This report illustrates the impact of the novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID) on supply chains for Minnesota food and agriculture manufacturers and processors. A collaboration
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AURI conducts practical, applied research that identifies emerging opportunities to add value to agriculture products. This information is publicly available with the hope that it will spur ideas for new products and processes.
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AURI is pleased to present this preview of an upcoming Minnesota Hemp Value Chain Analysis report to the growers, governments, supply chain sectors and
Read the full report: Development of a Port-Injected Hydrous Ethanol System for Diesel Engines Continue Reading Development of a Port-Injected Hydrous Ethanol
“This initiative is about creating a vision and strategy to transform Minnesota’s fundamental strength in agriculture into leading-edge innovation and economic growth for the
The purpose of this project is to use hydrous ethanol to demonstrate high efficiency with reduced emissions in a modified diesel engine where ethanol
This project researched the chemical conversion of bioethanol to produce a more valuable commodity chemical, ethylene carbonate, and determine if this conversion is viable
A new report out shows that Minnesota’s economic future may well be rooted in its historic leadership in agricultural production. Continue Reading
Results from this study suggest that the inclusion of modified distillers grains plus solubles and crude glycerin in beef cattle finishing diets did not
During this research, selective extraction of Dried Distillers Grains with Solubles (DDGS) produced several valuable materials. Using a process developed at the Natural Resources
Read the complete report: Determination of potential human health benefits from diets containing corn distillers coproducts About this report: The goal of this project
The objective of this study was to determine potential biomass resources within the Midwest for thermal heating applications in order to provide a “snapshot”
The research objective of this experiment was to replace 35% of dry rolled corn in traditional corn-based feedlot diets with a high protein dried
As the interest and use of biobased products grows, so do the opportunities and challenges. According to a recent report sponsored by AURI and
The agriculture industry is abundant and the potential for biogas production is significant in northwest Minnesota. Biogas, or methane, is produced through a processof
Food and beverage producers have been using anaerobic treatment of their production wastewaters for decades. These systems have become increasingly popular in recent years
In 2007, the State Legislature and Governor enacted legislation to put Minnesota on a path to have 25 of its energy produced from renewable
The corn cob field-to-facility project is a success in that it has demonstrated and documented the viability of corn cobs as a sustainable source
This project looks at different densification technologies throughout the world to bring the most economical and efficient technology to Minnesota. Biomass densification is one
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI), in conjunction with the Center for Producer Owned Energy, Aitkin County Land Department, and the Aitkin County Economic
The AURI Fuels Initiative II Brochure is provided to use as a general comparative guide for agricultural renewable fuels. The evaluated agricultural renewable fuel
Interest in developing biofuels from renewable ingredients, including agricultural products, remains strong. While many developments that are occurring are larger scale, opportunities may not
Among the key issues facing further development of renewable energy in Minnesota is the availability of trained, qualified employees. A Biofuels Needs Assessment was
Wind farms are springing up throughout Minnesota as efforts are made to capture the energy of the wind. While some of these farms and
As the biodiesel industry grows, so does the nation’s supply of glycerin. Refined glycerin is used in thousands of products from food to toothpaste
Minnesota has a growing biodiesel industry, highlighted by several producer-owned plants and more than 60 million gallons of annual production capacity. While the industry
AURI Development and Utilization of Agricultural Co-Products Program seek utilization ideas for plant and animal by/co-products that present environmental and economic opportunities. The development
