Ag Innovation News Podcast
Latest Episodes
MARL 101: Exploring the Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership Program
In this episode, Brad Schloesser, Executive Director of the Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership Program (MARL), outlines the program's history, goals and how it benefits Minnesota's agricultural ecosystem.
AURI and the USDA's new Ag Innovation Center Program
In this episode of the Ag Innovation News podcast, AURI staff Jen Wagner-Lahr, Senior Director of Business Development and Commercialization, and Lisa Gjersvik, Senior Director of Strategy Management, chat about AURI's work within the USDA's new Ag Innova
2023 Bold Open: 'Why Food is the Answer to Our Healthcare Costs'
In this episode of the Ag Innovation News podcast, AURI Executive Director Shannon Schlecht outlines the history and goals of the Bold Open Reverse Pitch and Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Step One Foods, discusses her submissi
2023 Bold Open: Fast Decision Making for Small Agricultural Loans
In this episode of the Ag Innovation News podcast, AURI Executive Director Shannon Schlecht outlines the history and goals of the Bold Open Reverse Pitch and Marc Schober, Director of Specialized Agriculture Solutions at Bremer Bank, discusses Bremer's mi
From egg production to cattle to fertilizer, Recognizing one Family's History of Ag Innovation
In this episode, Adam Asmus, Co-Founder of Ag Innovations LLC, discusses how he and his brother Michael carry on the Asmus family tradition of agriculture innovation and how they worked together to launch an organic fertilizer brand.
Subscription Boxes - The Meatery MN (Colette Drager)
In this episode, Colette Drager from The Meatery chats about the dynamics of a family-run business, discusses partnerships with local producers, and provides a rundown of the company's products and subscription boxes.
Commercializing Fermentation Technology: A New Uses Forum Preview (Jill Zullo, Cargill and Jon Veldhouse, Qore LLC)
In this episode, Dr. Jill Zullo, Vice President of Bioindustrials North America at Cargill and Jon Veldhouse, CEO of Qore LLC discuss the commercialization of fermentation technology to make products more sustainable, drive renewable energy and help reduc
Celebrating International Women's Day 2023
In this special episode, AURI celebrates International Women's Day by highlighting some of the women who play an important role in the organization and whose work impacts Minnesota's food and agriculture ecosystems. Listen in as we chat with AURI's Ashley
Andrea Vaubel (Minnesota Department of Agriculture)
In this episode, Andrea Vaubel, Deputy Commissioner at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture outlines the role of the MDA and how it supports Minnesota agriculture. Andrea also chats about the importance of value-added agriculture and shares programs an
Aaron Knewtson (Compeer Financial)
In this episode, Aaron Knewtson, Vice President of Food and Agribusines at Compeer Financial, chats about the company's mission and purpose and how it supports Minnesota agriculture. Aaron also discusses AURI's upcoming New Uses Forum.