Rochester Institute of Technology
Utah State University
University of Nebraska--Lincoln
University of Kentucky
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
West Virginia University
An Evaluation Of U.S. Horseback Riding Instruction Certifications: Availability, Acquisition, Barriers, And Industry Need,
2023
Utah State University
An Evaluation Of U.S. Horseback Riding Instruction Certifications: Availability, Acquisition, Barriers, And Industry Need, Makenna L. Osborne
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this mixed-methods study is to analyze the U.S. equine industry’s availability of riding instruction certification options, describe the relationship between professional certification and the self-efficacy of horseback riding instructors in the U.S., and explore the expectations that consumers have of instructors and instructor selection criteria. Two surveys were developed and sent out to instructors and consumers aligned with the research objectives designed to collect information on instructors’ self- perception of self-efficacy after certifying their perceived barriers to receiving certification, and consumers’ selection criteria for instructors. The average certified instructor was extremely satisfied with their decision to pursue …
Student Perceptions Of Male And Female Instructors In A Post-Secondary Welding Course,
2023
Utah State University
Student Perceptions Of Male And Female Instructors In A Post-Secondary Welding Course, S. Kjersti R. Decker
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Agricultural mechanics and welding have traditionally been perceived to be careers reserved for males, yet more females have entered professions using welding such as agricultural education. This research was developed because of the lack of gender research in welding. The purpose of this study was to examine students’ perceptions of learning from a male instructor versus a female instructor in a post-secondary welding course. We examined associations and differences between students’ preference of a male and a female welding instructor as well as individual self-efficacy and perceptions towards using welding technology. The population for this study was undergraduate students and …
Solar Grazing As A Possible Vegetation Management Solution: A Budget Analysis,
2023
University of Arkansas
Solar Grazing As A Possible Vegetation Management Solution: A Budget Analysis, Byron Louk
Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Undergraduate Honors Theses
A growing response to climate change among agricultural producers is to integrate renewable energy production in their portfolio of enterprises. Nonetheless, land use competition for agricultural production and solar energy production exists. To alleviate some of this competition, and possibly generate income for sheep grazers, photovoltaic (PV) system operators may save on operations and maintenance by grazing forages under solar panels rather than using mechanical or chemical means of vegetation management. “Solar grazing” operations have been shown to be economically feasible for PV system operators who own the land and pay for sheep grazing as a method of vegetation management, …
Understanding The Operations And Decision-Making Of Cow-Calf Farmers In Northwest Arkansas,
2023
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Understanding The Operations And Decision-Making Of Cow-Calf Farmers In Northwest Arkansas, Clayton Weyl
Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Undergraduate Honors Theses
Societal pressure on farmers has become a more central part of the rhetoric surrounding livestock production. This study includes farmers in the discourse on the rhetoric surrounding climate change via interviews and simulations tailored to their operation. Previous research has addressed regenerative agricultural practices and conditions that influence farmer decision-making, but little research has analyzed decision-making in tandem with environmental practices. The literature reveals that cow-calf producer decision-making is influenced by their reliance on cattle as an income source, and farmers overall choose climate-friendly practices based on their perceptions about climate change. The goal of this research was to gather …
Accurate Irrigation Water Flow Measurement In Pipes,
2023
Utah State University
Accurate Irrigation Water Flow Measurement In Pipes, Burdette Barker, Cody Zesiger, Matt Yost
All Current Publications
Flow measurement is an important component of water management. There are many methods that can be used to measure water flow, and different methods and technologies are used for pipe flow as compared to open channel (canal) flow. In this fact sheet, we cover only pipe flow, and for that, only technologies that are most common in conventional irrigation practice. We also address some basic principles of flow measurement along with some pros and cons for different measurement technologies.
Implementing Bos Indicus-Influenced Cattle In Utah For Hybrid Vigor,
2023
Utah State University
Implementing Bos Indicus-Influenced Cattle In Utah For Hybrid Vigor, Reganne K. Briggs, Matthew D. Garcia
All Current Publications
Crossbreeding is a tool that cattle producers have used for decades. Hybrid vigor is one of the products of crossing breeding. One way to maximize hybrid vigor is by introducing Bos indicus genetics in a herd. Santa Gertrudis cattle are a great option for introducing Bos indicus genetics.
Mycorrhizal Symbioses And Plant Interactions,
2023
CREA Research Centre for Vegetable and Ornamental Crops, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Via dei Fiori 8, 51012 Pescia, PT, Italy
Mycorrhizal Symbioses And Plant Interactions, Domenico Prisa
Karbala International Journal of Modern Science
The growing interest in mycorrhizal fungi in agriculture is related to their symbiotic relationships with cultivated plants. Thanks to functional genomics approaches, mycorrhizae and symbioses with host plants have emerged for their fea-tures. Besides improving nutritional supply, plant-fungal interactions increase plants' tolerance to abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity and cold, as well as their resistance to diseases. Recent studies have investigated the interactions between plants and mycorrhizae, however the mechanisms often remain unclear. Indeed, plants in the field are affected by various stresses and results often appear contradictory. This review is aimed at presenting the most relevant studies in …
Exploring The Applicability Of The Science Communication Research Agenda To Agricultural Communications Scholarship,
2023
Texas A&M University
Exploring The Applicability Of The Science Communication Research Agenda To Agricultural Communications Scholarship, Jean A. Parrella, Holli R. Leggette, Madalynn P. Kainer, Mckenna L. Bush
Journal of Applied Communications
Agricultural communications scholars do not use a national research agenda to guide their research, which could be limiting the impact and rigor of the discipline. In this commentary, we argue that agricultural communications scholars should adopt the science communication research agenda published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in 2017 because the goals of science communication, outlined in the agenda, are relevant to agriculture. Members of the committee who developed the agenda study science communication in contexts of food, agriculture, life sciences, the environment, political science, health, nutrition, and psychology, among others. They developed the agenda with …
External Perceptions Of The Oklahoma Youth Expo's March 2020 Covid-19 Response,
2023
Oklahoma State University
External Perceptions Of The Oklahoma Youth Expo's March 2020 Covid-19 Response, Bree Rosman, Quisto Settle, Nathan Smith, Morgan Pfeiffer
Journal of Applied Communications
Livestock shows are a prevalent part of youth agricultural programs in the United States, but they are not well understood, particularly in terms of risk and crisis communication. Through in-depth qualitative interviews, this study evaluated the perceptions of Oklahoma agricultural education instructors, Extension agents, and parents of youth exhibiting at the 2020 Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE). The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic caused the stock show to cancel in the middle of its schedule. The study evaluated perceptions of the event through the lens of crisis communication as it relates to brand reputation and crisis management. The study was guided …
Developing Writing Self-Efficacy: Perspectives From Agricultural Communications Students,
2023
Iowa State University
Developing Writing Self-Efficacy: Perspectives From Agricultural Communications Students, Haley M. Banwart, Shuyang Qu
Journal of Applied Communications
While there is mounting consensus writing is an essential skill required of agricultural communications graduates, there are opposing views as to what educators can do to improve students’ writing education and performance. Self-efficacy research provides one perspective for exploring the relationship between students’ performance and their beliefs in their writing abilities. The purpose of this study was to qualitatively explore how agricultural communications students perceive their writing self-efficacy and what underlying sources shape their self-efficacy beliefs. The findings confirmed agricultural communications students use a variety of sources to inform their self-efficacy beliefs including their interpretations of their writing performance and …
Reviving The Roots: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study Of Black Women In Agriculture And The Influence Of Post-Secondary Education,
2023
Liberty University
Reviving The Roots: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study Of Black Women In Agriculture And The Influence Of Post-Secondary Education, Alvianna Woodard-Davis
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the perceptions and lived experiences of twenty Black women in the southern United States and the influence of post-secondary education on agricultural science. Two theories guided this study, Maslow's hierarchy of needs and Crenshaw’s intersectionality theory. When considering the five levels of Maslow's hierarchy, coupled with Black women's marginality as identified by the intersectionality theory, the research helped better define the relationship between Black women in agriculture and the referenced theories. Criterion sampling was used to identify ten experienced Black female producers and ten agriculture students to determine the trend. …
Junior Achievement Award Ii-J "The Just Weeds" Junior Gardeners,
2023
University of North Florida
Junior Achievement Award Ii-J "The Just Weeds" Junior Gardeners, Mandarin Garden Club
Mandarin Garden Club Scrapbooks
Scrapbook includes letters, awards, and scheduled programs. Cover material: Plastic. Size: 11 1/2" × 9 x 1".
Why I Should Plant A Tree 5-J "The Just Weeds" Junior Gardeners,
2023
University of North Florida
Why I Should Plant A Tree 5-J "The Just Weeds" Junior Gardeners, Mandarin Garden Club
Mandarin Garden Club Scrapbooks
Scrapbook includes handwritten descriptions and images of trees. Cover material: Plastic. Size: 11 1/2" × 9 1/16 x 1/2".
Florida Wild Flowers 3-J "The Just Weeds",
2023
University of North Florida
Florida Wild Flowers 3-J "The Just Weeds", Mandarin Garden Club
Mandarin Garden Club Scrapbooks
Scrapbook includes images, handwritten descriptions, and hand drawn pictures. Cover material: Plastic. Size: 11 1/2" × 9 x 1 1/2".
Just Weeds Dist. Iv,
2023
University of North Florida
Just Weeds Dist. Iv, Mandarin Garden Club
Mandarin Garden Club Scrapbooks
Scrapbook includes descriptions, hand drawn plant illustrations, and plants. Cover material: Plastic. Size: 11 1/2" × 9 x 1/2 x 1".
Birds Seen In Florida "The Just Weeds" Junior Gardeners,
2023
University of North Florida
Birds Seen In Florida "The Just Weeds" Junior Gardeners, Mandarin Garden Club
Mandarin Garden Club Scrapbooks
Scrapbook includes descriptions and hand drawn bird illustrations. Cover material: Plastic. Size: 11 1/16" ×9 x 1/2".
Leaf Area Index And Light Interception In African Violets (Streptocarpus Sect. Saintpaulia),
2023
Murray State University
Leaf Area Index And Light Interception In African Violets (Streptocarpus Sect. Saintpaulia), Chintakunta Keerthi Reddy, Venkat Sai Chatla
Scholars Week
LEAF AREA INDEX AND LIGHT INTERCEPTION IN AFRICAN VIOLETS
(Streptocarpus sect. Saintpaulia)
ABSTRACT Chintakunta Keerthi Reddy, Venkat Sai Chatla Hutson School of Agriculture Mentor: Dr. Megan Taylor
African violets are a genus of six flowering plants from tropical eastern Africa, commonly known as Saintpaulias. They can thrive indoors in low light conditions and bloom all year round. They require less light than other blooming plants and can bloom during regular daylight hours in the US and Canada if given proper exposure. Several light intensities were used for the African violet (Streptocarpus sect. Saintpaulia) experiment, which showed a significant variation in …
Effects Of Salinity, Alkalinity, And Acidity On Crop Growth And Development On Pea (Pisum Sativum),
2023
Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky.
Effects Of Salinity, Alkalinity, And Acidity On Crop Growth And Development On Pea (Pisum Sativum), Laxmi Prasanna Shakamudi, Rasagna Chamakura, Vineela Bathula
Scholars Week
Effects of salinity, alkalinity, and acidity on crop growth and development
on pea (Pisum sativum)
Authors: Laxmi Prasanna Shakamudi, Rasagna Chamakura, Vineela Bathula
Mentor: Dr. Megan Taylor
Hutson school of agriculture, Murray state university
Pea (Pisum sativum) is one of the vegetables that belong to the Fabaceae family, is a pulse crop that has been widely used and cultivated in all parts of the world. As with many crops pea plants also experience abiotic stresses that affect the plant’s growth, development, and productivity. Abiotic stresses that affect crop growth and development include soil salinity, alkalinity, and …
Effects Of Planting Depth Of Soybean (Glycine Max) On Growth And Development,
2023
Murray State University
Effects Of Planting Depth Of Soybean (Glycine Max) On Growth And Development, Hannah Dejournett, Mallory White, Mason Welden
Scholars Week
Effects of Planting Depth of Soybean (Glycine max) on Growth and Development
Hutson School of Agriculture, Murray, KY
Mentor: Dr. Megan Taylor
Hannah DeJournett, Mallory White, Mason Welden
The objective of this study was to examine the effects of soybean (Glycine max) seed placement on growth and development. Several abiotic and biotic factors influence germination and emergence, planting depth is no exception. Planting depth is a management practice that can be controlled at the time of planting, making it an ideal candidate for experimentation. To determine the effect of planting depth on soybeans, soybeans were established at different depths. Previous …
Effect Of Seed Storage On Germination Of Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.), Corn (Zea Mays), And Soybean (Glycine Max),
2023
Murray State University
Effect Of Seed Storage On Germination Of Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.), Corn (Zea Mays), And Soybean (Glycine Max), Sangam Dangal, Disha Ande, Harshaditya Bijapuri
Scholars Week
Effect of Seed Storage on Germination of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), Corn (Zea mays), and Soybean (Glycine max)
Disha Ande, Harshaditya Bijapuri, Sangam Dangal, Dr. Megan Taylor
Hutson School of Agriculture, Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky
Disha.ande@gmail.com, Harshadityabijapuri@gmail.com, Sangamdangal121@gmail.com
Seed germination is an essential stage in the plant cycle for growth and development, resulting in the yield's quantity and quality. It is a complex process that is influenced by various biotic and abiotic factors. The storage of seeds leading up to planting is an essential management practice of crop production, as it directly …
