Ag Innovation Update

In Minnesota, it is estimated that more than 100,000 people are employed by the dairy, swine, poultry, sheep, beef and alternative livestock industries. These industries also contribute more than $54 billion each year to the state’s economy. Their contributions reach far beyond agriculture to affect businesses and jobs on Main Street. AURI works closely with commodity partners to help strengthen the entire agriculture industry, including that of animal agriculture. Minnesota’s… Continue Reading Dinner Options

The next Renewable Energy Roundtable will be held: Friday, February 19, 2010, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Mi Famiglia Ristorante, St. Cloud, MN Invitations and details are forthcoming. Watch our website for more information.

Now that we are in the midst of the holiday season, many of us will experience taste bud overload as we enjoy family gatherings and celebrations. While tasty food is certainly something to enjoy, there are times when taste is put to use for more than just our own satisfaction. AURI’s meat laboratory in Marshall is equipped to conducts taste panels for several reasons. Often it involves a client who… Continue Reading A Matter of Taste

A Minnesota company producing red-dye from purple corn grown in southwest Minnesota is carving out a place in the colorant market. Suntava is finding commercial success with food and beverage companies looking to replace petroleum-derived red dye #40 with a natural colorant. “With any start up, you have some bumps in the road,” Bill Petrich, Suntava CEO says. “And we’ve been through our fair share, but there are some bright… Continue Reading Green Light for Red Corn

Web surfers will notice a new look to AURI’s website. The site, located at www.auri.org, recently underwent a redesign. "So much is shared on the internet that our website has become one of the primary tools for providing information," says AURI Communications Director Dan Lemke. "It’s important to make the information on our site attractive and easy to find." The site is a continual work in progress and is updated… Continue Reading New Look to www.auri.org