. Often, research done elsewhere complements
Agricultural processing, including innovations in biofuels, bio-based products, food and coproduct utilization will continue to spark economic development in rural communities. It is vital
We all want to eat healthy. But often there isn’t time to make a nutritious meal — like after a tough workout at the
AURI-sponsored dairy research AURI and the Midwest Dairy Association are funding research to help Minnesota’s dairy industry grow and remain competitive. The research projects,