2004 ASAE/CSAE-SCGR Annual International Meeting

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October 2004
Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World
Highlights from the
Annual International Meeting
August 1-4, 2004
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
PUBLISHED BY ASAE - THE SOCIETY FOR ENGINEERING IN AGRICULTURAL, FOOD, AND BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS
Joint ASAE/CSAE Annual International Meeting
O
ttawa provided an international and cultural setting
for the ASAE Annual International Meeting held jointly
with CSAE/SCGR. Resource reflects on ASAE's continued
commitment to building strong international relationships.
The annual meeting is an example of how the engineering
community has formed bonds globally. This year’s theme
focused on maintaining and creating dynamic partnerships
for an environmentally safe and healthy world.
In this issue, activities at the annual meeting are featured through awards and recognitions, presentations, competitions, committee and council meetings, professional
development, and networking. We also show that there is a
fun side, too.
Those members unable to attend the meeting will get a
feel for the excitement, enthusiasm, and diversity that
spawned new ideas, partnerships, and comradery among
people of all ages and cultures. Technical sessions focused
on the latest technology, and discussions spurred debates on
name change and policy issues. Committees set goals and
planned for the organization's future. Receptions and social
gatherings brought people together informally to learn
more about each other and forge new friendships. Awards
recognized professional accomplishments.
So much information is disseminated at the annual
meeting that it sometimes take a while to absorb and analyze what has been learned. For those who attended the
meeting, Resource recaps the week’s highlights and adds
perspective to this year’s events. Photographs portray the
people involved in various events.
We hope this issue evokes interest and entices engineers and other professionals involved in agricultural,
food, and biological systems to participate in next year's
annual meeting.
Mark your calendar now for the 2005 ASAE Annual
International Meeting to be held July 17-20 in Tampa, Fla.
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Engineering and Technology for a Sustainable World
Vol. 11 No. 8
October 2004
FEATURES
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Optical Sorting
Determining the optimal pair of spectral bands can be tricky with variability of
absorbance values and the synergistic effect leaving much room for filter pairs to be
selected by trial and error. Tom Pearson and Don Wicklow, however, have developed a
statistical procedure to analyze visible and near-infrared spectra in a dual band sorter.
7
ASAE Fellows Inducted at the 2004 Annual International Meeting
Eleven distinguished individuals are named ASAE Fellows at the meeting.
8-9
2004 ASAE Award Winners
ASAE members receive recognition for their contributions and accomplishments.
10
2004 CSAE/SCGR Award Winners and Fellows Elected
CSAE/SCGR members receive recognition and four are named Fellows.
11
Vote on Name Change for Society to Occur in January 2005
Past President Robert J. Gustafson discusses the motion passed at business meeting.
11
Recognition of ASAE Standards Developers for 2003
Six individuals are recognized for contributions in the development of standards.
12
2004 Leadership Citations
Four individuals are recognized for service to ASAE above and beyond the norm .
12
2004 Presidential Distinguished Service Awards
Sixteen individuals receive recognition for distinguished service to ASAE.
13
Silent Auction and Raffle Earn $9,042
The Ottawa silent auction and raffle benefits ASAE’s 100th Anniversary Fund.
13
Golfers Prove their Dedication in Supporting Foundation
Eighteen dedicated golfers take part in the Foundation Fun Day Golf Outing.
14-15
Mixing Business with Pleasure
Two-page photo spread of meeting activities.
16
A Word From the President
ASAE President Jerry L. Wille discusses the Ottawa meeting.
16
ASAE Committee Involvement
Members learn how to become involved in ASAE committees.
17
Young Professional Community Involved in Ottawa!
ON THE COVER
From numerous technical
sessions and committee
meetings to receptions, an
awards recognition
luncheon, and a friends and
family social, the ASAE
Annual International
Meeting held jointly with
CSAE/SCGR in Ottawa,
Ontario, Canada, offered
attendees a variety of
activities to enhance their
careers and social lives.
Ottawa provided a cultural
and scenic backdrop for the
nearly 2,000 attendees who
experienced the meeting’s
theme of dynamic
partnerships for an
environmentally safe and
healthy world.
Activities, meetings, and fun round out the meeting for the Young Professionals.
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Graduate Student Research Award New for 2004
Award is given for the first time at the annual meeting.
18-19
Preprofessional Activities
From competitions, awards, and social gatherings, students have plenty of opportunity
to present research and accomplishments and have some fun, too.
20-21
22-23
23
Council Highlights from Business Meetings in Ottawa
DEPARTMENTS
The Meetings Council, Membership Development Council, Publications Council, and
Standards Council hold business meetings at the annual meeting.
Reader Forum
2
Update
3
2004 ASAE Paper Award Winners
Featured: Superior Paper Awards, Honorable Mention Paper Awards, and IET Meeting
Paper Award Winners.
Events Calendar
24
Personnel Service
25
Educational Aids Blue Ribbon Recipients
Professional Listings
28
Awards recognize outstanding effort and achievement in developing noteworthy educational materials.
Last Word
29
Reader Forum
Longtime member comments on Resource
First, I want to thank all who are responsible for the recent
Resource e-News as not all members wish to be bugged with
“stray” news articles.
Secondly, I have some comments related to the August 2004
Resource issue.
I hope you continue the Special Anniversary Salute to longtime ASAE members (page 15). This review lets me know that
those with whom I worked some decades ago are still “around.”
However, I would like to see the names of those for each year in
the 50s, i.e. 51, 52, 53 years, etc. in your next version. Space
would be well used for the benefit of “old timers.” At the least
“55 years” might be included. I’m impressed by those with 60
plus years of service – old colleagues. (Since I found no
Necrology Column, I assume no old-timers have died recently.)
While I marvel at the editing job you people do, I wonder
how “The University of Iowa took top honors with their Cyclone
Power Pullers,” as reported on page 14. Upon reading further I
noted that my alma mater – Iowa State – was the real winner. I
expect I’m not the first to notice.
In summary, I’m pleased to see the Special Anniversary
names listed as I’m sure are other longtime members who are
not as active as they were in earlier years.
Kenneth L. McFate, P.E.
ASAE Fellow and Life Member
2223 Concordia Drive
Columbia, MO 65203-1345
Editor’s Note: McFate’s note of our error is a good catch! It was
indeed Iowa State University who took top honors with their
innovative Web site design in the 1/4-Scale Web Site Deign Contest.
In addition, McFate is a 54-year member of ASAE.
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Update
October 2004
Tobacco promising
factory for
biopharmaceuticals
The economics of producing biopharmaceuticals
from transgenic plants such
as tobacco is still a roadblock
to producing large quantities
of urgently needed medicines, especially for people in
underdeveloped nations.
ASAE member
Chenming Zhang is testing a
variety of ways to economically recover recombinant
proteins from transgenic
tobacco using different protein separation techniques.
Zhang, an assistant professor in the Department of
Biological Systems
Engineering in the College of
Engineering at Virginia Tech,
is working with a team of
Ph.D. students to develop
transgenic tobacco plants
able to express recombinant
proteins economically.
Recombinant proteins are
potential therapeutic agents
for treating human and animal diseases and for creating
new vaccines. Plant-made
vaccines are especially beneficial because plants are free
of human diseases, reducing
the cost to screen for viruses
and bacterial toxins.
Zhang’s research starts
with introducing the genes of
interest into tobacco plants
and then developing economical processes for recovering
and purifying the expressed
proteins. Relaxin, one of the
proteins being studied, could
potentially benefit patients
with asthma, hay fever, and
cardiovascular disease.
Zhang uses tobacco in his
research because it is a nonfood crop and is well suited
as a “factory” for recombinant protein production. The
leafy green tobacco plant is
relatively easy to alter genetically and produces thousands
of seeds and a great deal of
biomass. As a non-food crop,
genetically manipulated
tobacco will not pose a safety
threat to products consumed
by humans.
For more information,
contact Zhang at 540-2317601, [email protected].
Tackling problems
with reliable
computer grids
By connecting hundreds
or even thousands of computers together to work on a single project, computer
scientists are more frequently
using a technique called grid
computing to do previously
intractable computations.
Grid computing takes
advantage of “down time”
when computers are not
using their full processing
power to provide quick
answers to problems in fields
such as genomics, engineering design, and financial
services. While parallel processing typically involves
tying together multiple com-
Fortified food wrap good enough to eat
application has been filed for the technology, which has
many potential applications.
What do you get when you cross an egg white with a
Zhao has been experimenting with chitosan to develop
crabshell? You get a thin film that prevents food
thin protective coatings for perishable fruits and
from spoiling and can be eaten along with the
berries. Chitosan is a key ingredient in crabshells
food that it wraps. It can even be fortified with
and shrimp shells, the tough exoskeleton that
vitamins and minerals so the food and the film
serves as protective armor. She confirmed that
together make a more nutritious fare.
the natural polymer in chitosan inhibits the
This super packaging is the latest technology
growth of microbes that cause rot in fresh berries
from Oregon State University’s Department of
and other foods.
Food Science and Technology. The film comDaeschel has been experimenting with
bines two key ingredients: a fiber from shellfish
lysozyme as a natural preservative in beer and
(chitosan) and a protein from egg whites
wine. He found that the egg white protein was
(lysozyme). Its discovery combines the ingenuity
just as effective as chemical sulfites in preventof two OSU researchers: Yanyun Zhao, a food
ing unwanted microbial growth, without comprotechnologist and specialist in value-added prodmising the taste or quality of the product.
ucts, and Mark Daeschel, a microbiologist and
The scientists realized that their two ingrediYanyun Zhao, food techspecialist in food safety.
ents
each have particular antimicrobial properties
nologist at Oregon State
Working with postdoctoral research associthat could enhance each other if combined.
University, coats fresh
ate Su-il Park, Zhao and Daeschel began experistrawberries with a new
The next challenge for Zhao, Daeschel, and
menting with ways to combine lysozyme and
antimicrobial film. (Photo
Park will be to develop practical applications for
chitosan to create an anti-microbial food wrap.
courtesy of Oregon State
their super food wrap. The possibilities extend to
University)
The product they have developed looks like
packaging for ready-to-eat meats such as hot
familiar sandwich wrap but delivers much more.
dogs, sausage, and luncheon meat; packing films for cheese
Because it is made entirely from food products, the wrap
slices, blocks, and sticks; and coatings for sliced fruits and
is edible. It’s so thin that it doesn’t interfere with the texture
vegetables that are highly perishable.
of the food it covers. And it is made from powerful natural
For more information, contact Zhao, 541-737-9151.
antimicrobials, so it keeps fresh food from spoiling. A patent
October 2004
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Update
October 2004
puters at a single site, a
computer grid may be more
geographically dispersed,
composed of many computers whose availability may
change over time.
Computer scientists at
the National Institute of
Standards and Technology
(NIST) recently launched a
new project to improve
understanding of how computer grids react to volatile
conditions. A computer
grid’s strength also makes it
more vulnerable to failures,
viruses, sudden changes in
workload, and cyber attacks
such as denial of service.
NIST researchers are developing computerized models
that will help establish how
vulnerable grid networks are
to failure. They hope to create ways to detect failure
quickly and fix the problem.
Grid computing is rapidly finding commercial
applications. As commercial
applications grow, protecting
such networks and ensuring
their reliability will become
more critical. The NIST
researchers hope to complete
their models early next year.
contact Philip Bulman,
301-975-5661.
Crop health
checker stems
water pollution
A sensor that calculates
exactly how much nitrogen a
crop needs is slashing fertilizer use in field trials. The
system will not only save
farmers money but also
reduce fertilizer run-off and
thereby reduce nitrate pollution of water courses.
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The system, which is
mounted on a tractor, shines
rapid pulses of red and
infrared light onto the leaf
canopy of the crop, and sensors detect the reflected
light. Healthy leaves absorb
red and near-infrared light.
The stressed leaves of undernourished plants reflect
more infrared light than
healthy ones. Comparing the
ratio of infrared to red in the
reflected light enables the
system to work out how
much foliage there is in a
patch of field and how
healthy it is. It can then calculate how much fertilizer to
apply.
Farmers often base the
amount of fertilizer required
for a field on maps of the
previous year’s yields. But
this method is not accurate.
“In the central part of
the United States, we have a
lot of poultry, swine, and
beef production. This generates tremendous amounts of
manure, which is then
applied to the land, but
farmers often don’t keep
track of how much they
apply where,” says Jim
Schepers of the USDA, who
is leading the work. Often,
too much fertilizer is used.
The system is now being
tested on crops at 12 locations in the United States.
Earlier, smaller-scale trials
have shown good results.
The sensor can also be used
to predict crop yields from
the health of the foliage. The
system costs between $2,000
and $3,000.
contact Toni Marshall,
toni.marshall@newscientist
.com.
Agroforestry helps reduce pollution
Groundwater pollution caused by fertilizers can be
reduced by growing crops and trees side by side, a
University of Florida study shows.
Researchers at UF’s
Institute of Food and
Agricultural Sciences grew
cotton in a grove of pecan
trees, cutting the amount of
nitrate that seeped from the
cotton field to the groundwater by slightly more than
two thirds.
Widely practiced in the
developing world, agroforestry – the practice of
growing crops and trees
Shibu Jose inspects cotton
together on the same plot of
plants grown in a peach
orchard. Researchers say
land – is just beginning to
catch on in the United States, growing cotton and pecans
side-by-side can cut groundwhere it promises to soften
water pollution. (Photo
the environmental impact of
courtesy of University of
modern agriculture.
Florida)
The researchers decided
to test the effect on two crops, planting cotton in a
43-year-old orchard of pecan trees at UF’s West Florida
Research and Education Center Farm. In half of the
orchard, the researchers installed underground plastic barriers to keep the roots of the pecan trees from mingling
with the roots of the cotton. In the other half, the roots of
both plants were allowed to mingle.
Water samples from 120 sites in the orchard were collected from June 2001 through August 2002. While some
nitrate seeped below the roots of the plants throughout the
orchard, the researchers found far less nitrate in the soil
under areas where the roots were allowed to mingle – in
some cases, 70 percent less than was found under areas
with the plastic barriers.
U.S. farmers have traditionally avoided planting trees
and crops together precisely because of the hungry nature
of tree roots. But when it comes to competition, the UF
study shows not all plants are created equal. With its relatively deep root system, the pecan tree can get water without drying up other plants, the researchers say. And
because pecans in an orchard are usually planted far
apart, other plants are able to get enough light.
“Success in agroforestry is all about your choice and
timing of crops,” said Sam Allen, a postdoctoral
researcher at UF and an author of the study.
For more information, contact Allen, 352-846-3496.
Resource
October 2004
Optical Sorting
Detecting whole corn kernels contaminated with aflatoxin or fumonisin
T. C. Pearson and D. T. Wicklow
H
However, this technique does
igh-speed optical sorters
not account for variability of
have been in use for
absorbance values nor the
numerous years for
synergistic effect that two
removing blemished and discolbands may have together.
ored products from various
A statistical procedure
crops, such as tree nuts,
has been developed to analyze
peanuts, corn, rice, etc.
visible and near-infrared specTraditionally, classification was
tra to select the optimal pair
based on visible color differof spectral bands for sorting
ences of the desirable and undeof mycotoxin-contaminated
sirable products. Reflected light
yellow dent corn in a bichrois usually passed through one or
matic sorter. In this procetwo narrow band interference
dure, every possible pair of
filters to detect color changes.
spectral bands were tested for
With the advent of near infrared Shown above is a plot of spectral absorbances at 1200 and
750 nanometers for corn kernels with no detectable aflatoin, a
detecting aflatoxin-contamispectroscopy, these machines
moderate
level
of
aflatoxin
(below
100
parts
per
billion)
and
a
nated kernels by computing
began to use near infrared bands
high level of aflatoxin (greater than 100 parts per billion).
the Mahalanobis distance of
(750 to 1000 nanometers) in
absorbance band pairs from
addition to visible light.
each side of a kernel to the contaminated and uncontamiMore recently, sorting machines have been equipped
nated groups. A kernel was classified as contaminated if
with InGaAs sensors allowing new bands of light between
the Mahalanobis distance (based
400 and 1700 nanometers to be
on two absorbance values) from
sensed. However, the difficulty
either kernel side was closer to the
with setting up a dual wavelengthcontaminated group than the
sorting machine where near
uncontaminated group. The pair
infrared light is used is in deterthat gave the best classification
mining the optimal pair of spectral
accuracy was used to test the
bands to use. When the sorting was
sorter.
to be performed for visibly discolKernels used for the filter
ored products, an experienced techselection were collected from ears
nician could select an optimal pair
that were wound-inoculated with
of filters to facilitate an accurate
Aspergillus flavus in the late milk
sort. However, when near-infrared
to early dough stage of kernel
capability is used, one cannot simmaturity. At harvest, the ears were
ply look at reflectance spectra of
picked and shelled by hand, the
kernels and determine the best pair
wounded kernels discarded, and the
of spectral bands to perform sortwhole intact non-wounded bright
ing. The best pair usually has a
greenish fluorescent (BGYF) and
synergistic effect in performing the
non-BGYF corn kernels were
classifications. If spectra of good
grouped based on visible symptoms
and bad product are compared, it
of A. flavus infection. Heavily
may be tempting to select two
spectral bands where the good and Author Pearson with the high speed, dual-wavelength molded and lightweight kernels or
kernel fragments were not included
bad product appears most different. sorter used in this study.
October 2004
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fumonisin (ppm)
samples grown in central Illinois aflatoxin and fumonisin
in this study as they are usually removed during combine
was reduced by 23 percent and 86 percent, respectively,
harvesting or by cleaning equipment at grain elevators.
from an initial level of 1.2 parts per billionn aflatoxin and
After spectra acquisition, aflatoxin was measured in
2.1 parts per million fumonisin, while rejecting 1.2 percent
each individual kernel by standard chemical methods. It
of the incoming grain. The sorter has a limited ability to
was found that using the wavelength pair of 750 nanomereduce aflatoxin levels in grain when the initial level is low,
ters and 1200 nanometers, more than 97 percent of the aflabelow 10 parts per billion, while fumonisin levels were sigtoxin contaminated kernels were correctly classified as
nificantly reduced when the initial level exceeded 1 part
containing either high (>100 parts per billion) or low
per million. The sorter was
(<10 parts per billion) levalso tested on corn inocuels of aflatoxin.
lated with A. flavus and harAdditionally, using this pair
vested by hand or by a Hege
of wavelengths, 100 perfield plot harvester.
cent of the fumonisin conAflatoxin and fumonisin in
taminated kernels were
the Hege harvested grain
correctly classified as conwas reduced by 79 percent
taining high (>100 parts
and 83 percent, respectively,
per million) or low (<1
from initial levels of 412
parts per million) levels of
parts per billion aflatoxin
fumonisin. Most kernels
and 19 parts per million
with intermediate levels of
fumonisin, while 8.8 percent
aflatoxin (10 to 100 parts
of the incoming grain was
per billion) and fumonisin
Plotted above are the aflatoxin sorting results for corn harvested in
rejected. Aflatoxin and
(10 to 100 parts per milnortheastern Kansas in 2002. Note that rejecting more product or prefumonisin in the hand- harlion) were classified as
cleaning the grain before sorting did not significantly improve aflatoxin
vested grain was reduced by
uncontaminated.
reduction rates.
76 percent and 79 percent,
A commercially availrespectively, from initial levable, dual wavelength, high
els of 1301 parts per billion
speed sorter was set up to
aflatoxin and 1.7 parts per
measure reflectance of sinmillion fumonisin while
gle kernels at 750 and 1200
5.8 percent of the incoming
nanometers and accept or
grain was rejected.
reject kernels based on
Increasing the reject rate of
these two readings. This
the sorter did improve
sorter has a throughput of
reductions of both aflatoxin
approximately 250 bushels
and fumonisin in these inocper hour (7000 kilograms
ulated samples.
per hour) and a cost of
The technique used for
approximately $60,000.
this study has also been
Testing was performed with
These are the fumonisin sorting results for corn harvested in northeastapplied to other high-speed
samples grown in central
ern Kansas in 2002. Note that rejecting more grain by the sorter
sorting applications such as
Illinois and northeastern
improved fumonisin reduction slightly but pre-cleaning did not.
detection of Karnal bunt in
Kansas. The Kansas samwheat, wheat kernel color
ples were commercially
class, and segregating of wheat into high and low protein
grown and purchased from a grain elevator after the 2002
classes. R
harvest. In these samples, the sorter was able to reduce
aflatoxin and fumonisin levels by 79 percent and 81 perASAE member Tom Pearson is an agricultural engineer in the
cent, respectively, from initial levels of 49 parts per billion
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sorter performance in terms of aflatoxin reductions. In conDonald Wicklow is a microbiologist in the Mycotoxin Research
trast, significantly more fumonisin was removed when the
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ASAE Fellows Inducted at the 2004 Annual International Meeting
An ASAE Fellow shall be an engineer of unusual professional distinction, with outstanding and extraordinary qualifications
and experience in the field of agricultural engineering.
Claude E. Brown
Kenneth L. Campbell
George A. Duncan
Robert C. Lanphier
Donald K. McCool
R. Vance Morey
Ronald T. Schuler
John B. Solie
Marvin L. Stone
Paul N. Walker
Fredrick W. Wheaton
(Top row, l to r): Claude E. Brown, P.E., president, Ag Industrial Manufacturing, Inc., Lodi, Calif.; Kenneth L. Campbell, P.E.,
professor and associate chair, Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla.;
George A. Duncan, P.E., extension professor and extension specialist, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Department,
College of Agriculture (Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service), University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky.
(Middle row, l to r): Robert C. Lanphier III, president and chief executive officer, AGMED Inc., Springfield, Ill; Donald K.
McCool, P.E., supervisory agricultural engineer and research leader, USDA-Agricultural Research Service – Pacific West Area,
Biological Systems Engineering Department, Washington State University, Pullman, Wash.; R. Vance Morey, professor, Biosystems
and Agricultural Engineering Department, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minn.; Ronald T. Schuler, P.E., professor, Biological
Systems Engineering Department, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis.
(Bottom row, l to r): John B. Solie, P.E., Sarkey’s distinguished professor, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Department,
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Okla.; Marvin L. Stone, Regents professor, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Department, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Okla.; Paul N. Walker, P.E., professor, Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Department, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Penn.; Fredrick W. Wheaton, P.E., professor and chair, Biological
Resources Engineering Department, University of Maryland, College Park, Md.
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Dynamic Partnerships for an Environmentally Safe and Healthy World
2004 ASAE AWARD WINNERS
Evelyn E. Rosentreter
Standards Award
NAMIC Engineering
Safety Award
2004 A. W. Farrall Young
Educator Award
Marvin L. Stone. For dedicated
efforts and leadership in developing and
advancing communication and controls
standards for ASAE,
SAE, AEM, and
ISO. Stone is a
Regents professor in
the Biosystems and
Agricultural
Engineering
Department at Oklahoma State
University. He is recognized as a world
authority on sensor application research.
Carol J. Lehtola. In recognition of
distinguished accomplishments and leadership in the development and
promotion of agricultural safety and
health programs for
education and extension. Lehtola is an
associate professor
in the University of
Florida’s Agricultural and Biological
Engineering Department and state extension agricultural safety specialist for the
Florida Cooperative Extension Service.
D. Raj Raman, P.E. For dedication
and commitment to excellence in educating engineering students. Raman is an
associate professor
in the Biosystems
Engineering and
Environmental
Science Department
at the University of
Tennessee and has
been involved in several engineering
education endeavors.
Robert E. Stewart EngineeringHumanities Award
Leigh-Anne Henry. For efforts in
enhancing the engineering profession
through her interaction with non-engineers to bridge the
gap between engineering and humanities students. Henry
graduated in
February 2004 with
a master of science
degree in biological systems engineering
and a minor in English literature. She is
currently a graduate research assistant in
the Biological Systems Engineering
Department at Virginia Tech.
Rain Bird Engineering
Concept of the Year Award
Sinclair IQ - Firmness Tester.
M. Scott Howarth. The Sinclair IQ –
Firmness Tester, developed by M. Scott
Howarth, research
and development
manager at Sinclair
International Ltd.,
Norwich, United
Kingdom, is recognized for its innovative, non-destructive
technology for
measuring the elastic property of
produce.
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Award for the Advancement
of Surface Irrigation
2004 Sunkist Young
Designer Award
Phil Tacker. For leadership provided
in the promotion and adoption of
improved surface
irrigation practices
in Arkansas and the
Lower Mississippi
Valley states. Tacker
is an associate professor and extension
engineer at the
University of
Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service
in Little Rock, Ark.
Daniel J. Burke. For exceptional
innovations in the development of sensors and control systems for agricultural
automation. Burke is
a senior engineer at
John Deere
Harvester Works,
East Moline, Ill.,
where he is responsible for production
implementation, maintenance, and
improvements of the Combine AutoTrac
guidance, Harvest Smart feed-rate control, and Harvest Monitor systems.
G. B. Gunlogson Countryside
Engineering Award
2004 Nolan Mitchell Young
Extension Worker Award
Larry D. Jacobson, P.E. For outstanding contributions to the agricultural
community for the design and development of engineering
practices in animal
housing, air quality,
and manure management systems.
Jacobson is a professor and extension
engineer at the
University of
Minnesota, St. Paul, Minn. and is recognized worldwide for his innovative
research, extension, and educational programs addressing critical issues.
Brent W. Auvermann. For outstanding research, extension education, and
technology-transfer
efforts concerning
animal waste management, water, and
air quality protection. Auvermann is
an associate professor in biological and
agricultural engineering at Texas A&M
University Research and Extension
Center, Amarillo, Texas. He specializes
in environmental systems engineering as
it relates to the production of livestock
and poultry in confinement.
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2004 ASAE AWARD WINNERS
Hancor Soil and Water
Engineering Award
ASAE Fellow Stewart W. Melvin,
P.E. For distinguished accomplishments
as a teacher, educational leader, agricultural extension
engineer, and
researcher in soil,
water, and animal
waste management.
Melvin is a professor
in the Agricultural
and Biosystems Engineering Department
at Iowa State University, interim director
of the Iowa State Water Resources
Research Institute, and a project manager with Curry-Wille and Associates
Consulting Engineers of Ames, Iowa.
Henry Giese Structures and
Environment Award
Dwaine S. Bundy, P.E. For dedication to the profession and outstanding
contributions to the
area of agricultural
structures, livestock
environment, and
waste management.
Bundy is a professor
in the Agricultural
and Biosystems
Engineering
Department at Iowa
State University. He is a respected world
authority on animal housing, indoor and
outdoor air quality, and animal waste
management and is considered a pioneer
and leader in agricultural structures.
Kishida International Award
ASAE Fellow Ronald T. Noyes, P.E.
In recognition of his outstanding contributions, innovative
technologies, and
educational efforts in
the area of grain
storage, handling,
and drying in the
United States and
internationally.
Noyes retired in
October 2004
January as professor and extension agricultural engineer of stored product management engineering in the Biosystems
and Agricultural Engineering
Department at Oklahoma State
University. He is currently developing a
consulting business in grain storage
engineering management and bio-security related to protecting the United
States grain and milling industries from
bio-terrorism.
IAFIS Foundation –
FPEI “Distinguished” Food
Engineering Award
Kevin M. Keener, P.E. For contributions to the academic and industrial communities through
outstanding food
processing engineering programs, and
service to the profession and professional societies.
Keener is an associate professor in the
Food Science Department and holds faculty appointments in the Biological and
Agricultural Engineering and Poultry
Science Departments at North Carolina
State University.
Mayfield Cotton
Engineering Award
Eugene P. Columbus. For significant contributions to the ginning industry involving air
pollution abatement
and fiber quality
optimization.
Columbus is a senior research associate in the
Agricultural and
Biological
Engineering Department at Mississippi
State University. He is a lecturer and
coordinator of alternative crops and
value-added products and the biomass
conversion research at Mississippi
Agricultural and Forestry Experiment
Station.
Cyrus Hall McCormick Jerome
Increase Case Gold Medal Award
ASAE Fellow Graeme R. Quick,
P.E. For exceptional and meritorious
engineering achievements and a distinguished career as an
exceptionally
dynamic researcher,
inventor, administrator, author, and
scholar. Quick is an
adjunct professor
and leader in the power and machinery
engineering section, Agricultural and
Biosystems Engineering Department,
Iowa State University.
John Deere Gold Medal Award
ASAE Fellow William J. Chancellor,
P.E. For outstanding contributions as a
researcher, educator,
and extender of agricultural engineering
knowledge. He is
professor emeritus in
the Biological and
Agricultural
Engineering
Department at the
University of California, Davis and is recognized worldwide as a pioneer leader in
the study of soil physical properties.
Massey-Ferguson
Educational Award
ASAE Fellow Carl J. Bern, P.E. In
recognition of outstanding commitment
and excellence as a
teacher, advisor, and
mentor of undergraduate and graduate
students. Bern is a
professor in the
Agricultural and
Biosystems
Engineering
Department at Iowa State University. He
has distinguished himself as a leader in the
development of high-quality and creative
courses and a researcher whose work has
impacted the cereal industry worldwide.
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2004 CSAE/SCGR AWARD WINNERS
CSAE Glenn Downing Award
CSAE Young Engineer of the Year Award
Robert R. Horne, P. Eng. For excellence in teaching in the
area of machinery systems. Horne currently teaches at Olds College, Olds,
Alberta and farms at Swift Current,
Saskatchewan, Canada. Horne places a
priority on giving his students the best
education possible through his teaching
methods and educational materials. His
leadership is evident in courses, programs,
and curriculum he has developed over the
years.
CSAE Maple Leaf Award
Stéphane Godbout. For outstanding contributions to building systems engineering. Godbout is a
research scientist in engineering at the
Quebec Research and Development
Institute for Agri-environment,
Deschambault, Quebec, Canada. He built
a mobile unit for measuring gas emissions
from agricultural sources and contributed
to obtaining funding for equipment. He
also worked on the development of a passive flux sampler for greenhouse gases.
CSAE John Turnbull Award
ASAE Fellow Radhey Lal Kushwaha, P. Eng. For distinguishing himself as a leader in the profession. The award is given for outstanding
personal qualities, Society activities, and
professional abilities. Kushwaha is a
professor of agricultural and bioresource
engineering at the University of
Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,
Canada. He was president of CSAE/SCGR
for two terms (2001-2003) and served on
the ASAE Board of Trustees.
Qiang Zhang, P. Eng. For outstanding contributions to
teaching, research, and professional service in building systems engineering.
Chong is currently chair of the
Department of Biosystems Engineering at
the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg,
Manitoba, Canada, a position he has held
since 2000. His research has contributed
to the knowledge in the areas of grain
storage structures and animal production
environment.
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CSAE/SCGR Fellows Elected in 2004
A CSAE/SCGR Fellow shall be a member of outstanding and extraordinary qualifications and experience in the
field of agricultural, food, and/or biological engineering, and shall have met all the requirements for the grade of
member. A CSAE/SCGR Fellow shall have been a member of the Society for 10 years and have 20 years of active
practice in the profession.
Abdel Ghaly
Pierre J. Jutras
Egon Rapp
Clément Vigneault
(Top row, l to r): Abdel Ghaly, P. Eng., professor, Biological Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Dalhousie University,
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Pierre J. Jutras, professor agricultural engineering (retired), Macdonald Campus, McGill University,
Montreal, and former manager of the Canadian Society of Agricultural Engineering, Magog, Quebec, Canada; Egon Rapp, professor
emeritus of agricultural engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Clément Vigneault, P.E., research scientist
and chair, Laboratory of Postharvest Quality Conservation, Horticultural Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and
Agri-Food Canada, St Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada.
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Vote on Name Change for Society to Occur in January 2005
ous issue of Resource magazine and remain available on the
ASAE Web site (www.asae.org) for your review. I hope you
find this material useful in your consideration of this amendment. You may be interested to know that, although changing
the name of the Society is a constitutional issue and requires a
vote of the membership, things like the logo and byline are covered in the Society Policy “Use of ASAE Name, Abbreviation,
and Emblem” and fall under the auspices of the Board of
Trustees. After careful consideration of the many factors around
name change, the Board has gone on record as supporting the
proposed name change. However, it has chosen not to address
the details of logo, byline, and other changes until after results
of the vote are known.
Changing the name of the Society is certainly not a new
issue. However, this is the first time we have a proposal for ballot of the membership. Although change is difficult and tears at
my heartstrings, I personally support the proposed name
change. I think it is the right thing for the Society to do at this
time. I hope you will give it careful consideration and be prepared to vote for what you think best for the Society in January.
Robert J. Gustafson, Fellow and Past President
A
very important item for the Society will be balloted, along
with the election ballots, this January. At the annual business meeting in Ottawa a petition was presented to change the
name of the Society to “American Society for Agricultural and
Biological Engineers.” This motion passed with a vote of 176
for, 7 against, and 7 abstaining. Since the name of the Society is
a constitutional issue, changing it requires a vote of the regular
members of the Society with a two-thirds favorable vote of
those cast required to pass. This vote will occur along with the
voting for officers in January 2005. If the motion passes, our
constitution directs that at the next annual business meeting,
“The presiding officer at the meeting of the Society following
the close of the ballot shall announce the result, and if the
amendment is adopted, it shall thereupon take effect.” This will
be at our meeting in Tampa next summer, although I am sure
the results of the voting will be known shortly after the closing
date for voting, March 1.
Most members will likely be aware that during the past year
I led a task force to gather information that would be helpful to
the membership regarding a potential name change. The Task
Force report and related materials were highlighted in a previ-
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Recognition of ASAE Standards Developers for 2003
T
he following individuals were recognized for major contributions in the development of standards.
Herb M. Farley. For ASAE/ISO 5687:1999(E), Equipment for
Harvesting – Combine Harvesters – Determination and Designation
of Grain Tank Capacity and Unloading Device Performance. Farley
took the lead on the revision of ASAE S312 to adopt the ISO standard to harmonize the two standards. ISO 5687 includes the ASAE
S312.2 requirements, and also contains additional terminology and
test provisions that were not in the ASAE standard. Farley led the
push to adopt the ISO standard without deviations. He is a project
engineer with CNH and a 14-year member of ASAE.
Kasiviswanathan Muthukumarappan. For ASAE D243.4
MAY03, Thermal Properties of Grain and Grain Products.
Muthukumarappan volunteered to revise D234 and worked diligently as the author. He updated the standard with data for novel
grains and grain products. The increased value of the D243 standard
is a direct result of his efforts. He is an associate professor with
South Dakota State University and a 13-year member of ASAE.
Thomas B. Tuttle. For ANSI/ ASAE S278.7 JUL03 (ISO
11001-1 1993) Agricultural Wheeled Tractors and Implements Three-point Hitch Couplers – Part 1: U-frame Coupler. Tuttle
guided this revision through the process. The initial thought was to
directly adopt ISO 11001-1, but ballot comments indicated that
omissions in the ISO standard required an adoption with deviations.
Tuttle ensured that the forward section of the adoption covered the
additional requirements and that the final version was approved by
the development committee. Tuttle is a project engineer with CNH
and a 19-year member of ASAE.
October 2004
Robert B. Skromme. For ASAE S360.1 FEB04, Test
Procedure and Performance Criteria for the Under-carriage Load
Carrying Ability of Farm Materials Transport Equipment. Skromme
initiated the standard, chaired the PM-3/3 committee during much
of the revision, wrote drafts, and implemented modifications submitted. Many deficiencies in the running gear of farm materials
transport equipment were identified, evaluated, and solutions recommended by this revision. Skromme is a consulting engineer and a
52-year member of ASAE.
Reed James Turner. For ANSI/ASAE S296.5 DEC03 General
Terminology for Traction of Agricultural Traction and Transport
Devices and Vehicles. Turner led the drafting group and committee
in the revision of the standard including development of new terms
and definitions. He provided leadership in rearranging the standard
for better organization and clarity including adding separate sections
for traction device only and complete vehicle terms. Turner is a
project engineer of tractors and traction with Alberta Agriculture,
Food & Rural and a 29-year member of ASAE.
Steven R. Walder. For ANSI/ASAE S493.1 JUL03, Guarding
for Agricultural Equipment. Walder coordinated the working group,
developed the four-column review package, and helped rewrite the
standard with the group. The revision takes into account new precision farming technologies and seeding drive systems, encourages
safe modes of stationary operation, and discourages aftermarket
unsafe modification of equipment. Tables and figures were updated.
Walder kept in contact with the S318 working group to avoid duplication. He is an engineer with KSi Conveyors, Inc. and a 17-year
member of ASAE.
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2004 Leadership Citations
T
he Leadership Citation recognizes service to ASAE for performance not position. It recognizes service above and
beyond the norm. Citations may be awarded by chairs of councils, technical divisions, or institutes.
This year four recipients were honored for outstanding service to the Society in 2003-2004 and were presented mahogany
clocks with engraved brass plaques.
Barrie L. Smith. Honored by the Standards Council for
providing strong leadership for four years as chair of the
Standards Council. During this period there was a major revision of the standards process. Smith exhibited great energy in
leading the revision efforts. During part of this time there was
no standards director at headquarters. Smith contributed significantly to the process of selecting a new director and in helping
the new director learn ASAE Standards procedures. Smith coordinated outreach to industry and governmental groups on the
importance of ASAE Standards. Outreach visits to AGCO,
Deere & Co., and CNH were very positive and resulted in
increased funding from these companies.
Carroll E. Goering. Honored by the Publications Council
for providing outstanding leadership for two years as chair of
the Publications Council and outstanding contributions to the
ASAE Textbook Series in the Power and Machinery area. He
published the second edition of his text, Engine and Tractor
Power, with ASAE in 1989. The fourth edition was printed in
August 2004 with significant revisions. He recently played a
lead role in the publication of Off-Road Vehicle Engineering
Principles, a successor to Tractors and Their Power Units. He is
currently taking a key role in the revision of a third ASAE textbook, Engineering Principles of Agricultural Machines.
Larry D. Geohring. Honored by the SW-01 Soil and Water
Division for his outstanding service to the Division and the
Society. Geohring is a 27-year member of ASAE. Geohring has
made numerous contributions to the Society, including serving
as chair of the Soil and Water Executive Committee and chair of
the International Meetings Committee. Geohring has provided
outstanding leadership and service to the Division during a
period of significant change and redirection.
Roger D. Mayhew. Honored by the PM-01 Power and
Machinery Division for leadership and dedication in his diligent
service as chair of PM 47/1 (now PM 471), the Distinguished
Lecture Series Committee. For a period of at least 10 years,
Mayhew has displayed outstanding leadership in his dedication
to the discovery and selection of excellence in topics, authors,
and presenters for the Distinguished Lecture Series. The Lecture
Series was established as an annual, in-depth tutorial on timely
topics in agricultural machinery engineering and design, specifically for the enhancement of skills of young professionals in
the early stages of their careers. Mayhew has provided outstanding leadership in organization of the Distinguished Lecture
Series such that, not only have the skills of young professionals
been enhanced, but the skills of professionals with years of
experience in machine design have been refreshed and updated
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in excellence. It is appropriate that the Power and Machinery
Division and ASAE as a Society recognize Mayhew as he nears
retirement in industry for his dedication in this critical activity
that is focused on the excellence of engineering in agricultural
machine design and development.
2004 Presidential Distinguished
Service Awards
T
he following Presidential Citations were presented by
Robert J. Gustafson, ASAE president, during the ASAE
Annual International Meeting. The Presidential Citation is given
for distinguished service to ASAE.
David C. Moffitt. As the size of livestock production facilities has grown, Moffitt has been on the front lines of waste
management, development of NRCS handbooks, and demonstrated exemplary dedication to both ASAE and the livestock
industry.
David R. Bohnhoff. For extraordinary energy in communicating a long-standing role of the agricultural engineer in the
post frame construction industry and leading efforts to revise
key standards used by the post frame industry which are referenced in building code.
Barrie L. Smith. For outstanding leadership in organizing
the 2004 ASAE/CSAE Annual International meeting in Ottawa,
Ontario, Canada and for creating a partnership between
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and ASAE.
Herbert W. Cooley. For unselfish dedication and leadership in hosting the 2003 ASAE Annual International Meeting in
Las Vegas, Nev. Cooley, as a committee of one, identified local
activities, effectively planned and implemented arrangements,
and ensured the success of the meeting.
John S. Cundiff and Norman R. Scott. For their leadership in the development of the Graduate Student Research
Award. From the concept, initially proposed by Scott, Cundiff
worked diligently to ensure the concept became reality by writing the bylaws and rules and pressing for consideration and
approval. Through Scott’s support, the competition is being held
for the first time this year.
Anthony H. Kajewski and Brian M. Huenink. For outstanding peer-to-peer recruitment of new members in 2003.
Together they brought in 24 new members.
Ronald McAllister and Dennis Murphy. For their
extraordinary leadership in establishing the Ergonomics, Safety,
and Health (ESH) Division to ensure a more dynamic and progressive organizational structure and provide the appropriate
emphasis and visibility to these important areas.
Candi Johnson, Vince Stout, Steven Real, Sarah
Henderson, Anthony Rund, and Cade Slaughter, 2003-2004
International Preprofessional Council Officers. For their
outstanding leadership and strong representation of ASAE preprofessionals and for developing a successful program to raise
funds for preprofessional activities at the 2004 Annual
International Meeting.
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Silent Auction and Raffle Earn $9,042 for ASAE’s 100th Anniversary Fund
Peoria Area Convention Center, Gerald L. Riskowski, Bonnie
Foundation Fun Day was held a day before the meeting in
Robertson, Roger Rohrbach, Norm and Sharon Scott, Barrie
Ottawa. Activities included a golf outing and an evening at
and Marge Smith, Barbara Sowden, Betty Splinter, Standards
the National Art Centre. To top those events off, the Foundation
Department, Jim Steele, Art
held a silent auction for meetTeixeira, K. C. Ting, and Virginia
ing attendees. It was the sevTech - Barbara Taylor.
enth year that the auction has
Awarded to the highest bidder
been held.
were vacation packages, model
“The ASAE Annual
toy tractors and combines, pedal
International Meeting in
tractors, prints, scarves, pottery,
Ottawa included the first
university clothing, food procesFoundation Fun Day,” says
sor, quilts, gold pendant, pineapFoundation President Gale
ples, company memorabilia,
Holloway. “This activity offers
clothing items, books, ties, an
an alternative and fun means of
assortment of wine, and more.
supporting the Society. The
The winning raffle ticket was
golf outing was held in some
ASAE Foundation President Gale Holloway (r) announces the winning raffle ticket drawn by YPC Chair Chad Yagow (l). Pictured in
bought by ASAE member Carroll
very rainy conditions, but the
the background are two quilts made available for the silent auction.
Goering who won a case of wine
group insisted on continuing
valued at $250.
the play. The evening with the
Proceeds for this year’s auction and raffle will go toward
Arts was enjoyed by everyone in attendance. Good food, music,
ASAE’s 100th Anniversary Fund. All the activities assist the
dancing, and some laughs in a unique environment made for a
Foundation in providing funding for Society projects that cannot
memorable night.”
be funded through the annual budget. More than 40 funds are
Auctioned items were donated by ASAE members, their
available for contributions.
employers, spouses, and others. Contributors included: Henry
“The Foundation is planning to have similar events in
Affeldt, LaNelle Bainer, Nancy Beix, Doug Bosworth, Claude
Tampa,” says Holloway. “Those that participated in Ottawa have
Brown, Carol Flautt, Deere & Co., Carroll and Carol Goering,
provided valuable feedback that will help to enhance future
Larry Gruenberger, Yvonne Gustafson, Russ Hahn, Bruce
events. We are looking forward to Tampa.”
Hartsough, Hawaii Section - Dan Paquin, Gene Hemphil,
For more information on contributing to the Foundation,
Donald Henderson, Gale and Donna Holloway, Larry and Lola
contact a Foundation trustee or Melissa Moore at 269-429-0300.
Huggins, George and Rhoda Kriz, Ben and Jane Lamp, Robert
Leff, Sylvia Leone, Wayne Maley, Ellen Nelson, Lambert Otten,
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Golfers Prove Their Dedication in Supporting Foundation
Eighteen dedicated golfers endured
a rainy day of play as part of the
Foundation Fun Day at the annual
meeting. The group gathered at the
Canadian Golf Country Club, an
18-hole championship course
respected for its superb layout and
outstanding conditions.
Former ASAE President R. Wayne
Skaggs won the competition and
said, “We had a great time on a
beautiful golf course. Even the occasional – some might say frequent –
rain and the temporary loss of one
of the teams did not dampen the
enthusiasm for the event. We
enjoyed the day very much and the
opportunity to support the ASAE
Foundation.”
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Mixing business…
Several meeting attendees took part in the Extreme Project Management Workshop,
a CPD endorsed by the Young Professional Community.
Carol J. Lehtola (r), received the NAMIC
Engineering Safety Award from ASAE
President Robert J. Gustafson.
Mark Mohr of Hypro was an exhibitor at the meeting. His company also was an AE50 Award Winner.
Michael Keenan, Acting
Assistant Deputy Minister,
Agriculture and Agri-Food
Canada/Strategic Policy
Branch, spoke to meeting
attendees at the Welcome
Reception.
Five universities participated in the
Fountain Wars Competition held at
Camp Fortune.
Member Wesley Buchele (r) is shown with ASAE
President Robert Gustafson, and ASAE Headquarters
Staffer Carol Flautt, who is instrumental in putting
together the Awards Program for the meeting.
ASAE Board of Trustees members, Sonia Jacobson (front
right) and Eileen Wheeler (back right), took their turn at the
Board of Trustees Information Booth to answer questions
concerning Board activities.
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Patrick T. Murphy, from Iowa State University, presented his poster titled, “Bioconversion of Silage:
Solid-State Fermentation of Kenaf Core Fiber.” He won
first place in the undergraduate poster competition.
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…with pleasure
Activites at Camp Fortune provided a lot of fun and plenty of
smiles.
The meeting was a great time to share ideas with
others, renew friendships, and have some fun too.
ASAE members found time to network and discuss the latest technology at the meeting.
The Preprofessionals gathered together before heading out for some fun and relaxation in Ottawa.
The Young Professionals and Preprofessionals got together
for a Ottawa River Boat Tour.
October 2004
Sharon McKnight (l) and Kelly Serneau,
headquarters Meetings Department
staff, did a superb job in coordinating
the meeting activities and registration
area.
Barrie Smith and his wife, Marge, showed off their dancing skills at the Foundation dinner/dance held at the
National Arts Centre.
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A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT
A Time of Change and Improvement
ASAE President Jerry L. Wille, Curry-Wille & Associates
I
am sure that those who attended the annual meeting in
Ottawa would agree it was a great meeting. Ottawa and its
people proved to be warm and friendly. My wife, Jane, asked a
store owner for directions to another store, and the owner
walked with her for half a block to make sure she found it.
Perhaps it is the cold winters that create such warm hearts, but
it was certainly a pleasure to reap the benefits from the people
of Ottawa.
The hard and persistent efforts of Barrie Smith and Digvir
Jayas, local arrangement co-chairs, and ASAE headquarters
staff manifested itself in a well
orchestrated meeting with
everyone working together and
doing it with a smile. I know
many of you witnessed their
helpfulness, but I had the privilege of going behind the scenes. I
saw a group of people working their hearts out, trying to help
each other, and doing it with pleasure. I suspect many companies would like to use ASAE headquarters as a role model in
work ethics. We, the members of ASAE, are fortunate to have
the staff and volunteers we have.
Although this was an excellent meeting, there was an
absence of industrial members. I suspect many of you think,
like I did, that we don’t have many industry members in ASAE.
I have since learned that industry represents 48 percent of our
current membership. Unfortunately, only about 10 percent of
the members who attended the Ottawa meeting were from
industry. This imbalance makes it difficult to provide the
breadth of meaningful technical exchange that we all strive to
achieve. Fortunately, our special meetings and conferences have
much better industry participation. I believe that is one of the
major reasons we hear members saying how much they gained
from these types of meetings.
So, what can we do about the problem? We are, of necessity,
in a time of change and improvement. New programs – or modifications of old programs and formats – that encourage industry participation are being sought.
Specifically, we need to create an atmosphere in our meetings and all related activities
that provides opportunities
for our industrial membership to benefit from their
participation. There is a
phrase that came from an Iowa-based movie, “If you build it,
they will come.”
Many of you look to the Meetings Council to fix this type
of problem, but they can’t do it alone. We are a membershipdriven Society, and we need everyone’s help with this issue.
I truly believe we have the organizational structure in place
to provide benefits to our industry partners. We simply need to
remember the needs and attributes of all factions of our membership.
Again many thanks to the people who made the Ottawa
meeting such a pleasant and rewarding experience. I hope that
those of you who could not attend will have the opportunity to
join us at the 2005 Annual International Meeting in Tampa, Fla.
“ ... industry represents 48 percent
of our current membership.”
ASAE Committee Involvement
The Young Professionals Community hosted a session at
the ASAE meeting in Ottawa titled, “More Than I Ever
Wanted to Know About ASAE Committees and Standards.”
The session was intended to help young professionals, preprofessionals, and new members learn more about getting
involved in ASAE committees of interest to them. The session also included a primer on the ASAE Standardization
process.
Twenty-nine people attended the session. In addition,
several experienced ASAE members came to the session to
help answer questions. A quick rundown of how you can get
involved in ASAE committees, along with answers to a couple of common questions, follows.
Question. I am unfamiliar with ASAE committees. What
committees are available and what do they do?
Answer. The ASAE Web site offers a committee listing
at www.asae.org/membership/committees/committee.html.
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Each listing also includes a description of the committee’s
interest area. There are awards and competition committees;
leadership committees; standards committees, those that deal
only with technical sessions and papers; and/or a combination of interest areas.
Question. I am a student. What can I possibly offer as a
committee member?
Answer. A lot! Students and professionals with little
experience can still become valuable members of committees
by bringing in fresh ideas and simply by listening and learning. Yes, it’s a cliché, but the inexperienced members of
today become tomorrow’s leaders.
If you want to get involved in a committee, use your
member login to look up the committee members and officers and contact them. Headquarters can also connect you
with a committee chair.
For more information on committees, contact Travis
Tsunemori, [email protected] or 269-429-0300, ext 309.
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Young Professional Community Involved in Ottawa!
how to get involved.
he Young Professional Community (YPC) kicked off the 2004
A final event on Sunday was the kick-off of the Mentoring
Annual International Meeting in Ottawa on Saturday afterProgram. This was proposed by the YPC and led by Travis
noon. The first YPC activity was co-sponsored by the YPC and
Tsunemori. A total of 54 mentees for 27 mentors registered for
the preprofessionals. Fifty members enjoyed a two-hour boat
the program. Those wanting to participate either as a mentee or
cruise down the Ottawa River starting at the historic Rideau
mentor should contact ASAE Membership Director Mark
Canal Locks and winding past scenic sites such as Parliament
Crossley at [email protected] or 269-428-6323.
Hill, the Rideau River Falls, and Ambassadors Row. It was an
The fun for young professionals didn’t end when the sessions
enjoyable ride through an area greatly influenced by waterways.
ended. Young professionals took advantage of the city of Ottawa
Following the cruise, the group walked downtown to the
and enjoyed the European-influenced
Marble Works Steakhouse. This was a
restaurants and entertainment centers.
great opportunity to mingle with other
This was a great way to network with
young professionals while enjoying a
other young professionals of the Society
nice steak or salmon. Stomachs were
outside the meeting and make lasting
definitely full for the trip back to the
friendships.
hotel.
The annual meeting was a success
The young professionals then bid
for the young professionals as they
farewell to the preprofessionals to conactively participated throughout the
duct their business meeting. Thirteen
meeting and were recognized numerous
young professionals and graduate stutimes by the Society membership. The
dents attended the business meeting
YPC Committee hopes to build on this
and discussed a variety of topics.
Travis Tsunemori led, “More Than I Ever Wanted to
success in Tampa next July.
Representatives from the Membership
Know About ASAE Committees and Standards.”
The YPC was created to bring young
Development, Meetings, Standards,
professionals into ASAE professional membership; confront
and Publications Councils each gave a report on various Society
issues facing young professionals and provide necessary training
activities. This was a great forum for discussion on how the
and discussion; provide a social body that extends networking
Society can help young professionals and how, in turn, they can
opportunities to its members; promote society objectives among
help and influence the Society. President Gustafson and PresidentYPC members; and foster formation of young professional comelect Wille were also in attendance for part of the meeting.
munities at the section level.
On Sunday the young professionals sponsored the continuing
The YPC consists of Society members 34 years of age and
professional development session, “Extreme Project Manageyounger at the time of the annual meeting who do not claim prement.” John Stein of Stein Associates led the session. All 19 parprofessional membership (i.e., professional members.)
ticipants walked away having learned something new about
If you would like more information on how to get involved,
project management.
please contact Mark Bowers, [email protected] or
Young professional students and other attendees were invited
Travis Tsunemori, [email protected].
to attend, “More Than I Ever Wanted to Know About ASAE
Mark Bowers, YPC Member
Committees and Standards.” Travis Tsunemori led the session and
gave an overview on how committees and standards work and
T
Graduate Student Research Award New for 2004
Given for the first time, this annual award recognizes
excellence in the conduct and presentation of research to build
the knowledge base needed by engineers who design equipment, facilities, and processes for the sustainable operation of
a biological system. Finalists were selected from a written
competition and then invited to present their research at the
annual meeting. Cash prizes were given to all the winners and
plaques to the second and third place finalists. Winners are
chosen from two categories.
M.S. Category
First Place: Angela R. Green, University of Kentucky,
“Measurement of Horse Core Body Temperature.”
October 2004
Second Place: Michelle L. Soupir, Virginia Tech, “Release
and Transport of Nutrients and Bacteria from Livestock
Manure Applied to Pastureland.”
Third Place: Hong Young Jeon, University of Tennessee,
“Sprayer Boom Dynamic Effects on Application Uniformity.”
Ph.D. Category
First Place: Zhongchao Tan, University of Illinois,
“Mechanisms of Particle Separation in Aerodynamic Air
Cleaning.”
Second Place: Lingjuan Wang, Texas A&M University,
“Correcting PM10 Over-Sampling Problem for Agricultural
Dust.”
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PREPROFESSIONALS
K.K. Barnes Winning Presentations
Here are the 2004-2005 International Preprofessional Council Officers.
From left to right are: Emily Tyson, Second Vice President, University of
Georgia – Athens; Brady Lewis, President, University of Tennessee: Tim
Shepherd, First Vice President, Iowa State; John Eisenmann,
Parliamentarian, University of Illinois; Blair Duguid, Advisory Board,
University of Kentucky; and Aaron Flouro, Secretary, University of
Wisconsin – Madison. Council advisors for the group are Joe Glass and
Russell Persyn.
Student Honor Award Winners
Eight preprofessionals received 2004 Student Honor Awards
at the annual meeting. These awards recognize outstanding
scholarship attainment and general participation in student
activities. Recipients are elected by their respective ASAE
Student Branches.
From the engineering branches were: Graham S. Adsit,
University of Wisconsin; Adrienne N. Berry, Kansas State
University; Angela Jean Bryl, University of Maryland; Joseph
C. Deal, North Carolina State University; Matthew K. Rice,
University of Tennessee; Nick R. Rodina, Kansas State
University; Ian C. Toevs, University of Idaho; and Ryan A.
Zecha, Kansas State University.
AGCO National Student
Design Competition
The 2004 winners of the AGCO National Student Design
Competition honored at the annual meeting were:
First Place: “Effective Means of Silt Fence Installation” by
Kody R. Featherston, Candice L. Johnson, J. Kent Evatt, and
Monica L. Johnston, Oklahoma State University.
Second place: “The Design of a System for the Rapid
Pasteurization of Animal Carcasses Contaminated with High
Risk Pathogens,” by Tyler G. Gipson, Elizabeth Kaufman,
Brian K. Schaffer, and Derek A. Schluterman, University of
Arkansas.
The first-place team received $1,250 and desk plaques.
Their department also received a $300 scholarship and a wall
plaque. Second place received $1,000, and third place received
$750. All winners were presented certificates of recognition.
The winning technical papers can be viewed on the ASAE
Web site at www.asae.org/resource/award04.html.
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Jeremy E. Hansen, Iowa State University, was the firstplace winner of the 2004 K.K. Barnes Award for his presentation, “Corn Dry Matter Loss: Direct Measurement vs. CO2
Measurement.”
Second place went to Kyle J. Baumgartner, Iowa State
University, for “Performance of a Commercially-Refined
Impellicone Manifold for Anhydrous Ammonia Distribution.”
Lindsay N. Birt, Texas A&M University, earned third place
for “Application of the FloGrid Fault Property Calculator to a
Simple Injector-Producer Pair.”
Hansen, Baumgartner, and Birt were winners in the ASAE
Student Paper Awards Competition, making them eligible to
present their papers in the K.K. Barnes oral competition and
earn cash awards of $500, $300, and $200.
The K.K. Barnes Award was endowed by family and friends
of ASAE’s 1977 President-elect Barnes to provide a lasting
memorial to his dedication to students and his profession.
The winning papers can be viewed on the ASAE Web site at
www.asae.org/resource/award04.html.
G.B. Gunlogson Environmental
Student Design Competition
The 2004 winners of the G.B. Gunlogson Environmental
Student Design Competition were:
Open Competition
First Place: Aaron D. Crenshaw, Mark K. Bacon, and
Matthew K. Rice, University of Tennessee.
Second Place: Brian E. Henslee, Peter D. Gehres, Clayton
C. Bettin, Ryan C. Stokes, Bethany A. Frew, Aaron V. Weber,
Melissa Nazareth, and Scott Harcus, Ohio State University.
Fountain Wars Competition
First Place: Chris R. Nichols, Adrienne N. Berry, Brian
W. Severin, Matthew J. Crockett, and Nick R. Rodina,
Kansas State University.
Second Place: Jill M. Kovalchik, Adam S. Byard, Aaron
D. Crenshaw, Christopher D. Butler, Sin Tin Cheung, and
Jonathan A. Burton, University of Tennessee.
Third Place: Kristin L. Femminella, Tiffany M. Bright,
Adam M. Gromak, Mary L. Shedd, Stephen J. Hanks, and
Michael A. Tan, University of Florida.
Additional award winners included Economy of Design,
Oklahoma State University; Most Attractive, University of
Tennessee; Most Innovative Design, Kansas State University;
Best Use of Electronics, Iowa State University; and Best Use
of Bio-Materials, University of Florida.
David F. Bevill, Oklahoma State University, and Timothy
A. Shepherd, Iowa State University, were winners in separate
competition categories.
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Projects Poster Session Winners
The Undergraduates Projects Poster Session competition
held at the annual meeting gave students an opportunity to present research and design projects to industry representatives, faculty members, and students.
Undergraduates who completed projects in courses or summer research programs were eligible to participate.
Presenters were judged on the quality of the project and oral
presentation. First, second, and third place winners received
cash awards of $500, $300, and $200, respectively.
This year’s winners are:
First Place: Patrick T. Murphy, Iowa State University.
Second Place: Trisha L. Culbertson, Kansas State
University.
Third Place: Christopher D. Butler, University of
Tennessee.
2004 AEM Trophy Awards
Winners of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers
(AEM) Student Engineering and Mechanization Awards were
honored during a special luncheon at the annual meeting. The
awards are given annually to recognize exemplary student
achievement in ASAE student branch activities.
The student engineering branches are divided into two
groups based on size of membership. Group A consists of engineering branches with 33 or more members, and Group B consists of engineering branches with less than 33 members. A
third category constitutes mechanization branches.
The 2004 winning branches are:
Engineering Branch Group A: Kansas State University.
Engineering Branch Group B: University of WisconsinMadison.
Mechanization Branch: University of Illinois.
Alpha Epsilon Awards
Alpha Epsilon is an honor society for outstanding biological
and agricultural engineers. Winners of the 2004 Alpha Epsilon
Awards are:
Outstanding Chapter Award: Oklahoma State University,
first place; University of Illinois, second place.
Most Improved Chapter Award: University of Arkansas.
Student Mile Winners
Winners of the 2004 Student Mile Competition are:
Oklahoma State University Engineering Branch for
17,831 miles. There was no recipient for the Mechanization
Branch.
Student miles are determined by multiplying the number of
students attending the annual meeting by the miles traveled
from their branch.
October 2004
Getting More Out of Your
Membership in ASAE
A focus on recruitment is common in many organizations.
Those of us who have seen the benefits of participation want to
find ways to encourage more people to become interested and
involved. Unfortunately, we often look at the numbers to determine if we were successful: “X percent of all engineers in the
field are members of our organization.” One thing we often
overlook is the distinction between membership and active
membership.
This distinction is at the root of many of the goals set by the
2004-2005 International Preprofessional Council (IPC). In addition to regular recruiting efforts, we plan to focus on urging
current members to be more active and encouraging preprofessionals to become more active in the Society as a whole.
Often at ASAE events, we see the same list of schools in
attendance. Many of the regional councils have more inactive
chapters than active ones. In some cases, there may be active
students at those branches who do not know about opportunities
simply because organizers do not have up-to-date contact
information.
Another key area is the preprofessional competitions. More
than 25 schools competed in the Quarter-Scale Tractor competition in June, but only a small fraction of that number were participants in Ottawa. Even those preprofessionals who are active
do not expand their involvement to the Society at large. Many
students do not realize that they can have an active role even
before graduation. After attending my first committee meeting
in Canada, I am looking forward to active participation as a way
to ensure that I can attend future conventions.
It is easy to compile a list of problems but quite another to
begin solving them. The IPC has decided to focus on these key
areas in addition to our traditional roles of representing preprofessionals and facilitating communication between the student
branches. Ultimately, we need your help. As professionals,
alumni, faculty, and students, you may know of a student branch
not active beyond the local level or a preprofessional that only
puts ASAE on his/her resume. These are the people that we can
encourage to take the next step from membership to active
membership.
The IPC looks forward to increased communication through
Resource magazine, the ASAE Web site forums, and our biannual newsletter.
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact
me at [email protected]. With your help, we can make sure
that everyone gets the most out of their membership.
Brady Lewis
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
President, International Preprofessional Council
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Council Highlights from Business Meetings in Ottawa
Meetings Council
The Meetings Council set a policy to reimburse a section up
to $5,000 for their activity and input in providing assistance for
the annual meeting.
Filming of a limited number of sessions and activities
occurred at this meeting for a trial Web casting of these sessions.
It is hoped that this might be an appropriate way to provide elearning in the future. Please go to the ASAE Web site for information on Web casting session availability.
The Council has been encouraging the presentation of
“invited sessions” at the annual meeting. This year, 11 sessions
were offered and were well received. Divisions are encouraged to
develop more of these sessions for next year’s meeting with a
special emphasis on issues of interest to industry.
The Council received a request and passed a motion to consider holding the annual meeting during the winter months
instead of summer months. Consideration will be given to the
development of an online survey of our members’ views on this
and other annual meeting issues. The Council will collect information for further discussion and deliberation of options.
The 2007 Annual International Meeting site was discussed. It
was noted that we have commitments from several manufacturers
that will bring equipment for display, either inside or outside. All
bids will need to be reviewed and possibly amended to ensure the
necessary display space that may be needed for ASAE’s 100th
anniversary meeting.
Several conferences for 2005, 2006, and 2007 were approved:
Agriculture Equipment Technology Conference in February 2005;
Total Maximum Daily Load Conference in March 2005;
International Livestock Environment Symposium in May 2005;
Hydrology and Management of Forested Wetlands, co-sponsored
by Weyerhaeuser Co., in April 2006; Joint conference including
The Third International Conference on Air Pollution from
Agricultural Operations and The International Symposium on
Animal, Agricultural and Food Processing Wastes in October
2006; Computers in Agriculture in 2006; and the 11th
Symposium on Individual and Small Community Sewage
Systems in 2007.
The following conferences were endorsed: International
Salinity Conference, Riverside, Calif., in April 25-27, 2005; and
Symposium on State of the Science of Animal Manure and Waste
Management, San Antonio, Texas Jan. 5-7, 2005 sponsored by
The National Center for Manure and Animal Waste Management.
Membership Development Council (MDC)
Tasked by ASAE President Bob Gustafson to create a draft
policy statement on diversity for ASAE, a special subcommittee
of the MDC created a draft statement to be sent to the Board of
Trustees. It was presented by the subcommittee to the entire
MDC, discussed, edited, and a motion was passed to send the
draft on to the Board. The Board accepted the statement, and a
special task force was created to decide how to best implement it.
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A student membership recruitment proposal from the
Canadian Society for Bioengineering (CSBE) was discussed.
Canadian student members would be given their first year of
CSBE/ASAE membership at no cost once they have declared
ag/bio engineering as their major. The MDC appointed a special
subcommittee to further investigate all possible ramifications of
the proposal. They will report to the MDC during their November
conference call meeting.
The Council elected a Vice Chair – Paul Heinemann, Penn
State University – to serve through the 2005 ASAE Annual
International Meeting. Heinemann will then become MDC Chair
through the 2007 meeting.
At the request of the Young Professional Community, line
items were added to the 2005 MDC portion of the overall Society
budget for printing of recruitment materials and financial assistance for a social event at the 2005 ASAE Annual International
Meeting. This would most likely be in conjunction with the
Senior Actives Community or the preprofessionals.
The MDC reported movement on the cooperative agreements
with the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers and the
Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineers. Over the last few
months, ASAE has welcomed a combined total of 50 new members from these societies and looks forward to future growth.
The Council reported that retention of full members for 2004
has topped 90 percent and is predicted to increase slightly by
year-end. This is nearly a 2 percent increase over 2003.
Publications Council
The Publications Council reviewed progress on the 2004
strategies and metrics submitted to the Trustees, and it appears
that most will be met by year end. One metric is the number of
full-text documents accessed in the Technical Library with a goal
of doubling the number of documents accessed in 2004 compared
to 2003. To date there has been a 60 percent increase in the number of documents accessed. Reducing the time to peer-review
journal manuscripts was another goal with a target of a 20 percent reduction. There are indications that the new online review
system will achieve this goal by year-end.
The Publication Council presented a Leadership Citation to
Carroll Goering for his outstanding contributions to the ASAE
Textbook Series in the power and machinery area. Goering published a second edition of his text, Engine and Tractor Power,
with ASAE in 1989. The fourth edition with significant revisions
was published in August 2004. In addition, Goering recently
played a lead role in the publication of Off-Road Vehicle
Engineering Principles. He is currently taking a lead in the revision of a third ASAE textbook, Engineering Principles of
Agricultural Machines.
The Publications Forward Planning Task force discussed
adding “classics” to the online Technical Library. It was suggested that each division develop a list of key publications in the
ASAE literature. One option would be to base the selections on
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those most frequently cited. The selected historic material could
then be scanned and included on the Technical Library as funds
allow. The ASAE Foundation’s Electronic Publishing Legacy
Material Fund solicits contributions for adding previously published material to the online collection. Several years of journal
back issues have already been added as a result of donations.
The Membership Publications Editorial Board (P-513)
endorsed the concept of a series of human interest stories from
members’ travel experiences. Resource magazine’s involvement in
the ASAE centennial celebration was another topic of discussion.
A special centennial issue, stories highlighting Society pioneers,
and a look towards the next 100 years were some of the ideas discussed. These will be evaluated in conjunction with the Society’s
master plan for celebrating the 2007 centennial.
The Refereed Publications Committee (P-511) developed a
plan to recognize reviewers of journal articles. A list of reviewers
for the calendar year will be published in the last issue of the
journal each year. Reviewers will not be identified by interest
area and will have the choice of opting out of the listing. All divisions will be encouraged to identify outstanding reviewers.
The Textbook and Monograph Committee (P-515) recommended participation in the Carnegie Mellon Million Books project. Carnegie Mellon requested that we allow them to post
ASAE’s out-of-print books in their online collection. In return,
ASAE would receive electronic files that could be included in the
ASAE Technical Library. There is no cost for ASAE to participate. Larry Segerlind advised the committee that he planned to
submit a textbook on structural design for review by July 2005.
Standards Council
The Standards area is dynamic and growing with an increasing interest in national and international projects. This interest
presents a need for more training and communication with participants. Numerous activities are ongoing to meet these needs.
Awards and Recognition: Council Chair Jim Lindley presented Past Council Chair Barrie Smith with a Council Citation
for his longstanding service to ASAE Standards.
In addition to the prestigious Rosentreter Award, there were a
total of six Standards Developer Awards. The Council discussed
the importance of recognition and ways to streamline the nomination and selection process.
Training: The Council discussed the importance of training
and communication to help members and those in leadership
roles succeed. Sessions included at the Ottawa meeting were:
More Than I Ever Wanted to Know About ASAE Committees and
Standards; a CPD, Effective Participation in International
Standardization, conducted by trainers from the American
National Standards Institute and the Standards Council of
Canada; a Question and Answer Session on ASAE Web Forums
and the Standards Process; a Committee Chair Training Session
to train new chairs and provide updates; and a new educational
tactic promoted at each Division 03 meeting held in Ottawa
which included a written summary of significant changes and
issues. It was recommended that all ASAE technical committees
be provided a similar briefing sheet in the future.
October 2004
The Council discussed training needs for future meetings.
This includes efforts by the T-13 Committee, International
Standardization, and coordination of speakers on international
standardization topics at upcoming ASAE annual meetings and
conferences. Several activities for the 2005 ASAE Annual
International Meeting were discussed including continuation of
both the chair training session with a focused expansion to
include all up-and- coming committee leaders and a question and
answer session; along with a session on parliamentary procedure
using Robert’s Rules of Order to assist members with meeting
issues.
Fundraising: Fundraising efforts were discussed and ideas
were offered for improvement. Plans were set to continue alignments with trade associations that represent industries covered by
ASAE Standards. The Council was briefed on the importance of
ASAE Standards, codified by reference in the International
Building Code on the post and frame construction industry. Dave
Bohnhoff, SE-03 Chair and SE Council Representative, received
a Presidential Citation for his work with the National Frame
Builders Association in promoting ASAE Standards in this area.
ESH Updates: The progress of the new Ergonomics, Safety,
and Health (ESH) Division was discussed. A main activity has
been to form additional committees within the ESH Division to
address standards projects. Over the past year, the members of
ESH-03 have functioned in both the capacity of a Standards
Development Committee and in the oversight role of the
Division 03 Committee. Coordinating and forming additional
ESH committees will better align the ESH Division with the
other ASAE technical divisions and the requirements in the
ASAE Standardization Procedures.
T-01, Standards Policy and Adoption: The Council provided
direction in regard to several T-01 initiatives and action items.
This included ongoing records retention efforts, the proposed twotier committee structure – a revision to the existing standards forward, and the need for T-01 to review all completed standards.
T-01 is working to align the ASAE records retention policy
with current ANSI guidelines. ASAE is maintaining significantly
more records than is required by ANSI or practiced by the standards developing organizations in the United States.
The two-tier committee concept allows both voting and informational members on the same committee. A portion of the committee members only want to be updated and rarely vote.
Introducing the informational category allows them to comment
and be up to date without impacting the proceduralized numerical
requirement for approval of the documents.
The T-01 Committee is working on a revision of the existing
standards forward to better explain the role of the Society in the
promulgation of standards. Correctly communicating this role to
users of the standards is an important message, and T-01 is
actively looking at how this is done in other organizations.
Since 2001, T-01 has been performing a parallel review of all
proposed standards with the assigned PM-03 Committee. This
review is not procedurally required but was requested as an
interim action in 2001. T-01 concluded that future reviews should
be performed as a prompted exception rather than as a rule.
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Annual Meeting Overview
Registration for the 2004 ASAE/CSAE Annual
International Meeting was 1,514 attendees. Of that number,
386 were preprofessionals, 43 senior members, 47 one-day
attendees, and 96 registered spouse/guests.
International attendance was high with more countries
represented (34) than previous years including: Belgium,
Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, Egypt,
Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Ireland, Israel,
Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria,
Pakistan, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Russia, Saudi Arabia,
South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan,
Thailand, United Kingdom, and the United States.
More than 1,124 papers were presented along with
241 posters at the 136 sessions. ASAE members and guests
enjoyed a selection of 10 different tours as well as 10 continuing professional development workshops.
This year the Exhibition had 20 booths, down slightly
from last year. Members may access information about the
exhibitors through the technical key word search on the
ASAE Web site.
The Monday-night Friends and Family cookout was a
fun-filled outdoor event with over 415 people in attendance.
New This Year – Virtual Conferencing of
Selected Annual Meeting Sessions!
This year ASAE partnered with Acorn Global EKS to
offer virtual conferencing of some of the annual meeting
sessions to all our members. If you weren’t able to attend the
meeting and are interested in emerging technologies in food
processing, the professional engineering exam review session, or would just like to see what went on at the Friends
and Family night, visit our Web site at www.asae.org for
more details.
2004 ASAE Paper Award Winners
Papers published by ASAE during 2003 are eligible for
ASAE Paper Awards. The ASAE Paper Awards Committee
selects up to 2.5 percent of the published papers for Superior
recognition. Another 2.5 percent of the ASAE publications earn
Honorable Mention. This years winners are:
Superior Paper Award Winners:
J. Bonta and F. Pierson, “Design, Measurement, and
Sampling with Drop-Box Weirs,” Applied Engineering in
Agriculture, Vol. 19, No. 6.
R. Lu, “Detection of Bruises on Apples Using NearInfrared Hyperspectral Imaging,” Transactions of the ASAE,
Vol. 46, No. 2.
K. Gillis, D. Ken Giles, D. Slaughter, and D. Downey,
“Injection Mixing System for Boomless, Target-Activated
Herbicide Spraying,” Transactions of the ASAE, Vol. 46, No. 4.
M. Vanotti, A. Szogi, and P. Hunt, “Extraction of Soluble
Phosphorus from Swine Wastewater,” Transactions of the ASAE,
Vol. 46, No. 6.
C. Aguirre and K. Haghighi, “Stochastic Finite Element
Analysis of Transient Unsaturated Flow in Porous Media,”
Transactions of the ASAE, Vol. 46, No. 1.
K. Arora, S. Mickelson, and J. Baker, “Effectiveness of
Vegetated Buffer Strips in Reducing Pesticide Transport in
Simulated Runoff,” Transactions of the ASAE, Vol. 46, No. 3.
J. Suttles, G. Vellidis, D. Bosch, R. Lowrance,
J. Sheridan, and E. Usery, “Watershed-Scale Simulation of
Sediment and Nutrient Loads in Georgia Coastal Plains Streams
Using the Annualized AGNPS Model,” Transactions of the
ASAE, Vol. 46. No. 5.
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S. Wang, J. Tang, R. Cavalieri, and D. Davis, “Differential
Heating of Insects in Dried Nuts and Fruits Associated with
Radio Frequency and Microwave Treatments,” Transactions of
the ASAE, Vol. 46, No. 4.
Honorable Mention Paper Award Winners:
M. C. Danao and F. Payne, “Determining Product
Transitions in a Liquid Piping System Using a Transmission
Sensor,” Transactions of the ASAE, Vol. 46, No. 2.
M. L. Hoang, P. Verboven, M. Baelmans, and B. Nicolai,
“A Continuum Model for Airflow, Heat and Mass Transfer in
Bulk of Chicory Roots,” Transactions of the ASAE, Vol. 46, No. 6.
J. Schneider and J. Garbrecht, “A Measure of the
Usefulness of Seasonal Precipitation Forecasts for Agricultural
Applications,” Transactions of the ASAE, Vol. 46, No. 2.
L. Johnston, C. Clanton, C. Ajariyakhajorn, and
S. Goyal, “Survival of Pathogenic Indicator Organisms in
Stored Swine Manure Containing Ground Piglet Carcasses
During Cold Temperatures,” Applied Engineering in
Agriculture, Vol. 19, No. 4.
B. Predicala and R. Maghirang, “Numerical Simulation of
Particulate Matter Emissions from Mechanically Ventilated
Swine Barns,” Transactions of the ASAE, Vol. 46, No. 6.
N. Anderson and P. Walker, “Blending Ground Beef to
Control Fat Content Using Simulated on-Line Spectroscopic
Measurements,” Transactions of the ASAE, Vol. 46, No. 4.
J. Novak, K. Stone, D. Watts, and M. Johnson, “Dissolved
Phosphorus Transport During Storm and Base Flow Conditions
from an Agriculturally Intensive Southeastern Coastal Plain
Watershed,” Transactions of the ASAE, Vol. 46, No. 5.
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October 2004
IET Meeting Paper Award Winners
Daniel Jenkins and Ananthanarayanan Krishnan,
“Surface Limitations for Gas Transport Through a Silicone
Film.”
Bosoon Park, William Windham, Kurt Lawrence, and
Douglas Smith, “Hyperspectral Image Classification for Fecal
and Ingesta Identification by Spectral Angle Mapper.”
Joseph Hynek, Kenneth “Mark” Bryden, and Tom
Richard, “Virtual Engineering Based Air Quality Sampling,
Emission, and Optimization Tools for Swine Production
Systems.”
Renfu Lu and Yankun Peng, “Hyperspectral Scattering for
Assessing Peach Fruit Firmness.”
Masateru Nagata, Jasper Tallada, Taiichi Kobayashi,
Yongjie Cui, and Yoshinori Gejima, “Predicting Maturity
Quality Parameters of Strawberries Using Hyperspectal
Imaging.”
Prabal Ghosh, Digvir Jayas, Marco Gruwel, and Noel
White, “Magnetic Resonance Image Analysis to Explain
Moisture Movement in Wheat Drying.”
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Educational Aids Blue Ribbon Recipients
These awards recognize outstanding effort and achievement
in developing noteworthy educational materials.
Films, Satellite Conferences, Videotapes, Slide Sets,
or Overhead Transparency Sets
H. Mark Hanna, Darren Jarboe, Graeme R. Quick, and
Brent Brueland, “Identity Preserved Crops: Equipment CleanOut.”
Publications: Bulletins
Robert Stone, Jim Myslik, Ted Taylor, Hugh Simpson,
David Rouleau, George Garland, Kim Yee, Robert Bruce,
Caroline Cosco, Tony Edmonds, Paul Froese, Bill Hunter, Fred
Ruf, Helen Kuntz, Andrew Graham, David Armitage, Alison
Lane, and Marian Neglia, “Keeping Your Well Water Safe to
Drink – An Information Kit to Help You Care for Your Well.”
James Thompson, Chris Bishop, and Patrick Brecht, “Air
Transport of Perishable Products.”
Douglas G. Peterson, Brian Cook, and Michael C.
Hirschi, “Beneath the City of Ooze.”
Publications: Manuals and Workbooks
Rhonda Janke, Dan Nangengast, G. Morgan Powell, Lisa
French, and Danny Rogers, “River Friendly Farm Plan –
Kansas Environmental Assessment Tool.”
Curt Gooch, William Bickert, David Bohnhoff, Robert
Graves, Ken Guffey, Dan McFarland, John Porter, Ken
Ramsay, Jack Rodenburg, Tim Royer, Marty Sailus, and Phil
Van Lieu, “Building Freestall Barns and Milking Centers:
Methods and Materials.”
Wayne Woldt, Bonita Delhay, and Scott Minchow, “SandTank Ground Water Flow Model Manual.”
Dale Lla Miles Riggs, Paul Curtis, Kathryne Everts,
Roberta Glatz, Stephen Hadcock, Michael Hoffman, John
Howell, Charles McClurg, Margaret Tuttle McGrath, Roger
Morse, Stephen Reiners, Richard Robinson, Robert Rouse,
Christian Wien, and Thomas Zitter, “Pumpkin Production
Guide.”
October 2004
Publications: Circulars
Brent Ladd and Jane Frankenberger, “On-Farm Soil
Monitoring for Water Resource Protection.”
Publications: Fact Sheets
Tim Stombaugh, “Elements of Precision Agriculture:
Lightbar Guidance Aids.”
Kent A. McVay, G. Morgan Powell, and Ray Lamond,
“Maintaining Grass Waterways.”
Steve Clarke, Hugh Fraser, John Johnson, Helmut
Spieser, Robert Stone, Don Hilborn, George Garland, Ryan
McKenzie, Sandra Barrett, Allen Hillls, Ben Hawkins, Ted
Taylor, Ken Brightwell, Pat Larkin, Don Holmes, Ron
Macdonald, Ken Boyd, Charlene Renkema, Kristina
Shwaykowski, Bre Wicks, and Leah Ann Vibert, “A Series of
Fact Sheets Dealing with On-farm Emergency Standby
Generators Issues.
Danny H. Rogers, Freddie R. Lamm, and Mahbub Alam,
“Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI) Components: Minimum
Requirements.”
Danny H. Rogers, Freddie R. Lamm, Mahbub Alam, and
G. Morgan Powell, “Shock Chlorination Treatment for
Irrigation Wells.”
Brent Ladd and Jane Frankenberger, “Management of
Ponds, Wetlands and Other Water Reservoirs to Minimize
Mosquitoes.”
Computer Programs/Software
William Field, Paul Jones, and Jon Smith, “The Toolbox
CD Breaking New Ground Resource Center.”
Web Pages
Nathan Watermeier, Tom Rosati, and Reza Ehsani, “OSU
Precision Agriculture Team – Decision Making for Today’s
Agriculture and the Precision Agriculture Resource and Service
Locator Web Site” – http://precisionag.osu.edu.
Rachel Alexander, Ronald Kaiser, Bruce Lesikar, Russell
Persyn, and Valeen Silvy, “Texas Water: Water Resources
Education” – http://texaswater.tamu.edu/.
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EVENTS CALENDAR
ASAE Conferences and International Meetings
Other Events
To receive more information about ASAE conferences and
meetings, contact the Meetings Department at 800-371-2723 or
[email protected]. For the complete list, see www.asae.org/resource
/asaevents.html.
For more information, contact the person identified in each listing.
2004
Oct. 7-8 Automation Technology for Off-road Equipment
(ATOE 2004). Kyoto, Japan.
2005
Feb. 14-16 Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference
(AETC). Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
March 5-10 Third Conference on Watershed Management to Meet
Water Quality Standards and Emerging Total Maximum Daily
Load (TMDL). Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
May 18-20 International Livestock Environment Symposium
(2005 ILES). Beijing, China.
July 17-20 ASAE Annual International Meeting. Tampa, Florida,
USA.
2006
2004
Oct. 6-8 5th International Conference on Performance-Based
Codes and Fire Safety Design Methods. Luxembourg. Sponsored by
the Society of Fire Protection Engineers. Contact www.sfpe.org.
Oct. 10-13 Conference on Tailings and Waste ’04. Vail, Colorado,
USA. Sponsored by the Department of Civil Engineering, Colorado
State University. Contact Linda Hinshaw, 970-491-6081,
[email protected].
Oct. 11-14 2004 CIGR International Conference, Olympics of
Agricultural Engineering. Beijing, China. www.2004cigr.org.
Oct. 12-14 Compost Facility Training Workshop. Athens, Georgia,
USA. Sponsored by the University of Georgia Department of
Biological and Agricultural Engineering. Contact Jason Governo,
706-542-6119, www.georgiaitp.org/compost.
Oct. 13-16 Conference on Water Rights and Related Water Supply
Issues. Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Sponsored by the USCID. Contact
www.uscid.org/04idcall.html.
July 10-13 ASAE Annual International Meeting. Portland, Oregon,
USA.
Oct. 25-28 17th Annual Bioprocess Technology Seminar. Atlanta,
Georgia, USA. Sponsored by the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers. Contact 800-843-2763, www.asme.org.
ASAE Section and Community Events
Oct. 25-29 RETA 95th Annual National Convention. Reno/Sparks,
Nevada, USA. Sponsored by the Refrigerating Engineers and
Technicians Association. Contact 847-375-4738, www.reta.com.
For more information, contact the person identified in each listing. For
the complete list, see www.asae.org/resource/community.html.
2004
Oct. 28-29 ABET 2004 Annual Meeting, Competing in a Diverse
World. Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Contact 410-347-7727,
[email protected], www.abet.org/annual_meeting_cover.html.
Oct. 26 Quad City Section meeting. Moline Viking Club, Moline,
Illinois, USA. Contact Steve Newbery 309-765-2012 or Todd Van Hal
309-765-2098.
Nov. 1-4 Annual Water Resources Conference. Orlando, Florida,
USA. Sponsored by American Water Resources Association. Contact
Harriette Bayse, 540-687-8390, [email protected], www.awra.org.
ASAE Endorsed Events
Nov. 7-9 2004 AEM Annual Conference. Amelia, Island, Fla.
Sponsored by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Contact
Heide Kraus, 414-298-4143, [email protected], www.aem.org.
For more information, contact the person identified in each listing. For
the complete list, see www.asae.org/resource/endorsevents.html.
2004
Oct 27-29 International Conference on Pesticide Application for
Drift Management. Waikoloa, Hawaii, USA. Contact http://pep.wsu
.edu/Drift04.
2005
Jan. 5-7 State of the Science of Animal Manure and Waste
Management. San Antonio, Texas, USA. Sponsored by the National
Center for Manure and Animal Waste Management. Contact
www.cals.ncsu.edu/waste_mgt/natlcenter/center.htm.
April 25-27 International Salinity Conference. Riverside,
California, USA. Sponsored by USDA-NRCS, Bureau of Reclamation, and USDA-ARS. Contact www.waterresources.ucr.edu
/index.php?content=news_Events/intisf_meeting/SF05pageDW.htm.
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Nov. 13-19 2004 ASME International Mechanical Engineering
Congress and RD&D Conference. Anaheim, California, USA.
Sponsored by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Contact
June Leach-Barnaby, 212-591-7795, www.asme.org.
Nov. 14-16 International Irrigation Show. Tampa Bay, Florida,
USA. Sponsored by the Irrigation Association. Contact 703-536-7080,
www.irrigation.org.
2005
Jan 24-27 Third International Conference on Remediation of
Contaminated Sediments. New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Sponsored
by Battelle. Contact 800-783-6338, [email protected].
To have an event listed here, send information to Suzanne Howard,
2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085, USA; fax 269-429-3852,
[email protected]. Information must reach us at least two months
before the event.
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October 2004
Personnel Service
POSITIONS OPEN
The deadline for copy to be received at ASAE is the first day of the month preceding the month of publication (November 1 for the
December issue). Each issue mails on the first day of the month.
Advertisements are $110 per column (3.5-inch wide) inch, which includes placement on Resource’s Personnel Service Web page at
www.asae.org/resource/persads.html. Ads are posted on the Web site within three business days of final approval and remain there
until the last day of the issue month (December 31 for the December issue). If the insertion order is for two months, the cost is $99
per column inch per insertion.
For more details on this service, contact Pam Bakken, ASAE Personnel Service, 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659 USA; 269428-6337, fax 269-429-3852, [email protected], www.asae.org/resource/persads.html.
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
FACULTY POSITION AVAILABLE
Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department
AGRICULTURAL WATER USAGE
ENGINEERING
Position: Assistant Professor–Bio-based Products/Energy
Engineering
Teaching/Research; tenure-track.
General Duties and Responsibilities: The individual filling this position is expected to develop an integrated research and teaching
program of national recognition in bio-based products and alternative energy. Emphasis will be on enhancing the value-added
opportunities for Texas agriculture products. Examples of research
may include, but are not limited to: production, processing, and
utilization of biologically-based products; bio-fuels and/or alternative energy; and quality preservation of biologically-based products. The incumbent will be expected to direct graduate student
research, establish a publication record, and attract extramural
funding. Teaching responsibilities include courses on machine systems topics at the undergraduate and graduate levels for the
Agricultural Systems Management, the Biological Systems
Engineering, and Agricultural Engineering programs. In addition
this individual will participate in undergraduate advising.
Participation in professional improvement and professional society
activities at the national and local levels is expected.
Qualifications: The candidate must have by date of appointment,
a Ph.D. in biological, agricultural, or an equivalent engineering
degree with expertise in machine systems engineering for production, processing, and utilization of bio-based materials. The preferred research emphasis would be processing and handling of
biological materials and/or alternative energy production/utilization. Effective verbal and written skills are essential. Candidate
must have a positive interest in students, a potential for effective
classroom teaching, and a demonstrated ability to conduct innovative research. Incumbent should have the interest and capability
to work both independently and as a multidisciplinary team member. The candidate will be expected to either hold a professional
engineering license or be qualified for registration in the state of
Texas.
Closing Date for Applications: Review of applications will begin
on November 10, 2004 and continue until the position is filled.
Application Process: Candidate should provide a letter of application, a resume, a one-page statement of career goals in context
of the position, college transcripts, and name, address and phone
number of three professional references to: Dr. Gerald L.
Riskowski, Head, Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Department, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 778432117, phone (979)845-3940, fax (979)862-3442. E-mail applications cannot be accepted.
The Texas A&M University System is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative
Action Employer. Committed to excellence through diversity, Texas A&M
University particularly invites applications from minorities, women and
other protected groups.
October 2004
Department of Agricultural and
Bioresource Engineering
College of Engineering
University of Saskatchewan
Applications are invited for a full-time tenure track position as
assistant professor. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in one or more of the following fields within agricultural
water usage and allocation. This could include irrigation,
drainage, intensive agricultural production and water quality.
Teaching may be in such areas as irrigation and drainage design,
soil-water-plant relationships, water use conservation methods
and water resource allocation.
QUALIFICATIONS: An earned Ph.D. degree in agricultural, biosystems, environmental, or civil engineering or in a closely related
discipline. The successful candidate for this position is expected to
develop a strong and focused research program, to supervise
M.Sc. and Ph.D. students, to seek research funding from industry
and government, and to interact with industrial partners through
technology transfer and research activities. The University values
interdisciplinary and team research. Applicants must be eligible
for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers
and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan. Applicants must have a strong
commitment to excellence in teaching. In addition to teaching in
the engineering undergraduate and graduate programs, candidates may also be expected to teach applied courses in agricultural technology for students in diploma programs and degree
programs in agriculture.
APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply, submit a letter of application
indicating teaching and research interests and experience, date
available, a resume, and the names and addresses and telephone
numbers of three persons who can be contacted for references.
Applications will be considered until December 01, 2004 or until
a suitable candidate is found. The position will be available
April 01, 2005.
Applications should be submitted to: Professor T. Crowe,
Department of Agricultural and Bioresource Engineering,
University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Drive, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan, CANADA S7N 5A9. E-mail: [email protected].
For more information on the department, see our web page at:
http://www.engr.usask.ca/dept/age/
The University is committed to Employment Equity. Members of
Designated Groups (women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities
and visible minorities) are encouraged to self-identify on their
applications. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,
Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. This position is
subject to funding approval.
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Personnel Service
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC ADVISOR III
POST-DOCTORAL POSITION: GS-11. Agricultural
Engineer/Plant Physiologist
LOCATION: Sidney, MT
Salary Range: $48947 - $63629
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The post-doctoral position, located at
the Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory, Agricultural
Systems Research Unit, in Sidney, Montana, is part of the national
ARS program on integrated cropping systems. As a critical part of
a research team, the assignment is to: 1) to develop automated,
real-time irrigation scheduling techniques for self-propelled center
pivot water application systems based on feedback from an integrated wireless network of spatially-distributed micrometeorological, soil water, and other types of in-field sensors across a field;
2) to predict and compare measured crop water use with both
well-established techniques and in-field sensor-based measurement systems for use in computerized site-specific, real-time crop
water management control systems under center pivot irrigation
systems; 3) to develop criteria for the optimal site-specific configurations and locations of various spatially-distributed sensor systems; and 4) to work in collaboration with other ARS and
university precision irrigation groups nationally to improve related
instrumentation and water management decision support efforts.
The person in this position will be afforded the chance to develop
new and important techniques for real time irrigation water management and decision support for enhanced water and energy
conservation under self-propelled irrigation systems. The 2-year
position is available October 1, 2004. Vacancy closes November 15,
2004 or until a suitable candidate is found. Benefits package available for qualifying positions. Citizenship Restrictions Apply.
USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Recent Ph.D. in agricultural
engineering, microclimatology, soil physics or related physical science is required. Knowledge of irrigation technologies, soil chemical and physical processes is required. Training in microclimate
measurement techniques, remote sensing, and plant physiology is
highly desirable, and skill in operation of field instrumentation
and dataloggers will be useful. Ability to work across disciplines
as a team member and excellent oral and written communication
skills are expected.
Please submit an OF-306 (Declaration for Federal Employment) or
OF-612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment). FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
THIS POSITION OR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION, CONTACT:
Dr. Robert G. Evans
USDA/ARS/NPARL
1500 N Central Avenue
Sidney, Montana 59270
Phone: 406-433-9496
Fax: 406-433-5038
Email: [email protected]
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Teach orientation courses to freshmen and a seminar course to
seniors in the Industrial Technology program; advise undergraduate students in the development of programs which meet career
goals and curriculum requirements; assist with the learning community; actively recruit new students and other related duties.
Required: Master's degree in higher education, counseling, industrial technology or related discipline. Two years experience in college-level academic advising, teaching, counseling or student
services. Strong communication and computer skills. Preferred:
Knowledge of industrial technology curriculum similar to that of
Iowa State University. Experience using Access, Excel and other
computer database management systems. This is a fulltime continuous appointment. Apply online at www.iastatejobs.com/hr.
ISU is an EO/AA employer.
Environmental Quality Engineer/Assistant Professor
Agricultural and Bioystems Engineering Department
South Dakota State University
Position: Major responsibilities include developing and supporting
educational programs on the impact of agricultural production on
environmental quality and water quality protection. The faculty
member will have primary responsibility for providing educational
programs related to engineering aspects of environmental impact
associated with crop and livestock production systems. The faculty
member will be expected to (1) develop a nationally-recognized
outreach program addressing waste management systems including collection, handling, treatment and disposal, (2) provide leadership for the delivery of a statewide extension program in
manure management systems working closely with Extension
Specialists and Educators. Requirements: PhD in Agricultural and
Biosystems Engineering or closely related engineering discipline
by date of appointment is required. Expertise in environmental
quality issues related to engineering design of crop or livestock
management systems is required. Knowledge of hydrology, water
flow and hydraulics, and structural engineering is strongly
desired. Excellent oral and written communication skills are
required. Demonstrated effective teamwork and interpersonal
skills are expected. The applicant must have passed the
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination. Registration as a
Professional Engineer is desirable.
The individual should have a commitment to the land grant philosophy. For detailed position announcement including all qualifications and questions, e-mail [email protected] or call
605-688-5143. Application procedure: Submit letter of application, resume, transcripts, and names and phone numbers of at
least three references by November 1, 2004 to: Ms. Susan Goens,
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department, PO Box
2120, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57007, FAX:
605-688-6764. SDSU is an AA/EEO employer and encourages
applications from women and minorities. ADA accommodations:
605-688-4504/TTY: 605-688-4394.
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October 2004
Personnel Service
PROJECT ENGINEER OPPORTUNITIES
PLANT ENGINEER
Bunge North America, Inc., a national agribusiness leader, has an
outstanding opportunity for a Plant Engineer at its Council Bluffs,
IA facility. Responsibilities for this position include: project design
and implementation, providing general technical assistance to
operations staff, troubleshooting process problems, improving
process efficiencies, and interfacing with EPA, DNR and other regulatory agencies. Effective communication skills and ability to
work well with people are essential to success in this position.
The ideal candidate will possess at least a BS in Agricultural,
Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, with a minimum of three
plus years in the soy processing industry, edible oil refining or
grain milling with specific work experience in the following areas:
heat exchange, dry materials handling, air flows, steam plant
operations, liquid movement and storage, electricity and programmable logic controls.
EEOC/AA/ADA - Bunge offers competitive compensation and a
comprehensive benefits program. For immediate confidential
consideration, please mail or email your resume and salary
requirements to:
CNH is the number one manufacturer of agricultural tractors and
combines in the world, the third largest maker of construction
equipment, and has one of the industry's largest equipment finance
operations.
We have exciting growth opportunities as Project Engineers in our
Flagship Combine Development and our Product Evaluation Areas
based in New Holland, PA.
Project Engineers in Combine Development require key technical
expertise to accomplish combine design to resolve problems, reduce
costs of systems, improve performance of functional systems and to
develop new programs on flagship combines. This position will be
required to lead/support development design projects related to crop
processing components and systems.
Project Engineers in Product Evaluation will lead the product evaluation
activities for the development of corn and grain header products. This
includes creating the overall verification plan for new products,
consisting of field and lab test activities; participating as the Product
Evaluation representative on the Header Platform team; and directly
supervising field test personnel.
Go to www.cnh.com for more information and to apply for these
and other exciting opportunities.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Bunge North America, Inc.
Attn: Stephanie Lampe
19560 Bunge Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
P O S I T I O N S WA N T E D
ASAE Members Have Access to
Online Career Help
Through AgCareers.com, an online resumé hosting and job posting service for the agricultural, food,
natural, and life sciences industries, members may post
resumés and search for jobs and internships. If you are
considering a career in one of these areas, there is no
other online service that can help you find quality jobs
quicker and more efficiently.
Our dedication to confidentiality allows you to
comfortably share your resumé information while protecting your privacy. And our advanced search technology combined with state-of-the-art tools for career
management make AgCareers.com a long-term professional resource for your future.
Questions? Please call the Membership
Department at 800-371-2723 or 269-429-0300.
(There are no listings at this time.)
ASAE members are entitled to a two-month listing free of
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page at www.asae.org/resource/persads.html. For further
information about an ad or for more details on this service,
contact Pam Bakken, ASAE Personnel Service, 2950 Niles Road,
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Call for Presentations
2005 ASAE Annual
International Meeting
July 17-20
Tampa Bay, Florida
DEADLINE: December 1, 2004
For more information, visit
www.asae.org/meetings/index.html.
October 2004
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Professional Listings
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS
INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Irrigation and Wastewater Systems
Sales and Engineering/Design
www.IRRIGATION-MART.com
3303 McDonald Ave., East
Ruston, LA 71270-7412
Ph: 800-SAY RAIN (729-7246)
318-255-1832
MEMBER
Fax: 318-255-7572
[email protected]
we SAVVY Irrigaton
Jackie Robbins, CEO, CID, Ph.D., Agricultural Engineer, P.E.
Jay Robbins, Agricultural Engineer, EI, CID
Robin Robbins, Agronomist
ECI provides civil, sanitary, agricultural, municipal
and environmental engineering; soil science and
surveying services. Specializing in alternative
wastewater collection and treatment technologies,
food production and processing, as well as commercial and
residential planning, design and permitting.
Registered in: NJ, PA, DE, VA, MD, ME, MO, MN, IL and IA
J. Ross Harris, Jr., PE—President/CEO
220 Rehoboth Avenue, P.O. Box 820
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
(302) 226-2844; email: [email protected]; website: ecieng.com
INDUCTIVE ENGINEERING
Mock, Roos & Associates, Inc.
DALE GUMZ, P.E., C.S.P.
715-289-4721
10805 230th Street
Cadott, WI 54727-5406
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Accident Reconstruction
Mechanical & Electrical
Safety Responsibilities
Product & Machine Design
Agri-Waste Technology, Inc.
“Concepts in
Agricultural Byproduct Utilization”
L.M. (Mac) Safley, Jr., Ph.D., P.E.
President
5400 Etta Burke Court
Raleigh, North Carolina 27606
Phone: (919) 859-0669
Fax: (919) 233-1970
Consulting Engineering
MICROANALYTICS
2011 A Lamar Drive
Round Rock, TX 78664 U.S.A.
TEL: (512) 218-9873
FAX: (512) 218-9875
www.mocon.com
ENGINEERING
PLANNING
SURVEYING
Engineers • Surveyors • Planners
Agricultural and Environmental Engineering
Soil and Water • Citrus • Dairies • Waste Management
Environmental Assessment • Best Management Practices
Farm Structures • Pump Stations • Agri-Businesses &
Farm Plans • Permitting and Design • Water Quality
Monitoring • Mapping, CAD & GIS
Dale Wm. Zimmerman, P.E.
President and Managing Principal
5720 Corporate Way • West Palm Beach, Florida 33407
Phone (561) 683-3113 ext. 214 • FAX (561) 478-7248
DIEDRICHS
& ASSOCIATES, Inc.
“Solutions to Technical Problems”
Product and Machine Design
Ag Vehicles and Power Transmission
Prototype Build, Test and Evaluation
R. O. Diedrichs, P.E.
319-266-0549
209 Franklin St.
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
www.diedrichsandassociates.com
Donald Wright
Web Site: www.mdgc.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Technical Director
Agricultural
Engineering
Associates
John A. George, P.E.
1000 Promontory Dr.
Uniontown, KS 66779
(620) 756-1000
P.O. Box 783
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 271-0201
www.agengineering.com
• Swine Production Facilities
• Soil & Water Conservation Design
• Beef Feedlots
& Resource Development
• Dairy Facilities
• Irrigation Systems Evaluation
• Waste Management Systems
& Design
• Livestock Research &
• Geologic & Site Investigations
Test Facilities
• Soils & Concrete Testing Lab
ROBERT B. SKROMME, P.E.
Consulting Engineer
7440 State Route 703
Celina, Ohio 45822-2836
Phone: (419) 586-1227
Fax: (419) 586-6144
• Expert Witness
• Product Liability
• Product Safety
• Standards & Regulations
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October 2004
Last Word
Why 540?
Carroll Goering and Scott Cedarquist
T
he last decision to be made in developing the CD
audio disc in 1983 was whether to sample at 36 or
44.1 kHz. Proponents of each rate were at a meeting
in Hawaii for the final decision. During a beach outing,
they agreed that whoever stayed on their surfboard the
longest would pick the rate – and thus 44.1 kHz was
selected. ASAE member Tom Skaggs related this story and
wondered if a similar saga set the choice of the standard
540-rpm pto. His titillating question launched a search that
culminates in this article.
Experimental power take-offs were tried as early as
1878, but International Harvester Company (IHC) was first
(in 1918) to install a pto on a production tractor. In 1920,
IHC offered this option on their 15-30 tractor, and it was
the first pto-equipped tractor to be submitted for a
Nebraska Test.
Walter Jones, writing in a 1922 agricultural engineering journal, explained the reasoning for equipping tractors
with a pto. A sprocket attached to a ground-driven bull
wheel on horse-drawn machines could provide rotary
power. A tractor with no pto could replace the horses but
not the bull wheel; slippage of the tractor drive wheels and
bull wheel reduced the power transmission efficiency far
below that of a pto shaft.
Industry leaders quickly saw the need for standardizing
the pto. Three pto features needed standardization: the
direction; speed; and the size, shape and location of the pto
shaft. On Dec. 14, 1926, the world’s first pto standard was
drafted by industry engineers meeting in Chicago. They
quickly agreed the shaft should rotate clockwise.
Standardizing the speed proved more contentious.
Pto shaft speed must suit the needs of implements (initially grain binders), but should the pto speed be linked to
speed of the engine or the tractor drive wheels? Experience
in rice states, where the 1925 crop was heavy and traction
was poor, demonstrated advantages of linking pto speed to
engine speed. Grain binders could run at full speed while
the travel speed was reduced to accommodate the heavy
crop. The fastest shaft on binders (the pitman drive) ran at
500 to 600 rpm at normal travel speeds.
The 1926 draft standard was adopted by ASAE in
April 1927. The pto rotational speed was specified as
536 ± 10 rpm; W.L. Zink reported that this speed “seems to
work out satisfactorily for all installations known.” Thus, it
is likely that the choice was a compromise related to the
needs of early pto-driven machines.
Acceptance took time. A 1929 study of 35 popular
tractors showed pto speeds ranging from 515 to 745 rpm
with an average of 549 rpm. Through numerous revisions,
the pto speed stayed at 536 rpm as late as 1948. By 1958,
when a new 1,000 rpm pto standard was developed, the 536
rpm standard speed had been changed to 540 +- 10 rpm.
Probably, the speed was simply rounded up to a more convenient value
The pto shaft, originally conceived to run reapers and
binders, has become an important part of the tractor and
has enabled many implements to come into being – the
corn picker, for example. It was invented before 1920, but
only became practical with the development of the pto.
To best and succinctly answer the question that
prompted this article, it appears the speed was initially chosen to be compatible with needs of early implements, especially binders. A range of speeds would have worked, but
the first pto standard drafters settled on 536 ± 10 rpm.
Sometime between 1948 and 1958, the standard speed was
rounded up to 540 ± 10 rpm.
Despite growing pains, the pto is now well-accepted.
One such “coming of age” choice was the pto speed.
ASAE member Carroll Goering is a professor emeritus of the
University of Illinois, author of many books, and currently serves
on the Foundation Board of Trustees. Retired, he enjoys tractor
history trivia at 2606 N. Highcross Road, Urbana, IL 61802 USA;
217-333-9420; fax 217-244-0323; [email protected].
ASAE member Scott Cedarquist is ASAE Director of Standards and
Technical Activities, 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085 USA;
269-429-0300; fax 269-429-3852; [email protected].
Views expressed in this article are those of the author and
do not represent the official position of ASAE.
As the ASAE centennial anniversary approaches Resource staff continues to solicit recollections, reflections, and
visions of the future to be used in the magazine, on the Internet, and at the upcoming festivities. Readers may
have historically-related agricultural engineering questions like the one above: “Why is this the standard?” or
“How did this come about?” Don’t hesitate to ask! Send your inquiry to [email protected], and we’ll do our best
to match the question with an expert who can provide an interesting, informative “Last Word” answer.
October 2004
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