Due to the rising cost of natural gas and increased production costs to secure essential materials, the cost of fertilizer has skyrocketed around the world, leading to higher production costs…
By: Dan Lemke When Land O’Lakes announced in 1988 that it would be closing its turkey processing plant in Thief River Falls, Minn. at the end of the year, growers…
In March, the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) hosted the fourth annual News Uses Forum in partnership with Compeer Financial and Georgetown University’s Rural Opportunity Initiative. The conference explored the…
Across the United States and around the world, there is a growing focus on renewable energy—energy collected from sources that can be more quickly replenished. Driving this trend is a…
AURI Connects: Fields of Innovation Innovator Profiles is a Q&A series with Minnesota entrepreneurs who have partnered with AURI to build capacity and successfully commercialize new and emerging crops. Q&A…
On May 18, the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) and the University of Minnesota’s (UMN) Forever Green program hosted a unique field day at AURI’s facilities in Waseca, Minn. The…
Whether you’re developing a new food ingredient, scaling production, or preparing for growth, finding the right support can be challenging. The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) highlights how we provide…
Below is an overview of Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) Virtual Office Hours. This overview highlights common challenges faced by food and beverage businesses, as well as the practical technical…
In this episode, Paul Wright from Wright Farms shares his journey into growing aronia berries, the challenges faced, and the exciting development of aronia-infused ice cream in collaboration with the…