Apr-Jun, 2020

Innovation is essential to Minnesota. It’s a major contributor to the state’s economy as well as its reputation as being a place where the brightest minds launch revolutionary ideas that benefit the world.

This quarter, Ag Innovation News highlights its newest board member, Jeff Grev. He is AURI’s second Director-at-Large and has extensive experience in consumer products marketing and new product development thanks to his…

That “Sell By,” or “Best if Used By” date, can be confusing to both entrepreneurs trying to break into the food business and consumers filling a shopping cart at the grocery store.

In collaboration with the Dutch Embassy in Washington D.C. and the Dutch Consulate General in Chicago, the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) developed a report on emerging trends, gaps and opportunities that may lead to impactful innovation for the food industry.

Earlier this year AURI released its latest annual report, which provides information about the organization’s operational and fiscal results for Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19).

Mankato based Attis Innovations Research and Development Team is leading the charge in developing renewable energy from plant-based materials and agricultural byproducts

AURI’s online presence just got a whole new look at www.auri.org. Along with the complete redesign to a modern look and feel, the new website retains the same organizational layout while integrating important new features along side more robust content.

As you may know, AURI was created by the Minnesota Legislature in the late 1980s during the farm crisis, and in hopes of mitigating its effects on farmers throughout the state. To mark this milestone, AURI celebrated it’s 30th anniversary earlier this year, on January 16, with a special event for current and past supporters.