Crushing the Future of Agriculture Edition

The Ag Innovation Campus made big progress in 2022. The AIC team nearly completed construction on the 10-acre site in south Crookston. As part of the AIC’s rst phase, a specialty crushing facility will begin production in 2023. The AIC crushing facility will operate on either organic, non-GMO or GM soybeans, as well as separately for each type of soybeans. In addition, the AIC anticipates that in the near future it will also work on other oil seeds, including cover crops. Because of MSR&PC's checko support, the AIC will foster an environment that will deliver products and varieties to market quicker than ever, increasing farmer pro tability across the state and region.

As part of phases 2 & 3, this first-of-its-kind facility will feature:

AURI offices and research facilities

Demonstration bays for innovative agriculture research conducted by new startup companies

A training site to develop the next generation of processing professionals in conjunction with local education centers and technology companies that want to showcase or train customers

A Regional Ag Processing Education Center

A conference room with ability to host up to 100 people for ag research events

A venue to allow customers from around the world a direct connection to premium U.S. agricultural products