By: Dan Lemke Concrete is everywhere. From roads and sidewalks to home foundations and walls, concrete is ubiquitous to transportation and construction. Unfortunately, it also has its limitations. “There are…
Can hemp be a game changer in the home construction industry and become a more valuable crop in the Upper Midwest? That is what a new study in the city…
Is there a dearth of shared commercial kitchens to meet the needs of Minnesota’s growing cottage food industry in the state’s rural areas? Why are commercial kitchens closing in the…
Minnesota has been an innovator in food and agriculture for more than 150 years. It ranks fifth in the nation for agricultural production, with total crop and livestock market values…
Moving grains from farms to tables is a group effort. To that end, the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) supported the Artisan Grain Collaborative (AGC) in its effort to build…
Last month, the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) launched its Ag Innovation News podcast, an extension of this publication. The Ag Innovation News podcast is a brand-new offering from AURI,…
Soy-based road preservation is saving cities millions, and the biggest breakthrough is that they can now do it themselves. Harold Stanislawski, John Olson, and Lindsay Hermes discuss how Hutchinson, Minnesota,…
As part of its Protein Catalyst initiative, the MBOLD Coalition commissioned an assessment to evaluate opportunities to incorporate industrial hemp seed meal into animal feed rations and contribute to 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…