AURI has received several requests for technical assistance related to omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and the allowed health claims for products containing these important nutrients. The information in this brochure is meant to guide clients as they investigate the omega-3 and omega-6 content of their products. File Attached: Omega_3.pdf
Land application of industrial materials and by-products has been common for decades. Recent expansion of the biofuel industry has resulted in significantly large quantities of these by-products, like dried distillers’ grains (DDG) and solubles. Utilizing these by-products is critical to the future success, profitability, and sustainability of the biofuel industry. This study was funded by the United States Department of Energy. File Attached: 2009_Utilizing_Ash_as_a_Nutrient_Source_for_Corn_Feb_2010.pdf
Minnesota’s food industry may provide significant opportunity for growing jobs that are considered green. This comprehensive report takes a look at where those opportunities may lie. File Attached: MN_Food_Production_Sector_Growing_Green_Jobs.pdf
There is growing interest among consumers in knowing the origins of the food they eat. This is also creating opportunities for producers. A market study sponsored by AURI and the Minnesota Farmers Union examines what opportunities exist. File Attached: Local_foods_market_report.pdf
Minnesota farmers produce thousands of acres of oilseeds including soybeans, canola, sunflowers and more. But the amount of oilseeds processed in the state is pale in comparison to the amount of oilseeds grown in Minnesota. An AURI study examined emerging opportunities in oilseed processing within the state and identified some potential areas worthy of further investigation. This executive summary reports on the areas which are of most interest at this… Continue Reading Oilseed Executive Summary
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