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Effective Establishment Of Native Grasses On Roadsides In New England, Yulia Kuzovkina, John Campanelli, Cristian Schulthess, Robert Ricard, Glenn Dreyer

Other Publications and Reports

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Nebline, June 2016

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Feature: The Garden Grocery — Food Safety & Selection at Farmers’ Markets

Food & Health

Farm & Acreage

Pests & Wildlife

Horticulture

Early Childhood

4-H & Youth

Extension Calendar

and other extension news and events

Farmstead Planning: Old Farm Buildings Repurposed For Better Farming: How To Develop A Complex, Stephen F. Higgins, Lee Moser

Agriculture and Natural Resources Publications

Farming is probably one of the most complex means of earning a living that has been devised. The many components of a farming operation that have to be managed would create an extensive list. Many beef cattle producers might focus on reproduction, nutrition, forages, health, and handling. However, there are many others operational considerations that are just as important.

A Hedonic Analysis Of Community Supported Agriculture Share Prices In Midwestern United States, Binod Khanal

Department of Agricultural Economics: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

As concerns mount over the consequences of conventional food production for health, the environment, and animal welfare, consumers are increasingly demanding what they perceive as more nutritious, safer, and ethically produced food. Local food in general and community supported agriculture in particular have emerged as promising alternatives that could allay those concerns and, judging by recent growth, the share of local food in total food sales will most likely continue to grow. This represents an opportunity and a challenge for both incumbent farms serving the local food market as well entrants who are looking to capitalize on the growth in …

The Farm Newsletter, Usu Student Organic Farm

USU Student Organic Farm Newsletter

Joe is a junior majoring in Agricultural Education with a minor in Plant Science. This is his second year working on the farm and he has accepted for the season to manage farm production. He is passionate about gardening and he hopes to someday teach horticulture to high-school students. He is from Virginia, but he lives for the present here in Logan with is wife, two dogs and eight chickens. Joe loves to travel and wants to go all over the world teaching the benefits of sustainable food production

Physicochemical Properties And Molecular Structure Characterization Of Digestion-Resistant Components In Enzymatic Branch-Chain Elongated Waxy Corn Starch, He Jian, Wang Ren, Zhang Hao, Zhou Xing, Chen Zhengxing

Food and Machinery

The resistant starch (RS) in enzymatic branch-chain elongated waxy corn starch (WCS) was separated by using in vitro digestion method. Then, the physicochemical properties and molecular structure of RS were characterized. The results showed that the morphology of starch was significantly changed after digestion, and irregular cracks appeared on the surface of RS. Moreover, the improvement of thermal stabilities of RS wasalso observed. These results revealed that the amorphous regions of modified starches were preferably to be hydrolyzed during digestion. Compared to modified WCS, the molecular weight of RS was profoundly decreased (6.03×10⁶～1.13×10⁸ g/mol). In addition, the …

Nutrition Evaluation And Solubility Analysis Of Hydrolysate From Urechis Unicinctus Body Wall Muscle, Liu Haimei, Wang Miaomiao, Zhao Qin

Food and Machinery

Nutrition and solubility were evaluated by assaying amino acids composition, AAS, EAAI, NSI and TCA-NSI of hydrolysate from Urechis unicinctus body wall muscle. The results showed that there were all of 18 types of amino acids, and umami amino acids were rich. In umami amino acids, the highest was Glu, 218.263 mg/100 mL, followed by Gly and Ala, third for Asp. Hydrolysate had strong delicious taste and it was a good seafood seasoning base. AAS of EAA was at range of 96～141, and EAAI was 86.50. They showed that EAA was rich and hydrolysate had a high nutritional value. When …

Study On Functional Properties Of Camelina Sativa Gum, Li Zezhen, Chen Min

Food and Machinery

The viscosity, foaming properties, emulsifying capabilitiy and synergetic action of Camelina sativa gum were studied by comparison to other gums. The results showed Camelina sativa gum solution in low concentration exhibited high apparent viscosity and good emulsifying and foaming properties. The viscosity of the compound gum increased sharply and the optimum ratio was 5∶5 of Camelina sativa gum to xanthan gum, and 9∶1 of Camelina sativa gum to guar gum. Camelina sativa gum improved the shear resistance and it could be well co-opperated with other gums. Meanwhile, the additive Camelina sativa gum had good properties.

Effect On Preservation Of Sugarcane Juice With Chitosan And Lemon Juice, Shen Wangqing

Food and Machinery

To study the effect on preservation of sugarcane juice with chitosan and lemon juice, the mass fraction of chitosan, sterilization temperature, sterilization time and dosage of lemon juice were studied by the single factor, then L₉(3⁴) was designed. The preservation effect were determined by the change of physicochemical characteristics (pH, Vc content, sugar content, acidity and soluble solids) and sensory evaluation of the sugarcane juice, meanwhile the samples were characterized by ultraviolet spectrum. The result showed that the best combination were the mass fraction of chitosan of 1%, the sterilization temperature of 90 ℃, the sterilization …

Analysis Of Shelf Life Of Different Flavor Barbecue Salt, Yue Yuanyuan, Tian Yan

Food and Machinery

Using accelerated shelf life test method, by improving the different barbecue flavor salt storage temperature and speed up its quality changes, moisture content, total number of colonies, coliform group in different barbecue flavor salt was determined to predict its shelf life through the analysis shelf life model. Results show that the different spices and amount is the main reason that influence the shelf life length, among them, the shelf life of spicy barbecue flavor salt is the longest (298 d), followed is hemp and spicy flavor of barbecue salt (284 d), cumin flavor of barbecue salt and garlic flavor barbecue …

Study On Composition And Antioxidant Activity Of Amino Acids In Pickled Tofu Oligopeptides, Tang Jie

Food and Machinery

By water soluble preparation of oligo peptide of fermented bean curd, physico-chemical analysis and amino acid composition analysis, through and ascorbic acid comparison ·OH, DPPH·, O-₂· free radical scavenging capacity, evaluation of fermented bean curd oligopeptides antioxidant activity of the oligopeptides. The results showed that the total protein content of fermented bean curd oligopeptides 85.47%. The amino acid composition of the rich, rich in antioxidant amino acids must amino acid content of 34.43%, with the total amino acid content of antioxidant activity was 30.5%; antioxidation experiment results show, fermented bean curd oligopeptides with free radical scavenging capacity and …

Studies On Development And Free Radical Scavenging Activity Of Grain Yogurt, Chen Xiaohua, Li Jianzhou, Wang Dongping

Food and Machinery

According to the principle of dynamic balance of plant and animal protein nutrition, the new grain yogurt was fermented by the black sesame, black bean and corn, and free radical scavenging activities of grain yogurt were detected by the method of scavenging activities of α, α-diphenyl-β-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radicals and hydroxyl radicals, which commercial yogurt and unfermented grain juice were used to be compared groups. The results showed that the optimum manufacturing process of the grain yogurt was 10 mL/100 mL black sesame juice, 13.3 mL/100 mL black bean juice, 13.3 mL/100 mL corn juice, 7.9 g/100 mL milk powder, 5 …

A Review Of Production Technology And Equipment Of Dried Chinese Noodle, Liu Rui, Zhang Yingquan, Wu Liang, Xing Yanan, Wei Yimin

Food and Machinery

The level of process and production equipment of dried Chinese noodle already has the characteristics of the modern food industry. This paper systematically states the dried noodle producing process and main technological parameters. And the characteristics and application of various types of equipments were also introduced. Furthermore, the main factors affecting noodle quality were analyzed. Finally, the development of processing technology and equipment of dried noodle was prospected.

Research Progress In Immune Regulation Of Food-Derived Bioactive Peptides, Chen Yuehua, Cheng Yunhui, Xu Zhou, Wen Li

Food and Machinery

Food derived bioactive peptides are a series of specific functional hydrolysates of food proteins with relatively small molecular weight, containing deferent number of amino acid residues. And food-derived immunoactive peptides are those bioactive ones that play important roles on antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and immunoregulation. Thus it is significant to investigate them because of their wide distribution and high bioactivities. The recent research status and the immune functions of immunopeptides are summarized. Moreover, some methods of producing immunoactive peptides were also introduced. Finally it is prospected that the research tendency of the immunoregulatory mechanism of immune peptides and their advanced utilization.

Peogress On Regulation Of Carotenoid Biosythesis By External Factorss, Yin Lin, Lin Junfang, Ye Zhiwei, Guo Liqiong, Jian Jinhui

Food and Machinery

In recent years, the carotenoids in nature are widely used in food, medicine, nutrition and health care industries due to the good biological activity and physiological function. And in order to meet the needs of human beings, the more and more studies on the regulation of carotenoid biosynthesis are emerging. In this paper, the effects of light, temperature and elicitor on the biosynthesis of carotenoids are reviewed, which is hoped that the production of carotenoids can be improved by external regulation in the production process.

Research Advance Of High-Voltage Pulsed Generator In High-Voltage Pulsed Electric Field Sterilization System, Xia Tao, Wu Yunfeng, Wang Shengli, Dai Lei, Hu Boyang, Miao Ling

Food and Machinery

The text summarized the design principle of high pulse generator and it application and prospect, analyzed it advantages and disadvantages round the world and concluded the difficulties in the design.

Progress On Application Of Ultrasound Treatment Technology In Meat Industry, Lei Chen, Xia Yanbin, Che Zaiquan, Ren Mei

Food and Machinery

In this paper summarizes the application of ultrasound technology in meat industry, for example the effect of ultrasound to meat quality and the influence of ultrasound to the processing. In addition, also discussed the disadvantages of ultrasound and the application prospect of ultrasound technology in meat industry.

Effect Of Sodium Citrate On Physiological Properties And Composition Of Intestinal Microbiota Of Mice, Zhang Ning, Li Dongyao, Zhang Qiuxiang, Zhang Hao, Chen Wei

Food and Machinery

Effects of sodium citrate were investigated on the growth, the serum biochemical parameters and intestinal flora of mice. Mice were randomly divided into four groups: control group, low-dose group (added 0.65% sodium citrate), middle-dose group (added 2.6% sodium citrate) and high-dose group (added 5.2% sodium citrate).The diet intervention lasted for four weeks. Stool samples and weight data were collected weekly, and the composition of intestinal microbiota and the serum biochemical parameters were determined at the end of the fourth week. Results showed that the addition of sodium citrate made the body weight of mice less than control group. And the …

Characterization Of Extraction Methods To Recover Phenolic-Rich Extracts From Black Beans (Phaseolus Vulgaris) That Inhibit Alpha-Amylase And Alpha-Glucosidase Using Response Surface Approaches, Mazen Alharbi

Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Black beans contain high phenolic contents that are considered potent antioxidants. Relatively little is known about their ability to inhibit the carbohydrate-hydrolyzing enzymes α-amylase and α-glucosidase from releasing glucose from starch and/or disaccharides. The objective of this project was to determine the optimum procedures for extracting total phenols (TP), total flavonoids (TF) and total condensed tannins (TCT) from black beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), and then to determine the ability of the phenolic rich extracts to inhibit α-amylase and α-glucosidase. Due to their high phenolic levels, it was hypothesized that black beans would be an effective inhibitor of α-amylase and α-glucosidase, which …

Behavioral Determinants Of Biofortified Food Acceptance: The Case Of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato In Ghana, Chinonso E. Etumnu

Master's Theses

Biofortified foods are being introduced in sub-Saharan Africa as an important strategy to help address micronutrient malnutrition. However, there has been little research on factors that could play decisive roles in their successful introduction. This paper investigates the determinants of consumer acceptance of biofortified orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) using data from a choice experiment conducted in Ghana. I find that OFSP is preferred to traditional white-fleshed and yellow-fleshed sweet potatoes as indicated by consumers' marginal willingness to pay for the three varieties. I also find that respondents' socio-economic characteristics do not have a significant effect on consumer acceptance of OFSP. …

A Brief History Of Corn: Looking Back To Move Forward, Jon Derek Pruitt

Doctor of Plant Health Program: Dissertations and Student Research

Maize was domesticated from teosinte in Mexico some 7,000 to 10,000 years ago and quickly spread through the Americas. It has become one of the most important crops at a local and global level. Two types, Northern Flint corn and Southern Dent corns provided the basis of the genetic background of modern maize hybrids. The development of hybrids, first double-cross and later single-cross hybrids, along with a transition to high input farming provided huge yield increases, which have continued to improve with improving technology.

Increase in maize production also caused a rise in Western corn Rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera …

Effects Of Two-Stage Weaning Duration On Beef Cattle Growth And Vocalization, Ashley N. Deller, Emery O. Clark, Flint Harrelson, Patricia Harrelson

Celebration of Student Scholarship Poster Sessions Archive

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The Production And Exportation Of Arkansas Non Gmo Vs Gmo Soybeans To China, Weston Cartwright

Supply Chain Management Undergraduate Honors Theses

In recent years, the increase and shift in China’s population combined with a reduction in useable farmland due to soil contamination has prompted a significant increase in food imports. Soybeans, in particular, have become a significant import, and the United States is one of their prime suppliers. Chinese soybean imports have increased from 18 million bushels in 1996 to 1.171 billion bushels in 2015. Soybeans are used in food products like tofu and cooking oils and also as a base for animal feed. In the United States, soybeans are the second largest field crop, ranking just behind corn. Close to …

Regionalizing Institutional Food At Uri, Lauren A. Breene

Senior Honors Projects

In recent years a demand for locally sourced food has arisen among students, faculty, and staff at the University of Rhode Island. Having now recognized this demand the hour is upon us to organize and create a movement that is as enlightened as it is revolutionary. Published material regarding regionalizing institutional food, however, is fragmented and difficult to apply to URI. The aim of this project is to collect and analyze the existing research in order to produce a cohesive text written in the context of URI. The paper details the motivation behind this movement in the form of a …

Nebline, May 2016

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Feature: Emerald Ash Borer is Getting Closer

Food & Health

Family Living

Farm & Acreage

Horticulture

Pests & Wildlife

4-H & Youth

Extension Calendar

and other extension news and events

Meat Quality And Sensory Analysis Of Broiler Breast Fillets With Woody Breast Muscle Myopathy, Jessica Solo

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Recently, the poultry industry has encountered an emerging muscle myopathy known as woody breast (WB), which is characterized by hardness throughout the Pectoralis major muscle. Two experiments were performed to assess sensory characteristics and acceptability of WB meat and to determine the effect of broiler age on meat quality factors in varying severities of WB. Fillets were categorized as normal (NORM), moderate (MOD), or severe (SEV) WB. In Experiment 1 (Exp. 1), descriptive (n=9 trained panelists) and consumer (n=74 panelists) sensory analysis was conducted with NORM and SEV fillets at hot and cold serving temperatures (HOTNORM, COLDNORM, HOTSEV, COLDSEV). In …

Consumer Willingness To Pay For Genetically Engineered Edamame, Elijah John Wolfe

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This study examined the effect of GM labeling on consumer willingness to pay (WTP) for edamame. It also investigated how people reacted to different messages and whether the order of receiving positive or negative information about GM technology impacted their willingness to pay (WTP). The study had three components: (1) a sensory test of GM and non-GM labeled products; (2) a non-hypothetical experimental auction to assess WTP for GM, non-GM and unlabeled products; and (3) a questionnaire to collect demographics and other information from the participants. Results of the sensory evaluation revealed no statistically significant difference between GM and non-GM …

Impact Of Healthy Food Labels On Consumer Choice And Valuation, Mattingly Perlinger

Department of Agricultural Economics: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

The obesity epidemic is prevalent across the entire United States, but minority communities are affected most of all. The Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota is a minority community that has been particularly affected by the obesity epidemic, exhibiting higher rates of obesity and lower life expectancy than the rest of the country.

In this study we conducted a hypothetical choice experiment to test the effectiveness of three healthy food labels in increasing the likelihood of consumers choosing to purchase healthy products. We also calculated the consumer willingness to pay for each of these labels and examined differences in label …

Grazing Method Effects On Forage Production, Utilization, Animal Performance And Animal Activity On Nebraska Sandhills Meadow, Torie Lindsey

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

A study was conducted on a subirrigated meadow in the Nebraska Sandhills to determine differences in aboveground plant production, utilization, trampling, harvest efficiency, ground cover, plant functional group composition and animal performance among four grazing treatments. Grazing treatments included ultrahigh stocking density, four-pasture rotation with one occupation (4-PR-1), and four-pasture rotation with two occupations (4-PR-2). Pastures were grazed from May to August in 2014 and 2015 at equal stocking rates within years but varied among years. Stocking densities were 225,000 kg ha^-1 for ultrahigh stocking density, 7,000 kg ha^-1 for 4-PR-1, and 5,000 kg ha^-1 for 4-PR-2. …

Factors Of Profitable Field Crop Selection, Jacob Thomas Briscoe

Undergraduate Honors Capstone Projects

Methods of crop selection are varied, depending on a variety of factors, including resources, climate, soil type, and potential marketability of the crop. This study utilizes a theoretical farm of one thousand farmable acres to estimate the costs and returns as well as the resources associated with cultivating, planting, irrigating, harvesting and selling the crop products. The theoretical farm is situated in southwest Idaho in any of the counties of Ada, Canyon, Elmore, Owyhee and Payette. The crops grown are typical of the area; the crops examined are field corn (Zea mays), alfalfa (Medicago sativa) and …