Ag Innovation News Podcast

Ag Innovation News Podcast


Latest Episodes

Eiynck Farms Innovates with Groated Oats
April 24, 2024

In this episode, Minnesota farmer and entrepreneur David Eiynck discusses his family's farm, ag innovation, producing groated oats, and being recognized as AURI's 2024 Ag Innovator of the Year.

Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities of Biofuels and Sustainable Aviation Fuel
April 10, 2024

In this episode, Michele Rubino, a Business Development Advisor, provides an overview of the current state of the biofuels and sustainable aviation fuels markets and discusses industry-related challenges, opportunities, and innovation, and shares his thou

A Sneak Peek of New Uses Forum 2024
March 27, 2024

In this episode, Shannon Schlecht, Executive Director of the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, provides a sneak peek of keynote speakers, panel discussions, and other highlights of the upcoming 2024 New Uses Forum.

Compeer Financial Strives to Enrich Agriculture and Rural America
March 13, 2024

In this episode, Leah Thiele, Director of Rural Business Investment Programs at Compeer Financial, discusses the company's longstanding support of agriculture, rural America, and entrepreneurs through loans, leases, risk management, and other financial se

Stories from the Farm: Transitioning to Cover Crops
February 28, 2024

In this collaborative episode with MBOLD, Minnesota farmer Ryan Hough and Kim Melton, Resource Specialist at Wilkin Soil & Water Conservation District, discuss the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to cover crops and highlight the resources av

Heavenly Treats for Valentine's Day
February 14, 2024

In this episode, Kathy Leighton Carton, Founder/Owner of Heavenly Treats, discusses her journey into the food production business and recipe development, and shares advice for other food entrepreneurs.

Recent Successes and Challenges in Food and Agriculture in Minnesota... and AURI's Impact
January 24, 2024

In this episode, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) Board Chair, Federico Tripodi, discusses recent successes and challenges in Minnesota's food and agricultural landscape, AURI's impact, support from the Minnesota Legislature, collaborati

The Heartland Hydrogen Hub
January 10, 2024

In this episode, Mike Jensen, Director of Clean Fuels Project Management Office at Xcel Energy, and Luca Zullo, Senior Director of Science and Technology at the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, discuss Xcel Energy's collaborative role in build

The cookies, the message... it's all good!
December 20, 2023

In this episode, Junita Flowers, Owner of Junita's Jar, shares the story behind her mission-driven cookies, discusses the importance of inspiring hope in others and previews exciting things to come in 2024.

How Underutilized Plant Feestocks Can Create Protein and Other Food Ingredients
November 20, 2023

In this episode, Karl Greden Co-Founder and Vice President of Product and Process Development at Apparo, Inc., shares how the company creates protein and other food ingredients from underutilized plant feedstocks.