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Cattle Industry Funding Scheme Annual Report 2018/2019, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Biosecurity published reports

In June 2010 the Cattle Industry Funding Scheme (IFS) was introduced to address biosecurity threats relevant to the Western Australian (WA) cattle industry. The Scheme was established under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 to enable cattle producers to identify the pest and disease priorities at a whole-of-industry level and to raise funds for activities to address these priorities.

There are currently three Industry Funding Schemes in operation. In addition to the Cattle IFS, there is a Sheep and Goat IFS and a Grains, Seeds and Hay IFS. The three IFSs operate in a similar manner.

The purpose of …

Effects Of Different Water And Nitrogen Regimens On Yield Of Winter Wheat Produced In Nebraska, Joseph Emory Davis

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

Wheat is the 3rd most prominent crop in the United States and approximately 50% is exported annually. Nebraska wheat production is 11^th in the country, and it plays a major role in the state's agricultural economy, especially in western Nebraska. Generally, wheat is grown under dryland conditions and the region grows much more wheat on unirrigated land than it does on irrigated. However, deficit irrigation has shown great value in producing high yielding wheat with much less water than needed for other crops. Finding new ways to leverage irrigation in wheat production may help address the need to produce …

A Survey Of Soil Properties Affecting Vegetation Establishment Along Nebraska Highways, Shad D. Mills

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

Vegetation along roadsides is important to prevent soil erosion, provide habitat and filter water running off the road. Along some highways in Nebraska vegetation does not readily establish and persist. It is thought that sodium and bulk density issues are the driving factor behind the lack of vegetation. After a construction project, the shoulder is seeded into the compacted soil, and salts can accumulate in the soil due to deicing agents being used during the winter. The purpose of our study was to determine if the bulk density and sodium are the driving factors of the vegetation cover. We also …

Use Of Uav Imagery And Nutrient Analyses For Estimation Of The Spatial And Temporal Contributions Of Cattle Dung To Nutrient Cycling In Grazed Ecosystems, Amanda E. Shine

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

Nutrient inputs from cattle dung are crucial drivers of nutrient cycling processes in grazed ecosystems. These inputs are important both spatially and temporally and are affected by variables such as grazing strategy, water location, and the nutritional profile of forage being grazed. Past research has attempted to map dung deposition patterns in order to more accurately estimate nutrient input, but the large spatial extent of a typical pasture and the tedious nature of identifying and mapping individual dung pats has prohibited the development of a time- and cost-effective methodology. The first objective of this research was to develop and validate …

Benchmarking On-Farm Maize Nitrogen Balance In The Western U. S. Corn Belt, Fatima Amor Tenorio

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

A nitrogen (N) balance, calculated as the difference between N inputs and grain-N removal, provides an estimate of the potential N losses. We used N balance with other N-related metrics (partial factor productivity for N inputs, and yield-scaled N balance), to benchmark maize yields in relation with N input use in the US Corn Belt. We first used experimental data on grain-N concentration (GNC) to assess variation in this parameter due to biophysical and management factors. Subsequently, we used N balance and N-related metrics to benchmark yields in relation with N inputs in irrigated and rainfed fields in Nebraska using …

Viability Of Wetland Crops For Use In Treatment Wetlands: Nitrogen Removal From Water And Production Of Food, Andrew Denson Corder

Theses and Dissertations

Treatment wetlands are used to treat wastewater from a variety of sources, but their functionality depends on the macrophytes present therein. To better understand the viability of wetland macrophytes both as sources of food and as agents of nitrogen removal from wastewater, this study quantified plant growth, food production, and nitrogen removal capacity of three common wetland crops as well as three locally dominant graminoid species in a variety of relevant ecological contexts. All six plant species and a control were grown over a ten-week period in three related experiments: (1) under three moisture regimes, (2) with or without competition …

Quantification Of Palmer Amaranth Seed Number Using A Computerized Particle Analyzer, Matthew B. Bertucci, Paul C. Bartley Iii, Katherine M. Jennings, David W. Monks, Brian E. Jackson

Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences Faculty Publications and Presentations

We evaluated the accuracy of a computerized particle analyzer (CPA) for high-throughput counting of Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri S. Watson) seeds and subsequently used the CPA to verify the accuracy of two subsampling methods for estimation of Palmer amaranth seed production. To determine accuracy of the CPA, 55 hand-counted samples, ranging from 500 to 5000 Palmer amaranth seeds, were drawn from field samples and counted with the CPA. The relationship between hand and CPA seed counts was described by a linear model (R-2 = 0.99) with a slope of 0.987 and a y-intercept of 3.49. Thus, very little discrepancy exists …

Peach Twig Borer Mating Disruption, Marion Murray, Diane G. Alston

All Current Publications

Mating disruption became commercially available in the early 1990s, and was adopted by many Utah growers about a decade later. Use of this pest management technology can be daunting due to high up-front costs and monitoring requirements; however, after two to three seasons of use, the cost of mating disruption is the same or even less than conventional pest management.

2019 Costs And Returns For Non-Irrigated Safflower, Northern Utah, Michael Pace, Clark Israelsen, Ryan Larsen, Jacob Hadfield

All Current Publications

This fact sheet presents a sample budget for costs and returns for non-irrigated safflower in northern Utah.

High Tensile Permanent Electric Fence, Planning And Design, Matthew Palmer, Eric Thacker, Shannon Cromwell, Kevin Heaton, Kohl Carter

All Current Publications

This fact sheet provides detailed information about planning and designing a permanent electric fence.

Agriculture Teacher Attitudes Regarding Gifted Education And Teaching Gifted Students In The Agriculture Classroom, Olivia M. Hile

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

Agriculture teachers are responsible for a wide variety of students in their classrooms. It was unclear before this research how much preservice teacher instruction agriculture teachers were receiving to prepare them to teach students identified as gifted. This research aimed to measure teacher attitudes, characterization of gifted students, professional development needs, and related demographic information. Of the agriculture teachers who completed a traditional teacher preparation program, 54.50% felt that they were adequately prepared to meet the needs of gifted students in their classroom.

Participants characterized gifted agriculture students as outstanding problem solvers, quick to memorize information, and excellent in science. …

Effect Of Different Emulsifiers And Bubble-Retaining Type Liquid Shortening On Batter And Baking Characteristics Of Sponge Cake, Zou Qibo, Wang Jiabao, Chen Cheng, Liang Liting, Cao Weichao, Chen Junmin, Huang Weining, Akihiro Ogawa

Food and Machinery

The effects of monoglyceride emulsifier and sucrose ester emulsifier combined with bubble-retaining type liquid shortening on batter and baking characteristics of sponge cake were studied. The results showed that compared with the cake containing only the monoglyceride type emulsifier, the density of the batter containing the sucrose ester type emulsifier combined with the bubble-retaining type liquid shortening decreased, the viscosity and surface tension of cake batter increased, and stability of cake batter was improved. The cake specific volume was 4.01 mL/g, compared with the cake containing only the monoglyceride type emulsifier, the specific volume of the sponge cake containing the …

Investigation On The Characteristics Of The Activity Of Potato Lipid Acyl Hydrolase, Wu Qiaoyu, Xu Shannan, Weng Qin, Yang Danlu, Gong Shengxiang, Zhang Wei, Wu Jinhong, Wang Zhengwu

Food and Machinery

In this paper, the Patatin protein was extracted from potato fruit juice, and the enzymatic properties of Patatin protein as ester acyl hydrolase were studied using p-nitrophenyl acetate as the substrate. The results showed that the lipid acyl hydrolase had the highest activity at 37 ℃, and had thermal stability at 40～50 ℃. The enzyme was inactivated after treatment at 70 ℃ for 120 min. The optimal pH of lipid acyl hydrolase was 8.2. The lipase activity was activated by Fe²⁺, Fe³⁺ and Mg²⁺ , inhibited by K⁺ and Ca²⁺ . In addition, low …

Physicochemical And Functional Properties Of Resistant Starch From Castanopsis Carlesi, Xie Tao, Tang Yalu, Liu Yanlan, Li Xiaowen, Liu Yongle, Yi Cuiping

Food and Machinery

Using native starch (NS) of Castanopsis carlesi as the control, the properties of two kinds of resistant starch (RS) were studied, including in vitro digestible, structural, paste and probiotic. Results: Compared with C. carlesi NS, both HMT RS (RS sample made by heat-moisture treatment) and AH-HMT RS (RS sample made by a combination of acid hydrolysis and heat-moisture treatments) were the low glycemic index food additives, their RS contents increased significantly. B-type crystal in either HMT RS or AH-HMT RS was dominated, and their average degree of polymerizations (DPs) reduced. As for microstructure, the former presented the rule layer structure, …

Study On Nutritional Evaluation Of Rice Protein Based On Modified Ahp And Grey Correlation Analysis, Xiao Ke, Su Donglin, Li Zhijian, Shang Xuebo

Food and Machinery

The protein and amino acid composition of 24 rice samples from 8 late indica varieties in three production bases were determined. With FAO/WHO provisional pattern of amino acids as reference, a comprehensive evaluation model for rice protein was established by combining modified analytic hierarchy process (AHP) with grey correlation analysis, and the feasibility of the evaluation model in evaluating the nutritional value of protein was verified. The results showed that the quality of rice protein was significantly different among different bases and varieties (P<0.05). The correlation coefficient r of the weighted grey correlation method with PER and NPR was 0.959 (P=0.003) and 0.974 (P=0.001) respectively. The results demonstrate that the weighted grey correlation degree is highly correlated with biological indexes of protein quality, which can characterize the nutritional quality of rice protein scientifically and effectively.

Study On Sensitivity Of Esterase From Chrysemys And Tupaiabelangeri To Some Organophosphorus And Carbamate Pesticide, Song Yanfei, Chen Xianggui, Xiang Juncheng, Wang Wei, Yin Pengfei, Yang Xiao

Food and Machinery

The esterase activity of Chrysemyswas determined by Ellman method, and the indole acetate was used as substrate to determine the esterase activity of Tupaiabelangeri. The optimum reaction conditions were determined by orthogonal array design.and the inhibition effects of several specific enzyme inhibitors were compared; The enzyme inhibition method was used to investigated the sensitivity of esterase form Chrysemyse and Tupaiabelangeri to organophosphorus and carbamate pesticides. The optimum conditions of esterase activity determination of Chrysemys were: incubation temperature 35 ℃, incubation time 15 min, buffer pH 7.5; The optimum conditions of esterase activity determination of Tupaiabelangeri were: incubation temperature 25 ℃, …

Determination Of Anilazine In Tomatoes And Cucumbers By Lc-Ms/Ms, Chen Jingchun

Food and Machinery

Purified by solid phase extraction column, using C₁₈ column as separation column and formic water-acetonitrile as flow phase for gradient elution, qualitative and quantitative analysis of characteristic ions of target compounds were detected by LC-MS/MS in MRM mode. Results, this method was in the linear range of 0.1～10.0 μg/mL, linear correlation coefficient of ＞0.999 0, the detection limit of the method was 0.01 mg/kg, and the quantitative limit was 0.03 mg/kg. At the spiking levels of 0.03, 0.10, and 0.50 mg/kg, the recovery rate of the method was 88.3%～95.0%, with RSD was 5.2%～8.8%. The method has the advantages of …

Feasibility Study On Ubiquitous Network In The Field Of Food Safety——Taking The Construction Of Ubiquitous Food Safety Network As An Example, Zhang Hao

Food and Machinery

This paper analyzed the current situation of food safety in China, and then put forward the idea of constructing ubiquitous food safety network in view of the outstanding problems faced at present, and through the integration of new technologies, designed the ubiquitous food safety network system architecture. The results show that the construction of ubiquitous food safety network can solve many problems such as information asymmetry faced by consumers, enterprises and regulators, which can further improve the level of food safety management in China, and has important reference significance for promoting the application of emerging technology industries in China.

Multi-Axis Control Mode Of Reciprocating High-Speed Pillow Packing Machine, Lin Panzhong, Sun Beibei, Lang Wenchang

Food and Machinery

The control mode of motion controller in combination of PLC is adopted to realize the synchronous control of motion axis and the precise control of sealing temperature, and the parameter setting and operation status display of reciprocating pillow packing machine system are realized through touch screen. The system is applied to the prototype of the double-end reciprocating high-speed pillow packing machine, which can improve its packaging precision and speed and simplify the servo arrangement.

The Value And Design Principle Of Fun In The Packaging Of Leisure Foods, Xue Xiaoguang

Food and Machinery

The interesting system of the packaging is novel in creativity, unique in shape, full of emotion, and is an exaggeration method, a bionic method and a anthropomorphic method. The method of decoration is its main method of expression, which has the functions of stimulating the purchase desire, satisfying the emotional demand, expanding the brand awareness, and improving the product identification. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to practicality, individuation, interaction and innovation in the direction of design principles.

Application And Design Of Natural Packaging Materials In Food Packaging, Li Jihong

Food and Machinery

In view of the shortcomings and problems of food packaging materials such as plastics, paper, metal, etc., the development trend of reduction, simplification, light weight, non-toxic and harmless of food packaging materials was reviewed, and the application range of natural packaging materials in food packaging was pointed out. Moreover, the aesthetic value of natural packaging materials was revealed, and the selection principle and application principle of natural packaging materials were put forward, providing a reference for the maximum application of natural packaging materials in food packaging design.

Study On The Effect Of Compound Preservatives On Inhibiting Spoilage Of Egg Curd, He Yan, Tan Chunliang, Li Na, Zhou Hongli, Wang Xiaoqin

Food and Machinery

The highest-efficiency preservatives and best mixed preservatives were screened by Oxford cup test using single factor test design and response surface test design, and Bacillus licheniformis and Bacillus LAMI 002, which were separated from spoiled eggs were tested as inhibition objects. The results showed that ε-polylysine, lysozyme and nisin could effectively inhibit the growth of spoilage bacteria. LAMI 002, and had a strong inhibitory effect on the growth of Gram-positive bacteria. The optimal formulation of preservatives was determined by response surface methodology as follows: Lysozyme 0.185 2 g/kg, ε-polylysine 0.054 1 g/kg and nisin 0.066 3 g/kg. In the verification …

The Effect Of Vacuum Steam Pulsed Blanching Pretreatment Ondrying Characteristics Of Lilium Brownii, Ju Haoyu, Yang Jingsong, Zhao Haiyan, Wang Hui, Gao Zhenjiang, Xiao Hongwei

Food and Machinery

The effect of vacuum steam pulsed blanching pretreatment on drying characteristic of Lilium brownii was explored. The effects of different steam blanching time, cycle times, and vacuum degree on drying characteristics, moisture diffusion coefficients, color value and rehydration value of Lilium brownii were investigated. All the steam blanching time, cycle times and vacuum degree had significant influence on drying time. When steam blanching time, cycle times and vacuum degree were 30 s, 3 times and 90 kPa, respectively, the minimum drying time was achieved as to be 11.7 h under hot air drying of 60 ℃. Besides, under such blanching …

Research Progress On The Inspection Technology Of Low Grade Meat Adulterated In Ground Meat Products, Ni Xue, Zhang Gensheng, Xie Chunli, Ding Yidan, Wang Tiejun

Food and Machinery

We reviewed the main methods of using histology and biology to detect adulterated meat products in minced meat products, including the DNA-based detection technology, protein-based detection technology, immunological detection technology and electrophoresis combined detection technology. Moreover, the principle, accuracy and advantages and disadvantages of different detection technologies were discussed.

Application Of Fatty Acid Detection In Food Industry, Liu Yuanlin, Long Ming, Li Ru, Tian Xiaojing, Ma Zhongren, Nuruiizza Nordin, Song Li

Food and Machinery

As an important component of grease, the composition and content of fatty acids vary with each other for different foods. The analysis of fatty acids can be used in traceability of origin, discrimination of varieties, analyzing food quality, and developing high-quality products. The application of fatty acid analysis in meat, milk and dairy products, vegetable oil, and medicinal and edible homologous food materials were reviewed, providing a new idea and starting point for the further research on food fatty acids.

Research Progress On Hazards And Toxicity Of Major Mycotoxins In Grain, Yuan Hang

Food and Machinery

Mycotoxins are metabolized by filamentous fungi and have certain toxic effects. Based on the stable formation of human hepatocellular carcinoma cell lines (HepG2 cells), a variety of plasma proteins were secreted, which could effectively evaluate the in vitro toxic effects of mycotoxins. We reviewed the harm of major mycotoxins to food and their toxic effects on human cells, and this was significant for predicting and preventing the effects of mycotoxins on human and animal health in the future.

A Survey Of Green Walnut Processing And Complete Sets Of Equipment Between The United States And China, Yang Zhongqiang, Yan Shengkun, Cui Kuanbo, Wang Qinghui, Sun Lina, Abulizi Basiti

Food and Machinery

The development of walnut processing technology and complete set of equipments is the premise and basis of walnut industrialization processing. Processing of green walnut peeling, cleaning and drying and other key technology and complete set of equipments developing condition had been introduced in this paper, which had respectively compared on the green walnut processing technology and equipments between United States and China. Problems of green walnut processing in our country and the prospect of processing green walnuthad been put forward, which provide the basis for green walnut processing, and the development of mechanical equipment and complete sets of equipment.

Research On Food Safety Supervision Of Internet Ordering, Xu Hang

Food and Machinery

The particularities of Internet food safety supervision, including platform participation, business concealment, complex distribution, lagging law and backward mode, resulted in the problems of poor integration of resources of supervision departments, reduction of illegal cost of business safety, inadequate supervision of third-party food ordering platform, high cost of safeguarding rights and obtaining evidence. We should actively explore the government, ordering platform, industry associations, news media, consumers as one of the social co-governance mode of Internet ordering food safety supervision, and build a new pattern of Internet ordering food safety supervision.

Texture And Rheological Properties Of Compourd System Of Tara Gum And Xanthan Gum, Niu Haijia, Liu Aiguo, Liu Lizeng, Gao Xiaoxiayue, Wang Pengcheng, Qiang Feng

Food and Machinery

The TG and XTG with a total concentration of 1% were compounded according to different quality ratios. Then the gel properties and rheological properties of the compound system were determined by the texture analyzer and the rheometer, and flow curves were analyzed by using Carreau model. the forming mechanism of compound system network was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy(SEM). The texture analysis indicated that the maximum gel strength was obtained when TG/XTG quality ratio was 6∶4, Moreover, there was the maximum G’ in frequency scanning and temperature scanning. As a result, the best compound quality ratio between TG and XTG …

The Local Food Packaging Under The Concept Of Local Feelings Tends To Be More Designed And Expressed, Chen Qinxue

Food and Machinery

Aiming at the phenomenon of lack of local feelings in the current local food packaging, it was proposed that the packaging design needed to thoroughly investigate and analyze the local cultural resources, and fully reflect the local feelings in terms of regionality, simplicity and originality in the form of multi-dimensional expression. The idea was to meet people's demands for their feelings. This design concept should become the future trend of local food packaging design, which is more conducive to the sustainable development of local food.