Resource: Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World articles from February 2008

Resource: Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World archives from February 2008

Change.(FROM THE President)
February 1, 2008... As we move into 2008, things are hot and heavy on the presidential campaign trail, with change being a major topic. But, ASABE has change underway as well, change far more likely to be substantive than that proclaimed by the candidates. ...

Events calendar.(Brief article)(Calendar)
February 1, 2008... ASABE CONFERENCES AND INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS To receive more information about ASABE conferences and meetings, call ASABE at (800) 371-2723 or e-mail mcknight@asabe.org. 2008 Feb. 10-13 Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference....

Ventura County's changing agriculture: California county mirrors nationwide challenges for ag and bio engineers.
February 1, 2008... The rapidly changing face of agriculture in many parts of the world is providing opportunities for agricultural and biological engineers to use their imaginations and apply their skills in shifting environments. Ventura County, Calif, is a good...

Modern beef/dairy production in Morocco.
February 1, 2008... Morocco, an emerging society and economy on Africa's northwest corner, is taking forward steps in social, cultural, and economic development. To undergird agriculture, the country's foundational enterprise, the U.S. Grains Council has focused...

Independent study and human ingenuity.
February 1, 2008... I am a self-proclaimed mad scientist. My independent study experiences, related to sustainable technological systems, were intriguing, challenging, and sent me around the globe like a Marco Polo in pursuit of the holy grail of new horizons. My...

Partnering ASABE and ISO tractor PTO shaft standards.
February 1, 2008... The need for standards of interchangeability between the tractor PTO shaft and implement drive lines began in the 1920s, when there were many cases of farmers not being able to connect implement drive lines to tractor PTO shafts. Tractors often...

The new paradigm in agriculture.(ENERGY ISSUES Series)
February 1, 2008... Since man first discovered that fire could stave off the cold of winter, provide light, and cook victuals, energy has become as integral to our lives as food and water. Yet many of our energy sources, such as petroleum, coal, natural gas, and...

Building a culture of honesty.(Interview)
February 1, 2008... A plagiarism scandal at Ohio University's Russ College of Engineering and Technology has led the university to revoke the master's degree of one mechanical engineering student and to review the work of many other engineering students. It has...

Convening in Providence: 2008 Annual International Meeting.
February 1, 2008... With a thriving arts district, a commitment to historical preservation, and sophisticated nightlife, Providence, R.I., blends urban sophistication with small town charm. It boasts a state-of-the-art convention center and several nationally...

New smart tire senses damage, increases safety.(UPDATE)
February 1, 2008... A new type of "smart" tire developed by a Purdue University professor is able to sense damage when a tire goes flat or loses treads, making it safer for road travel. The tire's technology also can be used to detect impending defects before a...

"Jekyll and Hyde" bacteria offer pest control hope.(UPDATE)
February 1, 2008... New research at the University of York has revealed so-called "Jekyll and Hyde" bacteria, suggesting a novel way to control insect pests without using insecticides. Researchers studied the relationship between plant-dwelling insects and the...

Manure management helps control prevalence of antibiotic resistance genes, study says.(UPDATE)(Clinical report)
February 1, 2008... Simple modifications in agricultural practices can help diminish the spread of antibiotic resistance genes--a major health concern--in manure, a Colorado State University researcher has found. Amy Pruden-Bagchi, an assistant professor in...

USDA unveils new business plan for national animal ID.(UPDATE)
February 1, 2008... The United Stated Department of Agriculture unveiled a new vision for the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) on Dec. 19, 2007. The plan focuses on the identification issues confronting each species and identifies seven key strategies...

"Bravo! for the Cooperative Standards Program.(LAST WORD)
February 1, 2008... From outhouse and picket fence symbols to saving lives by signs In the beginning, ASABE's early leaders recognized the need for standards. In 7 Decades that Changed America, Robert E. Stewart reported that in 1909, just two years after...