Ag Innovation News Podcast

In this episode, Brent Benike, General Manager at Northern Excellence Seed, LLC, discusses the nuances of the grass seed industry in Northern Minnesota and how the company works with local growers.

In this episode of the Ag Innovation News podcast, Brad Matuska, AURI's Business Development Director of Biomass Feedstocks, discusses AURI's new Biogas Report and potential anaerobic digestion opportunities in Minnesota.

In this episode, CelluComp North America President Chris Plotz discusses how the company's value-added ag innovations are helping to remove single-use plastics from waste streams, and the opening of its first facility in the United States.

In this episode, the Minnesota Farm Bureau's Director of Communications, Rachel Reisig, discusses the organization's responsibility of representing around 31,000 farm families and provides a recap of its new Urban Ag Conference and initiative.

In this episode, Sam Ziegler, a farmer and Director of GreenSeam, discusses surprising revelations of the organization's annual State of Ag in Minnesota Report. The report delves into the pulse of Minnesota's rural ag communities and identifies areas of concern, opportunities, and more.

In this episode, David Kolsrud, a farmer and CEO of DAK Renewable Energy, discusses value-added agriculture, investing in innovative initiatives, and the importance of collaboration and networking in the ag industry.

In this episode, Market Research Analyst Sanchez Philocles discusses a new report from the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) on the increasing popularity of A2 milk. He also discusses the differences between conventional and A2 milk and what producers can expect if they decide to convert.

In this episode of the Ag Innovation News podcast, Jon Veldhouse, CEO of Qore LLC, discusses QIRA®, a joint venture with Cargill and HELM to replace fossil-based chemicals with biobased intermediates in materials and products such as athletic wear, vehicle bags, and more.

In this episode, Chris Patton, the Founder and President of the Midwest Elderberry Cooperative, highlights the benefits of the elderberry crop, its use in value-added products, and why farmers may want to switch over to growing it.

In this episode, associates from Roof Maxx, RoofRestor, and the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council discuss the emerging market for soy roof rejuvenates. They talk about the need for the product, how it works, and ways homeowners can go about utilizing it.

In this episode, Kaylee Thornley (Grant Administrator, Agricultural Marketing & Development Division) and Mike Zastoupil (Food Systems Specialist) from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), chat about the projects funded by one-time federal dollars as part of the American Rescue Plan Act. They also highlight additional grant opportunities available to businesses and entrepreneurs through...

In this episode, AURI Executive Director Shannon Schlecht and AURI Board Chair Federico Tripodi chat about new lab facilities, Ag Innovator of the Year, a collaboration with the USDA-Ag Marketing Service, and more.

In this episode, AURI's Business Development Director of Novel Supply Chains, Alexandra Ostlund, and Juan Medina Bielski, Malting Scientist at RahrBSG, discuss the challenges and opportunities of brewing and distilling with Kernza® perennial grain.

In this episode, Connie Lindstrom, Senior Biofuels Analyst at Christianson Benchmarking, chats about providing benchmarking services to businesses and partnering with the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) and the United States Department of Agriculture on a Benchmarking Report for meat processors.

In this episode of AURI's podcast, Francesco Aimone (CEO of Induction Food Systems) and Luca Zullo (AURI's Senior Director of Science & Technology) discuss the need for energy efficiency and efficient heating systems, which is also the topic of AURI’s upcoming Minnesota Renewable Energy Roundtable.

In this episode of the Ag Innovation News podcast, AURI's Market Research Analyst Sanchez Philocles discusses trends, gaps, and opportunities for processors and producers in sectors of the Minnesota agriculture industry. Philocles offers insight into the wool, meat, and small-dairy industries in the state and his thoughts on leading this ongoing research.

In this episode of AURI's podcast, Jason Robinson, Business Development Director-Food at the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI), chats about AURI's new virtual assistant, AVA, providing 24/7 access to the knowledge and expertise of AURI's Food Team.

In this episode of AURI\'s podcast, Allison Hohn, Executive Director of Naturally Minnesota, provides a preview of Food | Ag | Ideas Week 2024. She also chats about Grow North\'s transition to Naturally MN and supporting Minnesota\'s food and ag ecosystem.

In this episode, Kim Nesvig, Project and Resource Manager at the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI), and Mike Reiber, Founder/CEO of Axiom, discuss the findings of AURI's Cold Storage Report, including access, geographical availability, suitability, the state of existing facilities, and more.

In this episode, Ariel Kagan, Climate and Working Lands Program Director at the Minnesota Farmers Union discusses her work supporting farmers and producers, the importance of the Farm Bill, and AURI's Fall Webinar Series on Climate Change Opportunities for Value-Added Agriculture.

In this episode, Harold Stanislawski, Business & Industry Development Director at the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI), chats with Mike Reiber, Founder and CEO of Axiom, and Mike Youngerberg, Senior Director of Product Development & Commercialization at the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council, about producing a variety of fertilizers using soybean meal.

In this episode, Jake Simon, Co-Founder and CEO of ConnectedFresh, discusses how his company's off-the-shelf sensors provide 24/7 proactive monitoring to identify and flag issues as soon as they happen or even before they occur, in an effort to reduce food waste and ensure food safety.

In this episode, Lauren McNamara, Senior Vice President of Business Management at SunOpta, discusses organic and specialty foods, her professional journey in the food space, serving on the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute's Board of Directors, and being named to Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's 40 Under 40 list.

In this episode, Paul Kirkman, Co-founder of Victual Ice Cream, discusses unique flavors and gourmet food, connecting with his community, and being part of Crosby, Minnesota's great renaissance.

In this National Dairy Month episode of the Ag Innovation News podcast, Lucas Sjostrom, Co-owner of Redhead Creamery and Executive Director of the Minnesota Milk Producers Association, chats about award-winning cheese, its new distillery, and Cheese Alise.