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

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

Discussion forums at society meetings work.(Reader Forum)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2003... In the August 2003 issue of Resource, I wrote a letter supporting a name change of ASAE. The discussion forum at the July 2003 Annual International Meeting in Las Vegas was effective. It caused me to reconsider. I withdraw my support for the...

Universities share technologies to fight hunger.(Update)
September 1, 2003... A group of leading U.S. public sector agricultural research institutions has agreed to allow access to each other's current and future patented agricultural technologies. The group is exploring ways to ensure that new licensing agreements allow...

System for counting and identifying insects hits market.(Update)(Electronic Grain Probe Insect Counter)
September 1, 2003... The first automated insect monitoring system has been enhanced and incorporated into a product which will appear on the market this month. The Electronic Grain Probe Insect Counter (EGPIC) was patented in 1997 by the Agricultural Research...

Study underscores importance of cleaning grain.(Update)
September 1, 2003... A new study gives extra credence to the importance of cleaning grain before it is stored. "We've always recommended cleaning grain before storage to help keep stored-grain insects under control, but now we have additional data to support that...

Scientists find gene that protects against potato blight.(Update)
September 1, 2003... Scouring the genome of a wild Mexican potato, University of Wisconsin (UW)-Madison scientists have discovered a gene that protects potatoes against late blight. The identification of the gene, found in a species of wild potato known as...

Buffer zones for pollen drift.(Update)(genetically modified plant pollen)
September 1, 2003... A Colorado State University study takes a step towards finding solutions to pollen drift from genetically modified plants onto organic and traditionally grown crops. The study shows that in Colorado, about 46 meters (150 feet) may be a...

Imaging vineyards from space will benefit Europe's wines.(Update)(geographic information systems)
September 1, 2003... From Bordeaux to Frascati, there is good reason why wines are always known for their home region. As any connoisseur will explain, a grape's distinctive flavor is derived from localized characteristics such as soil type, micro-climate,...

Renewable resources in composite materials.(John Deere Harvester Works)
September 1, 2003... The agriculture industry continually investigates new markets to utilize its products. As natural resources continue to be depleted, the need for renewable resources in production materials is on the rise. Both of these issues have been...

The promise of biotechnology for bioprocess engineers.
September 1, 2003... Before recorded history, humans used plants for medicine. Today, with the technology to insert a gene from another organism, plants can assemble some very valuable therapeutics. In effect, we can now "teach" the plant how to construct the...

Manure compost biofilters.
September 1, 2003... The trend towards stricter odor emissions regulation is spreading throughout the world and leading to developments such as manure compost biofiltration for effective odor treatment. Biological treatment or biodegradation involves converting an...

Biomechanics.
September 1, 2003... Biomechanics means different things to different groups. To rehabilitation engineers, biomechanics means gate analysis, impact forces, and other measurements to help overcome the consequences of aging, pre-existing conditions, or accidental...

Sustainable management of effluent irrigated LTS: forecasting with the LEACHM model.(land treatment system)
September 1, 2003... Land application of wastes is becoming more widespread as regulatory authorities move to protect water quality by restricting waste disposal into rivers, lakes, and the marine environment. It is not clear, however, that soil is in fact an...

October Trio Conferences offer attendees crossover registration privileges.(Inside ASAE: news about the society and its members)
September 1, 2003... Three conferences held at the same time and same location with one registration fee and crossover privileges. What a bargain! On October 12-15, the Tenth International Symposium on Animal, Agricultural and Food Processing Wastes; the Second...

ASAE presents position on Soil Erosion Research Priorities.(Inside ASAE: news about the society and its members)
September 1, 2003... ASAE has published a position statement, "In Defense of Soil and Water Resources in the United States: Soil Erosion Research Priorities." Based in large part on proceedings of the symposium "Soil Erosion Research for the 21st Century," the...

Cooperative standards program.(Inside ASAE: news about the society and its members)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Completed Projects Revision ANSI/ASAE $493.1 JUL03, Guarding for Agricultural Equipment, has completed the approval process. This revision project was commissioned by T15 with the intent of updating the technology in the standard and...

Kennedy awarded ASAE Foundation Engineering Scholarship.(Preprofessionals)(Laura E. Kennedy)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Laura E. Kennedy, a senior in the biosystems and agricultural engineering department at Oklahoma State University (OSU), was recently selected to receive the 2003 ASAE Foundation Engineering Scholarship. Kennedy is the recipient of the...

Krebill receives Adams Scholarship.(Preprofessionals)(Jennifer M. Krebill)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Jennifer M. Krebill, a senior in agricultural and biosystems engineering at Iowa State University (1SU), was selected as the recipient of the William J. Adams Jr. and Marijane E. Adams Scholarship for 2003. Krebill will be presented the...

Petre recipient of Merriam Scholarship.(Preprofessionals)(Erica M. Petre)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Erica M. Petre, a senior in agricultural and biological engineering at the Pennsylvania State University (PSU), was selected to receive the 2003 John L. and Sarah G. Merriam Scholarship. Petre is the recipient of the scholarship presented...

Thank you 1/4-scale volunteers!(Inside ASAE: news about the society and its members)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... ASAE would like to thank the following volunteers who freely gave their time to make the 2003 1/4 Scale Tractor Student Design Competition a great success. We could not do it without your dedication. Barth Amend, Great Plains Mfg. ...

ASAE Technical Library.(Inside ASAE: news about the society and its members)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Check out the latest additions to the ASAE Technical Library: * Transactions of the ASAE, Vol. 46, Issue 4 * Applied Engineering in Agriculture, Vol. 19, Issue 4 * Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health, Vol. 9, Issue 3 *...

ASAE Fellow Allen R. Dedrick was recently awarded a Presidential Rank Award by the USDA.(Member News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... ASAE Fellow Allen R. Dedrick was recently awarded a Presidential Rank Award by the USDA. The award recognizes and rewards career executives for three years or more of outstanding accomplishments at the senior executive level. Dedrick was given...

Natural Resources Conservation Services.(Member News)(Thomas L. Spofford appointed)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Thomas L. Spofford was recently named national water management engineer with the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS). In this role, Spofford is responsible for overseeing NRCS's technical aspects pertaining to irrigation, drainage,...

Thomas J. Trout, P.E., received an Honor Award from the USDA for expanding economic and trade opportunities for U.S. Agricultural Producers.(Member News)(United States Department of Agriculture)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Thomas J. Trout, RE., received an Honor Award from the USDA for expanding economic and trade opportunities for U.S. Agricultural Producers. Trout is an agricultural engineer with the ARS San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center, Parlier,...

John B. Solie, P.E., received the Sarkey's Distinguished Professorship Award in January for his dedication to teaching and research in precision agriculture.(Member News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... John B. Solie, P.E., received the Sarkey's Distinguished Professorship Award in January for his dedication to teaching and research in precision agriculture. He is a biosystems and agricultural engineering professor at Oklahoma State University...

Chungnam National University.(Member News)(Dongil Chang appointed)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Dongil Chang was appointed to Dean of Academic and Research Affairs at Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea in March 2003. He received his bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering from Seoul National University, South Korea in...

Sundaram Gunasekaran recently received the 2003 International Dairy Foods Association Research Award from the American Dairy Science Association.(Member News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Sundaram Gunasekaran recently received the 2003 International Dairy Foods Association Research Award from the American Dairy Science Association. Gunasekaran has demonstrated leadership in dairy foods processing research which has had direct...

Edward C. Martin recently received the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.(Member News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Edward C. Martin recently received the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents. The award recognizes individuals who have 10 or more years of extension service. Martin is Arizona's Extension...

Steve K. Mickelson, Thomas J. Brumm, and Brian L. Steward have received the 2003 Best Paper Award of the Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).(Member News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Steve K. Mickelson, Thomas J. Brumm, and Brian L. Steward have received the 2003 Best Paper Award of the Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). The three men are on the faculty...

Member fact.(Member News)
September 1, 2003... Did You Know... The ASAE Online Technical Library currently has more than 50,000 pages of technical information available to members at no charge? Check Out the following link to see the complete table of contents,...

Wayne Coates, P.E., was recently granted the CSAE/SCGR fellowship in recognition of his contributions.(Member News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Wayne Coates, P.E., was recently granted the CSAE/SCGR fellowship in recognition of his contributions to the design and testing of agricultural equipment for both conventional and new crops. He began his career with Agriculture Canada...

CSAE.(Member News)(Canadian Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Digvir S. Jayas, P.E., Canada Research Chair in Stored-Grain Ecosystems and Associate Vice-President (Research) at the University of Manitoba, has been elected President of CSAE at its annual general meeting held in July in Montreal. In...

Darrell W. Donahue, P.E., has been recognized by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman with the Secretary's Honor Award for his role in a research project that has generated new potential technology for the wild blueberry industry.(Member News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Darrell W. Donahue, P.E., has been recognized by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman with the Secretary's Honor Award for his role in a research project that has generated new potential technology for the wild blueberry industry. Donahue...

Carol J. Lehtola recently received a Secretary's Honor Award from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman.(Member News)(Extension Disaster Education Network)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Carol J. Lehtola recently received a Secretary's Honor Award from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman for her role in the national Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN). Lehtola is an associate professor in the University of...

e-Orders provides online ordering.(Inside ASAE: news about the society and its members)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... ASAE members and others can now order publications online. To display the member prices, ASAE members must first login at www.asae.org, then click on the Orders button. The online ordering system was implemented in April 2003. Customers...

Welcome new members.(Inside ASAE: news about the society and its members)
September 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 June and July. When available, the member's place of employment has been...

On-Location program at ASAE.(Inside ASAE: news about the society and its members)(educational program for sixth grade students)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... ASAE Headquarters recently participated in a school-to-work program called "On Location." The week-long program places small groups of sixth graders in area businesses where they work alongside regular staff and learn how their classroom...

Events calendar.(Inside ASAE: news about the society and its members)(Calendar)
September 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. 2003 ...

The need for QMS.(Last Word)(quality management systems)
September 1, 2003... Quality management systems (QMS), with their associated statistical process controls and traceability, are not new to world industry, but the concept is a radical departure from the generic commodity mindset that has typified agriculture....