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Genetically Modified Organisms In The United States Crop Market, Toluwani V. Ogunbayode

Quest

Economic Analysis

Research in progress for ECON 2302: Principles of Microeconomics

Faculty Mentors: Millie D. Black, Ph.D., and Michael Latham, Ph.D.

The following paper represents research begun by students in Honors Principles of Microeconomics. The honors course introduced students to numerous economic models and methods of analysis. Students were asked to identify an economic issue or controversy related to topics studied in class and to provide a literature review relevant to their topic. Students were also asked to provide an economic analysis, discuss opposing viewpoints, present an economic evaluation of various policy options, and make a recommendation regarding the preferred …

Modernization Of Irrigation Systems Management To Improve Their Reliability, B. S. Serikbaev, A. G. Sherov, A. M. Atkhulloev, A. I. Gafarova, M Mihalikova

Irrigation and Melioration

Results of many years of theoretical, operational and reclamation studies conducted in various climatic-economic conditions of the Republic of Uzbekistan are presented in the paper. Based on the research and experience data of developed countries, recommendations have been developed for modernizing the management of irrigation systems based on the cybernetic scheme model in order to increase the reliability coefficients of all parts of the system, as well as to increase the reliability coefficient and coefficient of performance (COP) of the Lower Syrdarya irrigation system.

Modernization Of Irrigation Systems Management To Improve Their Reliability, B. S. Serikbaev, A. G. Sherov, A. M. Atkhulloev, A. I. Gafarova, M Mihalikova

Irrigation and Melioration

Results of many years of theoretical, operational and reclamation studies conducted in various climatic-economic conditions of the Republic of Uzbekistan are presented in the paper. Based on the research and experience data of developed countries, recommendations have been developed for modernizing the management of irrigation systems based on the cybernetic scheme model in order to increase the reliability coefficients of all parts of the system, as well as to increase the reliability coefficient and coefficient of performance (COP) of the Lower Syrdarya irrigation system.

Modernization Of Irrigation Systems Management To Improve Their Reliability, B. S. Serikbaev, A. G. Sherov, A. M. Atkhulloev, A. I. Gafarova, M Mihalikova

Irrigation and Melioration

Results of many years of theoretical, operational and reclamation studies conducted in various climatic-economic conditions of the Republic of Uzbekistan are presented in the paper. Based on the research and experience data of developed countries, recommendations have been developed for modernizing the management of irrigation systems based on the cybernetic scheme model in order to increase the reliability coefficients of all parts of the system, as well as to increase the reliability coefficient and coefficient of performance (COP) of the Lower Syrdarya irrigation system.

Connecting Composting And Greenhouses: An Energy Capture And Usage Model, Dena M. Hoffman

Honors Theses and Capstones

At the Organic Dairy Research Farm in Lee, New Hampshire, the practice of aerated static composting is researched for potential heat capture. In early 2019, an Excel model was created to illustrate the ability of greenhouses to retain heat during a cold month of January and the total energy balance for each day. This model shows that an average greenhouse, based on the dimensions of the greenhouse at Kingman Farm, requires an additional, external heat source to supplement its heating needs. By adding the heat generated by the aerated static composting pile to the greenhouse in the Excel model, the …

Mobile Drip Irrigation For Water Limited Crop Production: Initial Results, J. Aguilar, T. Oker, I. Kisekka

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

The farmers within the Ogallala aquifer desire to extend the usable life of this aquifer despite experiencing diminishing well capacities, thus the quest for more efficient irrigation application technologies. Mobile drip irrigation (MDI), which integrates drip lines onto a mechanical irrigation system such as a center pivot, has attracted their attention lately. The concept is that by applying water along crop rows, it was hypothesized that MDI could eliminate water losses due to spray droplet evaporation, wind drift, and reduce soil evaporation due to limited surface wetting especially before canopy closure. A study was conducted with the following objectives: 1) …