Resource: Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World articles from December 2003

Resource: Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World archives from December 2003

Events calendar.(Calendar)
December 1, 2003... ASAE Conferences and International Meetings To receive more information about ASAE conferences and meetings, contact ASAE at 800-371-2723 or mcknight@asae.org. For the complete list, see www.asae.org/resource/asaevents.html. 2004 ...

Name change debate--a perspective.(Reader Forum)
December 1, 2003... I agree with the new name: Society for Biological and Agricultural Engineering. When I first heard about this new name, I was totally opposed to it due to the following reasons: a.) When I obtained my BS in Agricultural Engineering in 1971...

Beetle chosen for national genome sequencing project.(Update)
December 1, 2003... The red flour beetle can be a pest in massive grain elevators or in the sack of flour in your kitchen. But it also can be an important organism in the field of genetic research. As the result of research performed by scientists from Kansas...

Gene may halt fuzzy, moldy fruit.(Update)
December 1, 2003... An insidious fuzzy gray mold that often coats refrigerated strawberries and many other plants during growing and storage may be prevented by a gene identified by a Purdue University researcher. The mold is caused by a fungus, Botrytis...

Wheat grass on a mission to Mars.(Update)
December 1, 2003... Mars came nearer to Earth this year than it has in more than 50,000 years, but a new technology could bring it closer still. Scientists have developed a fully sustainable disposal system to deal with waste on long-range space flights using a...

Process developed by researcher may yield new industry.(Update)
December 1, 2003... A process developed by a researcher in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences to extract high-quality pectin from orange peels may result in a new industry. The new method, called flash extraction of pectin by steam injection, uses...

Vacuum control of insects in wood.(Update)
December 1, 2003... Wood scientists at Virginia Tech hope their vacuum-drying project will benefit wood pallet and container manufacturers as well as hardwood sawmill businesses. "The vacuum controlling system eliminates the need for a heating system, saves...

Hot peppers could defend against strawberry molds.(Update)
December 1, 2003... What's the connection between fiery cayenne peppers that give heat to Creole cuisine and the sweet, juicy strawberries of summertime? A potent substance found in cayenne peppers may someday be used by growers to battle the costly molds that...

Cool headed beef cattle beat hot headed cattle.(Update)
December 1, 2003... Selectively breeding beef herds from cool headed cattle will not only increase producers' profits but also produce better tasting beef. Researchers at the Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization's (CSIRO)...

Rising interest in farm-related leisure activities.(Update)
December 1, 2003... Move over corn and beans, cattle and hogs. Make way for reindeer herds and Christmas trees, trail rides and trout ponds, produce stands and pumpkin patches, corn mazes and petting zoos... and tourists. Agritourism is rapidly taking hold in...

Tractor safety studied.(Update)
December 1, 2003... The farm tractor represents a significant hazard for farmers. In New York it has consistently accounted for over 50 percent of all occupational fatalities in farmers. Research done by ASAE member Dennis Murphy shows that 50.5 percent of...

Engineering gone nuts: "chestnuts roasting on an open fire" and more.(Cover Story)
December 1, 2003... The warm, sweet, edible subject of "The Christmas Song"--roasted chestnuts--makes for a delicious treat, a warm sole, and great lyrics. But the yuletide refrain, however catchy, isn't necessarily a strong basis upon which to build a potentially...

O tannenbaum: Christmas tree shearing by a remote-operated rig.
December 1, 2003... 'Tis the season for a tractor-drawn rig designed for remote, walk-behind operation. Its specific application is for Christmas tree shearing, but there may be other applications as well. The rig concept originated at the Schilling Christmas Tree...

A new year's paradigm for modeling soil water: for non-rigid, dual-porosity, aggregated soil medium.
December 1, 2003... Several models of soil water consider the soil as an active site for chemical, physical, and biological processes in a bimodal porous medium with micropore and macropore systems. A few of these models consider the soil as a structured medium...

MWPS: Auld Lang Syne; "should auld acquaintance be forgot ...?".
December 1, 2003... MidWest Plan Service (MWPS) celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. While the educational products delivered have changed from pencil drawings and materials lists to CDs and handbooks, the ideals have remained the same. MWPS is a regional...

Candidates for ASAE's 2004 election.(American Society of Agricultural Engineers)
December 1, 2003... ASAE's Nominating Committee has put together a platform of highly qualified individuals for the 2004 election. Use the candidates' position statements and background information provided on these pages to help you decide how to vote. Ballots...

Vincent F. Bralts: Professor and Department Head Purdue University.(Candidates for the Board of Trustees of American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... "Agricultural engineers have helped reduce labor in agriculture: grow food and fiber; and use chemicals, soil, and water resources in efficient and productive ways. In the 21st century we will need to be open to new scientific discoveries,...

Paul H. Heinemann: Professor, The Pennsylvania State University.(Candidates for the Board of Trustees of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... "ASAE is faced with a unique challenge: balancing tradition and history with need for change to keep the profession vital. As a Trustee, I would strongly support the Society's progression to keep up with changing needs and times, including...

Terry A. Howell, Jr.: Senior Food Scientist, McKee Foods Corp.(Candidates for the Board of Trustees of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... "I have benefited greatly from my affiliation with ASAE as a professional member and family member for over 20 years. While continuing to support the strengths of the Society in academic and government circles, I would strive to help ASAE...

David G. Isaacs: Process Engineer, Kellogg Company.(Candidates for the Board of Trustees of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... "The strength of ASAE as an organization is of great importance. ASAE should be the international leader in agricultural and biological engineering. ASAE must play a role in world homeland security through engineering of safeguards and setting...

William T. (Billy) Lawson: Project Engineer, Cameco, a John Deere Co.(Candidates for the Board of Trustees of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... "As universities and industries adapt to an ever-expanding global arena, ASAE will face challenges to ensure its position as the Society for engineering in food, agricultural, and biological systems. As a trustee, I will evaluate each challenge...

Lawson (Mac) Safley, P.E.: Principal and President Agri-Waste Technology, Inc.(Candidates for the Board of Trustees of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... "I can bring a unique perspective as an ASAE Trustee based on my many years of experience in both academia and private practice consulting throughout the United States, Canada, and abroad. I hope to provide insight regarding producer and...

Ernest W. Tollner, P.E.: Professor, University of Georgia.(Candidates for the Board of Trustees of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... "ASAE is a major technology repository for engineering technology of feed, food, and fiber supply with the scope ranging from organism design to consumer product acceptance. Maintaining and augmenting this knowledge base in a thorough and...

David L. Hard: Agricultural Safety and Health Scientist NIOSH, Division of Safety Research.(Ergonomics, Safety and Health (ESH) of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... "Ensuring that leaders represent the views of the membership and maintaining a balance of views which reflects the diversity of ASAE are my priorities. It's the responsibility of the nominating committee to identify leaders who are effective,...

Gary T. Roberson: Associate Professor North Carolina State University.(Ergonomics, Safety and Health (ESH) of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... "ASAE is the premier organization supporting engineering in agricultural, food, and biological systems. Society leadership must respect the accomplishments of our membership in our traditional areas of service and seek new opportunities in...

David R. Bohnhoff: Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison.(Structures and Environment (SE) of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... "The S & E Division should place greater emphasis on off-farm facilities design and management. Such refocusing is needed to better address structural and internal environment needs of agri-industrial facilities and would strengthen links...

Larry D. Jacobson: Professor and Extension Agricultural Engineer, University of Minnesota.(Structures and Environment (SE) of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... "I have been an active member of ASAE for nearly 30 years or my entire professional career. I have worked on many technical and organizational committees within the Society. The committee activity has provided me the opportunity to meet and...

GSV M. (Vijay) Raghaven: James McGill Professor, McGill University.(District 1 of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... "Having served in various committees of ASAE, within other professional societies, and at McGill University, I have had the opportunity to network with colleagues. Hence, I have a thorough understanding of the future challenges of our Society....

Philippe M. Savoie: Research Scientist Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.( American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... "Having lived eight years outside Canada (United States. Africa, and England). I hope to provide a cross-cultural perspective for engineering dedicated to agriculture, the environment, and a reliable food system for everyone. I will encourage...

R. Vance Morey: Professor, University of Minnesota.(District 3 of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... "ASAE is making good progress in a transition to more fully encompass biological engineering. We need leaders who will work to attract and retain members with interests in biological engineering while continuing to make the organization...

Kenneth A. Sudduth: Agricultural Engineer USDA Agricultural Research Service.(District 3 of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... "For continued vitality, ASAE must provide services to a membership with increasingly diverse backgrounds and professional interests. As a nominating committee member, I will strive to identify leaders with the vision, leadership skills, and...

Conly L. Hansen: Professor and Director Utah State University.(District 5 of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... "ASAE should be the key professional Society leading the way in some of the most exciting technologies of the 21st century. We need to find men and women of vision with the ability, energy, and desire to help take this Society to a higher...

Joan Q. Wu: Assistant Professor Washington State University.(District 5 of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... "If elected, I will work closely with other committee members in fulfilling our duty to select the most qualified candidates to serve the profession. The ASAE leaders should be those who have made significant contributions to the Society, have...

Zachary A. Hansen: Professor Emeritus, University of Tennessee.( American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... "Vigilance is required to remain the technical leader in engineering related to agriculture. As knowledge bases increase, we must broaden our vision to include those areas not previously identified in our scope. We must be especially sensitive...

Fedro S. Zazueta: Director and Professor, University of Florida.( American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... "IT and biotechnology advances are bringing about deep changes to the engineering profession. When these two technologies intersect, transformation will be deeper. The agricultural engineering profession needs the leadership that will redefine...

Nominations sought for 2005 ASAE election.(American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The ASAE Nominating Committee is seeking nominees for several ASAE offices. The committee is responsible for recommending candidates for: Board of Trustees * 2006-2007 ASAE President. This candidate should be an industry person who...

Graduate Student Research Award.( American Society of Agricultural Engineers)
December 1, 2003... This article introduces the Graduate Student Research Award Competition and is an appeal for high-quality paper submissions from the departments offering graduate degrees. The purpose of the award as stated in the P-122 Committee bylaws is:...

Input needed in updating our society's history document.(A Word from the President)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Three of our senior members--Bob Peart, Wayne Maley, and Ben Jones, with counsel of Jimmy Butt and Russ Hahn--have agreed to update the history of ASAE starting in 1978 when Bob Stewart's book, Seven Decades that Changed America ends. This...

What ASAE membership means to you.(A Word from the President)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... If you have not done so already, now is the time to renew your membership for 2004. As you do this, you are acknowledging both the value the Society is to you as well as what you contribute through the Society. I know the benefits to me have...

Apply now for Student Engineer of the Year Scholarship.( American Society of Agricultural Engineers)
December 1, 2003... Four scholarships are available for the 2004 academic year for undergraduate student members of ASAE majoring in agricultural and biological engineering. The scholarships, worth $1,000 each, are funded through the ASAE Foundation. They...

ASAE membership provides you with a wealth of benefits.(American Society of Agricultural Engineers)
December 1, 2003... Your membership in ASAE is an important tool that works for you and keeps you abreast of emerging technologies, standards, accreditation, and advances in a wide variety of specialties. Whether you are a student taking your first class or a...

2004 dues deadline draws near.( American Society of Agricultural Engineers dues)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Just a friendly reminder that your dues payment for 2004 is due Jan. 1, 2004. Be sure to pay on time to avoid an interruption in your member benefits such as access to the ASAE Online Technical Library and Resource magazine. Paying your...

Steven E. Taylor, P.E.(appointed at Auburn University)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Steven E. Taylor, P.E., a professor of forest and structural wood engineering at Auburn University (AU), has been named head of the Department of Biosystems Engineering. Taylor, who has been on faculty in the department since 1989, assumed his...

Saied Mostaghimi.(appointed at Virginia Tech)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Saied Mostaghimi was named head of the Biological Systems Engineering Department at Virginia Tech effective July 1, 2003. Mostaghimi received his undergraduate degree in irrigation engineering from Pahlavi University, Iran, in 1976. He earned...

ASAE Fellow John V. Perumpral.(retires from Virginia Tech.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... ASAE Fellow John V. Perumpral retired July 1 as William S. Cross, Jr. Professor and Head of the Biological Systems Engineering (BSE) Department at Virginia Tech. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Perumpral holds a bachelor's degree in...

Jeffrey C. Lorimor, P.E.(receives award)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Jeffrey C. Lorimor, P.E., Iowa State University (ISU) assistant professor, recently received the ISU College of Engineering's Superior Engineering Extension Award. This award is given in recognition of demonstrated superior extension...

ASAE Fellow Wesley F. Buchele, P.E.(receives Henry A. Wallace Award)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... ASAE Fellow Wesley F. Buchele, P.E., recently received the Henry A. Wallace Award from the University of Iowa College of Agriculture. The award was given to honor his outstanding contributions for international agricultural in writing,...

Bradley A. King, P.E.(received Pacific Northwest Section Engineer of the Year award)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Bradley A. King, P.E., associate research professor in biological and agricultural engineering at the University of Idaho, recently received the ASAE Pacific Northwest Section Engineer of the Year award at the annual section meeting held in...

ASAE Fellow Thomas B. Whitaker.(receives the Harvey W. Wiley award)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... ASAE Fellow Thomas B. Whitaker has received the Harvey W. Wiley award by the Association of Official Analytical Chemists. Whitaker is an internationally known expert in sampling for mycotoxins. His contributions have had a significant...

ASAE Fellow Lalit R. Verma, P.E.(receives Outstanding Engineer award)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... ASAE Fellow Lalit R. Verma, P.E., was recently named Outstanding Engineer 2003 by the Arkansas Section at their annual meeting in Little Rock. The award was presented by ASAE President Robert Gustafson. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Verma has...

Gilbert L. Corey, P.E.(In Memoriam)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Gilbert L. Corey, P.E., 80, died Aug. 6, 2003, at his home in Moscow, Idaho. He earned a doctorate degree from Colorado State University. During his career, he was a faculty member and department head at the University of Idaho, employed by the...

Louis M. Glymph.(In Memoriam)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Louis M. Glymph, 92, of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., died Aug. 6, 2003. Glymph worked for 40 years on soil and water conservation programs for the USDA. At the time of his retirement he was a staff scientist at the Agricultural Research...

ASAE Fellow Glen E. VandenBerg.(In Memoriam)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... ASAE Fellow Glen E. VandenBerg, 73, of Beltsville, Md., died Sept. 12, 2003. He was former associate deputy administrator, Eastern Region, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), USDA, and former associate director, Agricultural Engineering...

ASAE Fellow Roger R. Yoerger, P.E.(In Memoriam)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
December 1, 2003... ASAE Fellow Roger R. Yoerger, P.E., 74, of Urbana, Ill. died Oct. 13, 2003. He received his doctorate from Iowa State University. From 1958 until his retirement in 1985, he was a faculty member in the Department of Agricultural and Biological...

Welcome new members.( American Society of Agricultural Engineers)
December 1, 2003... ASAE welcomes the following new members who joined the Society, reinstated a lapsed membership, or upgraded to full membership from student/preprofessional membership in August and September. When available, the member's place of employment has...

'Tis the giving season: a message to ASAE membership about their Foundation.(American Society of Agricultural Engineers)
December 1, 2003... The ASAE Foundation was formed in 1987 to receive and administer funds for educational, scientific, and charitable purposes consistent with the goals and objectives of the Society. Generous contributions of many members over the years have...