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Viticulture Performance And Cold Hardiness Attributes Of Select Winegrape Cultivars In The Western Snake River Plain Of Idaho, Jacob Joseph Cragin

Boise State University Theses and Dissertations

This two part study was carried out in the Snake River Valley American viticulture area (SRV AVA) in Idaho. This area is a northern latitude, high elevation plateau where growing season is delimited by cold temperature. For the first part of the study, the performance of red and white-skinned winegrape cultivars (Vitis vinifera, L.) were compared to that of the widely grown cultivars Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Phenology, juice composition, yield, cold injury, and cold hardiness were observed during the 2011 and 2012 growing seasons. Phenological events occurred later in the cooler 2011 season than the warmer 2012 …

Distribution Of Herbicide-Resistant Shattercane And Johnsongrass Populations In Sorghum Production Areas Of Nebraska And Northern Kansas, Rodrigo Werle, Amit J. Jhala, Melinda K. Yerka, J. Anita Dille, John L. Lindquist

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Overreliance on acetolactate synthase (ALS)-inhibiting herbicides for weed control during the 1990s resulted in selection of ALS-resistant shattercane [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench ssp. drummondii (Nees ex Steud.) de Wet ex Davidse] biotypes in Nebraska. The objective of this study was to assess the baseline presence of ALS-resistance in 190 shattercane and 59 johnsongrass [Sorghum halepense (L.) Pers.] populations collected across northern Kansas, northwestern Missouri, and southern Nebraska in 2013. In 2014, a preliminary field experiment was conducted to evaluate the presence of herbicide resistance in the aforementioned populations. Treatments consisted of four herbicides (clethodim {2-[1-[[(E)-3-chloroprop-2-enoxy]amino] propylidene]-5-(2-ethylsulfanylpropyl)cyclohexane-1,3-dione}, glyphosate [N-(phosphonomethyl) …

Canola: A Modern Crop For A Modern Era, Kenneth J. Roché

Doctor of Plant Health Program: Dissertations and Student Research

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Doctor of Plant Health program is a professional doctorate program with a comprehensive approach to plants and agriculture. The program emphasizes a broad interdisciplinary education across all plant-related disciplines, practical learning, research, and experience through internships. For my final required internship, I worked as a senior agricultural research intern with Research Designed for Agriculture (RD4AG) in Montana. RD4AG is a contract research organization based in Yuma, AZ with over thirty-years of experience. During my three month internship at RD4AG in Montana, a large portion of my responsibilities centered on managing regulated canola trials that were undertaken …

Dietary Lecithin Supplementation Can Improve The Quality Of The M. Longissimus Thoracis, Darryl N. D'Souza, Bronwyn L. Blake, Ian H. Williams, Bruce P. Mullan, Dave Pethick, Frank R. Dunshea

Animal production and livestock research articles

Forty crossbred (Large White × Landrace × Duroc) female pigs (16.4 kg ± 0.94 kg) were used to investigate the effect of dietary lecithin supplementation on growth performance and pork quality. Pigs were randomly allocated to a commercial diet containing either 0, 3, 15 or 75 g lecithin/kg of feed during the grower and finisher growth phase. Pork from pigs consuming the diets containing 15 g and 75 g lecithin/kg had lower hardness (P < 0.001) and chewiness (P < 0.01) values compared to the controls. Dietary lecithin supplementation at 75 g/kg significantly increased (P < 0.05) the linoleic acid and reduced (P < 0.05) the myristic acid levels of pork compared to the control and the 3 g/kg and 15 g/kg lecithin supplemented treatments. Pigs fed the 75 g/kg lecithin supplemented diet had lower plasma cholesterol (P < 0.05) at slaughter compared to pigs fed the control diet and the 3 g/kg and 15 g/kg lecithin supplemented treatments. These data indicate that dietary lecithin supplementation has the potential to improve the quality attributes of pork from female pigs.

Residue Harvest Effects On Irrigated, No-Till Corn Yield And Nitrogen Response, Charles S. Wortmann, Charles A. Shapiro, Marty R. Schmer

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Crop residue harvest occurs on about 40% of Nebraska’s 3,700,000 ha of corn (Zea mays L.) land, primarily for feeding of beef cattle. Immobilization of applied N is expected to be less with residue harvest due to reduced microbial activity for digestion of high C/N ratio organic material. Residue reduction may affect subsequent crop yield and response to applied N. Field research was conducted at three locations over 2 yr in eastern Nebraska for irrigated, no-till corn following corn to determine residue harvest effects on yield and the economically optimal nitrogen rate (EONR). Study sites had deep silt loam …

Nebline, November/December 2015

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Feature: Chill Out Over the Holidays by Freezing Foods Ahead

Food & Health

Family Living

Farm & Acreage

Horticulture

Pests & Wildlife

4-H & Youth

Extension Calendar

and other extension news and events

The Founding Of The Robert B. Daugherty Water For Food Institute At The University Of Nebraska

Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute: Administrative Materials

University of Nebraska President J.B. Milliken drove to Omaha in to meet Robert Daugherty at his home. In the living room, the elder Daugherty was surrounded by Mogens Bay, his three sons and a covey of lawyers. Now 88 years old, the businessman had a reputation for being tough-minded and smart, a man who could intimidate, but also surprise with his ready sense of humor. In his long career, Daugherty had transformed agriculture and the rural landscape into the now familiar polka dot pattern, the signature of the center pivot irrigators Daugherty had popularized in the 1970s. He had started …

Plums In The Home Garden, Michael Caron, Taun Beddes, Brent Black

All Current Publications

This fact sheet describes three types of plums commonly grown in Utah: European, Japanese, and American species. their care and selection, and how to harvest, store, and use them.

Apricots In The Home Garden, Michael Caron, Taun Beddes, Brent Black

All Current Publications

This fact sheet provides information about apricots, including how to grow, harvest, store and use them.

Study On Volatile Flavor Compounds In Different Parts Of Dairy Veal Calf, Yuan Qi, Luo Aiping, He Guangzhong, Zhou Guojun

Food and Machinery

Determined the difference of brisket, tenderloin, topside from 120 d dairy veal calf. The muscle was sampled at slaughter and subjected to volatile flavor compounds analysis by SPME—GC—MS. The results showed that: the same type of volatile flavor compounds was different in different parts of the veal. Brisket had the least amount of aldehydes, which was only 32.181%. Brisket had the largest amount of hydrocarbons, which is twice as much as tenderloin, and topside. Topside had the lowest level of ketones, which is only 2.928%. Different parts of meat sample had different type and proportion of total volatiles flavor compounds. …

Effect Of Sodium Alginate Composite Film On Preservation Of Shelled Seed Of Xiang Lotus, Li Xianghong, Wang Jianhui, Jin Na, Liu Yongle, Yu Jian, Wang Faxiang

Food and Machinery

The effect of different composite films (citric acid, EDTA-Na₂ and alginate) on preservation of fresh lotus was studied. Soluble solids content (SSC), net photosynthetic rate, polyphenol oxidase (PPO) and peroxidase (POD) activities of fresh lotus seeds and color variation of fresh lotus shell were investigated at the storage temperature of 4 ℃. Preservative formula with better preservation effect was selected through orthogonal design. The results showed that the best formula of the composite film was composed of 0.3% of citric acid, 0.015% of EDTA-Na₂ and 2.5% of alginate, which improved the quality of fresh lotus significantly. The composite …

Effect Of Pulsed High Pressure Treatment On Preservative Properties Of Vacuum-Packed Roast Chicken, Liu Qinhua, Li Bin, Pan Runshu, Ma Hanjun

Food and Machinery

In order to evaluate the effect of pulsed high pressure treatment on preservative properties of vacuum-packed roast chicken, the amount of microorganism, the amount of lactic bacteria, pH value, TBARS value, sensory evaluate were studied. Results showed that pulsed high pressure treatments were effective in reducing microbial populations of roast chicken, and the microbial populations were lower over the storage period; the pH value and the TBARS value increased by pulsed number increasing, and they increased first and then decreased over the storage period; the effect of pulsed high pressure treatment on the sensory quality of roast chicken was negligible. …

Preparation,Separation And Amino Acid Sequence Analysis Of Corn Oligopeptides With Antialcoholism Activity, Ma Wei, Dai Jun, Chen Shangwei, Zhu Song

Food and Machinery

Corn oligopeptides(COP) were prepared via enzymatic hydrolysis of destarched corn proteins by Alcalase 2.4L. By investigated COP antialcoholism activity in vitro and in vivo, it is found that COP has highly antialcoholism activity. Meanwhile, the scavenging rate of blood alcohol concentration is positively correlated with the dose of COP. COP were separated by Sephadex G-15 gel chromatogram and RP—HPLC step by step, then fraction COPⅢ-17 was separated with highly antialcoholism activity. UPLC—Q—TOF—MS analysis showed that its amino acid sequence: P-Y-L-P-L-L-P-S.

Optimization On Enzymatic Hydrolysis Process Of Soybean Protein By Grey Correlation Analysis, Qu Lingling, Guo Changhui, Liu Lijie, Zhang Na

Food and Machinery

Single factor experiments were conducted to explore the influence of different effects on soybean protein enzymolysis. Based on this, the model of proteolytic digestion process was built according to the grey correlation analysis method to expand application of grey correlation analysis method in food field and provide quality soybean polypeptide resources for the food industry. Alcalase alkaline protease (4.4×104 U/g) was used to enzymatic hydrolysis soybean defatted soybean meal to preparate soybean peptides. The correlation coefficient of reaction pH, reaction temperature, reaction time, soybean defatted soybean meal addition and Alcalase alkaline protease addition were calculated by grey correlation analysis method. …

Optimization On Enzymatic Preparation Of Antioxidant Peptide From Corbicula Fluminea By Control-Enzymatic Hydrolysis Method, Liu Jingjing, Jin Linfeng, Han Yaoping, Wang Xuefeng, Dai Yangjun

Food and Machinery

The optimal enzymolysis conditions of preparing antioxidant peptide from Corbicula fluminea were optimized. On the basic of single factor experiment such as kinds of proteases, dosage of protease, the ratio of material to liquid, enzymatic hydrolysis time, enzymatic hydrolysis temperature and pH, the effects of different factors and level on hydroxyl radical scavenging were researched by Box-Behnken center combination experiment and response surface analysis methods. The optimal hydrolysis conditions of preparing antioxidant peptide from Corbicula fluminea were that adding 0.94% neutral protease（by weight of Corbicula fluminea meat）, material to liquid ratio of 1∶2(m∶V), pH of 2.6，enzymatic hydrolysis temperature of 54.70 …

Preparation Of Reconstitute Germination Sorghum Flake, Li Yan, Yi Cuiping, Li Mengting, Yang Yang

Food and Machinery

In order to improve the eating quality and nutrition quality of sorghum, reconstitute germination sorghum flakes were prepared by mixing germination sorghum with grain amaranth and non-waxy rice through screw extrusion and roller press. The protein and dietary fiber contents were used as the nutrition index and the processing formula was designed by software. The results indicated that the protein and dietary fiber contents got to 8.8% and 7.3%, respectively, when the products was prepared by mixing 17.3% of germination red sorghum, 18.1% of amaranth and 64.6% of non-waxy rice. And the contents of protein and dietary fiber were 9.5% …

Comparative Study On Germination Characteristics For Different Varieties Of Unpolished Coix Seed And Optimization Of Germinated Technological Conditions, Dang Juan, Qin Likang, Yang Xianlong, Jin Yi

Food and Machinery

This comparative study to analyze the changes in physiological and biochemical in the same condition by unpolished coix seed of 5 varieties that have been produced in Guizhou or Laos, selecting out optimal germination of varieties, then optimizing the germination rate and germination by using γ-amino butyric acid(GABA) as evaluation index, using single factor experiment and orthogonal design methods, tracing its main nutrients and functional components dynamically. The results showed that the sprouts of GZ-1 from Guizhou had the highest germination rate, free amino acids and γ-amino butyric acid (GABA) levels among the five varieties. Based on the sprouting rate …

Study On Food Nutrition Of Left-Behind Children By Latent Class Model, Zhang Zhenxia

Food and Machinery

The latent class model was used to study the special group of children who lacked food nutrition, the left behind children, and the effects were also studied, including the food nutritional status and the individuals genetic and the food and nutrition intake, mothers care, and basic medical and health services. Through research and analysis, two groups of children who were left behind were identified, the food nutrition malnutrition and the food nutrition condition good, and the proportion of malnourished children was higher with 69.4%. In the Two groups of left behind children, the main difference lies in the mother care, …

Guide To The Sokol Blosser Winery Collection, Linfield College Archives

Linfield Archives Finding Aids

The Sokol Blosser Winery was established more than 40 years ago as one of the earliest wineries in the Dundee Hills. Founders Susan Sokol Blosser and Bill Blosser first produced wine in the late 1970s. Susan Sokol Blosser became the president of the winery in 1991 and was among the pioneers in sustainable winemaking practices and also helped found the ¡Salud! health care program. The collection contains business and vineyard records as well as historical winery and family records.

Nebline, October 2015

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Feature: We All Benefit From Pollinator Habitats

Food & Health

Family Living

Farm & Acreage

Horticulture

Pests & Wildlife

4-H & Youth

Extension Calendar

and other extension news and events

Producer’S Guide To Pasture-Based Beef Finishing, Gregory S. Halich, Jeff Lehmkuhler, Gregg Rentfrow, Fred Martz, S. Ray Smith, Lee Meyer

Agriculture and Natural Resources Publications

Beef cattle were routinely finished locally in Kentucky and other parts of the upper south before the 1950s, primarily on pasture with some grain or by-products from distilleries and grain processing mills. Cattle were typically born, raised, and finished on the same farm then sent to a local butcher where the meat was sold in nearby communities and cities. After the Second World War grain and transportation costs decreased dramatically and supermarket chains that required a large, steady supply channel were established. The combined effect of these changes made finishing in large centralized locations more economical. Over the next couple …

Uk Ag Equine Programs 2016 Calendar: A 12-Month Planning Calendar For The Care And Use Of Your Horses, Jason R. Philips, Glenn Mackie, Don Sorrell, Nicholas L. Carter, Paula A. Jerrell, Brian Newman, Daniel O. Wilson, Christopher Jeffcoat, Karen Douglas, Katheryn Cerny, Fernanda Camargo, Robert Coleman, Essie Rodgers, Jim Smith

Agriculture and Natural Resources Publications

The information in this calendar is provided to aid owners in planning for the care and use of their horses for the whole year.

When necessary, information is discussed in the month prior to application to allow horse owners adequate time to plan for activities such as weed control, soil and feed testing, vaccinations, etc.

Contact your local veterinarian for health-related issues and your county extension ANR, 4-H, or FCS agent for further information. County office phone numbers are listed at the end of the calendar.

Growing South Dakota (Fall 2015), College Of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences

Growing South Dakota (Publication of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences)

[Page] 2 Internships Lead to Career Opportunities
[Page] 4 Pre-Professional Prep: Peer Mentors. Anatomy Lab, Networking Opportunities Provide Students Strong Start
[Page] 7 Difference Maker: Range Science Grad Strives To Inspire Native American Youth
[Page] 8 Profiles In Leadership: Preparing Students For A Lifetime Of Learning And Opportunities
[Page] 9 Investing In The Future: Scholarship Donors Share Commitment To Supporting Student Success
[Page] 10 College News
[Page] 12 Economic Buzz: Real-World Applications Gained Through New e-Trading Lab & Student Organizations
[Page] 14 Lessons In Leadership Student Organizations Help Hone Array Of Skills [Page] 15 Little I - 93 Years Of …

Using A Rising Plate Meter To Determine Paddock Size For Rotational Grazing, Jennifer W. Macadam, Sara R. Hunt

All Current Publications

For rotational grazing of pastures to be most successful, it’s important to match pasture production to ruminant intake, because both can change during the grazing season. This publication shows how a rising plate meter can be used to calculate available pasture dry matter, allowing pasture managers to optimize pasture utilization and ruminant production on pasture.

Goji In The Garden, Tiffany Maughan, Brent Black

All Current Publications

This fact sheet describes goji, a small orange to red fruit. It lists recommended cultivars, how to grow goji, including site selection, soil, plant material, spacing, irrigation, fertilizer and pruning. Problems such as weeds, insects and diseases are described, as well as harvesting, productivity and use of goji.

Scaling Up Fruit And Vegetable Production: Is Machinery Sharing A Possibility?, Georgeanne M. Artz, Linda Naeve

Professional Agricultural Workers Journal

Abstract

Interest in local food is growing among consumers and small-scale farmers, as evidenced by the significant increase in the number of farmers’ markets, community-supported agriculture arrangements, and food hubs, in the last ten years. To meet the demand for locally grown fruits and vegetables, many small-scale farmers are considering scaling up their production. However, to remain profitable they need to balance production with increased labor costs and the need for specialized machinery. A study conducted in Iowa worked with five groups of farmers who shared different pieces of machinery. With help from the researchers, they developed sharing agreements and …

Plenary Presentation On George Washington Carver At The Professional Agricultural Workers Conference, 2014, Kenneth M. Quinn

Professional Agricultural Workers Journal

No abstract provided.

Assessing The Impacts Of Inorganic And Organic Fertilizer On Crop Performance Under A Microirrigation-Plastic Mulch Regime, Niyi S. Omidire, Raymon Shange, Victor Khan, Russell Bean, Jewel Bean

Professional Agricultural Workers Journal

Abstract

This study was conducted at S & B Farm located in Eufaula, AL in 2014. The treatments were Inorganic fertilizer/“Farmer’s Mix” (NPK 13:13:13 + ammonium nitrate mixed in 3:1 ratio); Inorganic fertilizer/“Farmer’s Mix” (NPK 13:13:13 + ammonium nitrate mixed in 3:1 ratio + Bio-grow) plus microbe mix; and Organic Fertilizer – Mighty Grow (4-3-4) with a microbe mix. All fertilizers were applied prior to mulch application after which the following crops squash (Cucurbita pepo L.), cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.), and okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) were directly seeded in a complete randomized …

Spatio-Temporal Distribution Of Stored-Product Insects With Emphasis On Red Flour Beetles (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) In Rice Mills And On-Farm Storage Facilities, Martine Patiance Bowombe Toko

Student Theses and Dissertations

Many stored-product insects were found associated in rice commercial mills and on-farm facilities. To better understand the seasonal and temporal distributions of stored-product insect at these facilities, I conducted two studies. A study over a three-year period (2012-2014) was conducted to examine red flour beetle (Tribolium castaneum) distributions at four rice mills. Beetles were captured using baited Dome traps placed inside and outside of mills. The second study was conducted over a two-year period (2013-1014) to estimate the abundance of red flour beetles and four other stored-product insects [cigarette beetle (Lasioderma serricorne), warehouse beetle (Trogoderma variabile), lesser grain borer (Rhyzopertha …

Productivity Of Pre-Modern Agriculture In The Cucuteni-Trylillia Area, Anvar Shukurov, Mykhailo Videiko, Graeme Sarson, Kate Henderson, Robert Shiel, Pavel Dolukhanov, Galina Pashkevich

Human Biology Open Access Pre-Prints

We present palaeoeconomy reconstructions for pre-modern agriculture; we select, wherever required, features and parameter values specific for the Cucuteni–Trypillia Cultural unity (CTU: 5,400–2,700 BC, mostly the territory of modern Ukraine, Moldova and Romania). We verify theself-consistency and viability of the archaeological evidence related to all major elements of the agricultural production cycle within the constraints provided by environmental and technological considerations. The starting point of our analysis is the palaeodiet structure suggested by archaeological data, stable isotope analyses of human remains, and palynology studies in the CTU area. We allow for the archeologically attested contributions of domesticated and wild animal …