Ag Innovation News Podcast

Ag Innovation News Podcast

Ag Innovation News Podcast

Episodes

AURI - Ag Innnovation News Podcast - Minnesota AgriGrowth

October 22, 2025 • 25 mins
In this episode of the Ag Innovation News Podcast, host Jamie Dickerman sits down with Darin Broton, Executive Director of the Minnesota Agri-Growth Council. They explore the rich history and future vision of Minnesota's agricultural sector, discussing key innovations and the importance of value-added agriculture. Darin shares insights on the upcoming Agri-Growth Summit and the collaborative efforts to shape Minnesota's ag and food...
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AURI - Ag Innovation News Podcast - Minnesota Foundation for Agriculture

October 8, 2025 • 25 mins
Join us on the Ag Innovation News podcast as we delve into the inspiring journey of Ruth Linkenmeyer Meirick, Executive Director of the Minnesota Foundation for Agriculture. Discover how Ruth's personal experiences on a family farm shaped her passion for agriculture and community engagement. In this episode, we explore the Foundation's transformative initiatives, from promoting mental health awareness in rural communities to foster...
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AURI - Ag Innovation News Podcast - Naturally Minnesota

September 24, 2025 • 20 mins
In this episode of the Ag Innovation News Podcast, host Jamie Dickerman speaks with Allison Hohn, the executive director of Naturally Minnesota. They discuss Allison's extensive background in food science and product development, the mission of Naturally Minnesota to support food and agriculture entrepreneurs, and the upcoming Food Ag Ideas conference focused on the theme of 'Food is Health.' The conversation highlights various ini...
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AURI Ag Innovation News Podcast - Liquid Fertilizer

September 9, 2025 • 22 mins
The latest Ag Innovation News Podcast, presented by the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, explores how soybeans are being turned into liquid fertilizer.
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AURI - Ag Innovation News Podcast - Protein Navigator

August 27, 2025 • 36 mins
In this episode of the Ag Innovation News podcast, we delve into the groundbreaking Protein Navigator service, a collaborative initiative powered by AURI and MBOLD. Join us as we explore how this service is set to revolutionize protein sustainability by connecting global stakeholders with Minnesota's rich agricultural ecosystem. Discover the strategic insights and innovative approaches that aim to enhance protein production while m...
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Exploring Benefits of Hemp

August 13, 2025

In this episode of the Ag Innovation News podcast, Harold Stanislawski, AURI’s Business and Industry Development Director and Dean Davolis, owner and founder of DJR Architecture, discuss the many benefits of hemp in building and infrastructure.

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AURI - Ag Innovation News Podcast - Exploring Benefits of Hemp

August 10, 2025 • 38 mins
Harold Stanislawski, AURI’s Business and Industry Development Director and Dean Davolis, owner and founder of DJR Architecture, discuss the many benefits of hemp in building and infrastructure.
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A Storied Career at Hormel Foods, SPAM, and More!

July 23, 2025 • 23 mins
In this episode. Jeff Grev, former Vice President of Legislative Affairs at Hormel Foods, chats about SPAM and food trends, offers advice to food entrepreneurs, and shares how AURI’s work benefits the food and agricultural industries in Minnesota and beyond.
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Exploring Minnnesota's Grass Seed Industry

July 9, 2025 • 23 mins
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.
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Is an Anaerobic Digester Right for Your Farm?

June 25, 2025 • 21 mins
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.
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How Sugar Beets Can Help Displace Single-Use Plastic

June 4, 2025 • 23 mins
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.
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Bridging the Gap Between Rural and Urban Agriculture

May 21, 2025 • 24 mins
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.
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The State of Ag in Minnesota

May 7, 2025 • 23 mins
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.
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Investing in Value-Added Ag Innovation

April 16, 2025 • 22 mins
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.
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Is A2 Milk the Future?

April 2, 2025 • 18 mins
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.
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Joint Venture Aims to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Using QIRA®

March 19, 2025 • 22 mins
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.
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The Wonders of the Elderberry

March 5, 2025 • 20 mins
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.
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Rejuvenating Roof Shingles with Soybean Oil

February 19, 2025 • 38 mins
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.
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Strengthening Minnesota's Food Supply Chain Via the RFSI Program

February 5, 2025 • 22 mins
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 the RFSI Program and MDA.
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Looking Back at 2024

January 22, 2025 • 28 mins

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.

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