Vol. 20, No. 4
This edition of Ag Innovation News was originally published in approximately October of 2011.
Ag Innovation News
One of the Minnesota State Fair’s favorite food vendors knew that to stay on top, you can’t rest on your tail feathers. So the
Could a bed of tamarack and soybean straw promote a restful night sleep? Yes, if you’re a dairy cow. A recent AURI study analyzed
The CEO of Bio-Plastic Solutions LLC, in Blooming Prairie, Minn., showed off his new product at AURI’s “Biobased Products: a Focus on Bioplastics” conference
North Branch, Minn. — Persistence, dedication to quality and a personal approach to marketing: these values are helping a Minnesota entrepreneur build a national
Crookston, Minn. — It’s almost always about the numbers. An AURI initiative will help poultry producers and others decide if converting some heating systems
Not all Minnesota State Fair food came deep-fried, skewered on a stick this year. Some was farm fresh, healthy and even gourmet. Minnesota Cooks,
AURI has a long, successful history of working with Minnesota entrepreneurs, businesses, agri-processors and others to help develop innovative ag-based products and processes. We
Cannon Falls, Minn. — Rural Minnesota may be a long way from Washington D.C., but its contributions are being recognized in the nation’s capitol.
AURI’s mission is to help develop uses for Minnesota’s agricultural products that create economic benefit for producers, ag processors and rural communities. AURI has
Detroit Lakes, Minn. — Minnesota’s most unique pet litter producer is expanding its Detroit Lakes operation, creating additional space and jobs. Farmers Union Industries
Blueberry Bones A blueberry compound may help form strong, healthy bones. Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center researchers in Little Rock found that polyphenols, which give
