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Study On A New Type Of Continuous Belt Rice Steamer, Hou Yaru, Liu Yude, Liu Yongxin

Food and Machinery

A new prototype of continuous belt rice steamer was proposed. Firstly, an introduction of working principle was made, and then by experiments and calculations, the parameters for steaming and cleaning processes were obtained respectively. The problems were also illustrated, such as running speed in steaming, how to controlling of the rice softness, and the operation of the spray system. Experimental results showed that the newly presented rice steamer had numerous benefits, such as simplified structure, fewer breakdown proportion, less service requirements, adjustable output, integration of cooking and cleaning,etc, which make it fit the concept for modern product design.

Research On Effects Of Chicken Eggshell Dark Spots On Chicken Egg Storage, Zhang Mingrong, Ye Jinsong, Zhang Zili, Li Xinyang, Wang Chengcheng, Cai Yunqiong

Food and Machinery

The egg shells with different dark spots coverage (0%, 10%, 30%, 60%) were selected to study the influence of dark spots on the eggs’ storage properties. The quality indexes of eggs including freshness indexes (weight loss, relative density, yolk index, egg white pH value, Haugh unit, etc.) and microbial indexes(total bacterial counts, E. coli, mold, Salmonella, etc.)were analysed during storage. The results showed that the rate of freshness declined and microbial growth of dark spots eggs were faster than those normal. Morover, with the increase of egg shell dark spots coverage, the freshness declining and the microbe growing became faster …

Study On Microwave-Assisted Extraction And Antioxidation Of Polysaccharides From Water Chestnut, Zhang Huixiang, Yang Shijun, Zeng Jin

Food and Machinery

The water chestnut as raw material, the extraction conditions of polysaccharide were studied by single factor and orthogonal experiment, antioxidant activity on polysaccharide from water chestnut was detected, respectively. The results showed that with distilled water as extraction solvent, extracting process of polysaccharide from water chestnut had microwave power of 600 W, solid-liquid ratio of 1∶15, extracting time of 3 min, under these conditions, the extraction rate of polysaccharide could reach 8.12%, and the polysaccharide purity could up to 83.2%. The polysaccharide from water chestnut had strong reduction power and scavenging ability to hydroxyl radicals in the range of 0.01～0.10 …

Optimization Of Extraction Conditions Of Freshwater Snail Salt Soluble Protein And Its Processing Properties, Wang Bohua, Zhu Baohong, Yang Pinhong, Cao Zhen, Wang Tingyun, Chen Huimin

Food and Machinery

The resource of freshwater snail is very rich in China, but its processed products are not very much. Using salt soluble protein as a natural food additive in meat products can improve its quality. Extraction conditions were optimized using salt soluble protein yield, and determined the main processing properties such as emulsification capability, foaming capability and water-holding capability. The Results showed that freshwater snail salt soluble protein yield can reach 13.6％ when NaCl concentration was 0.7 mol/L, pH 8.0, extraction time and solid-liquid ratio of 1∶6 for 24 hours. The best emulsification ability and emulsification stability index were 27.67 m …

Optimization Of Microwave Assisted Extraction Process Of Lignans In Cinnamomum Camphora Leaf, Zhou Haixu, Li Zhonghai, Zhan Ghui, Lai Yongjiao

Food and Machinery

An efficient microwave assisted extraction procedure for the lignans from the leaves of Cinnamomum camphora was investigated and optimized. Response surface methodology (RSM) based on a three-level four-factor Box Behnken Design (BBD) was employed to optimize the extraction conditions. The best extraction conditions were as follows: microwave time 5 min, ratio of material to ethanol 1∶26 (g/mL), ethanol concentration 80%, microwave temperature 60 ℃. Under the optimization conditions, the experimental yield of lignans was 42.69%, which was well matched with the predictive yield of 42.95%.

The Farm Newsletter, Usu Student Organic Farm

USU Student Organic Farm Newsletter

Pick up on Tuesday of next week (July 5th) will be moved to Wednesday (July 6th) in order to accommodate those share holders who are out of town for Independence Day. Please email if this creates conflicts so separate arragngements can be made.

Guide To The Phillip Devito Collection, Linfield College Archives

Linfield Archives Finding Aids

The Phillip DeVito Collection contains documentation in the form of articles, letters, photos, awards, and other artifacts from Mr. DeVito’s career and his contribution to development of the wine and hospitality industries of Oregon.

Farm Program Update: Arc And Plc Support, Bradley D. Lubben

Cornhusker Economics

As commodity prices have fallen substantially since 2012, crop revenue and farm income have suffered. To illustrate, the national marketing year average price for corn has fallen from a record high of $6.89 per bushel in the 2012/2013 marketing year to a projected $3.50 per bushel for the 2016/2017 marketing year, based on supply and demand estimates published by USDA in June. With similar price weakness across other crops, the impact on crop revenue and farm income has been dramatic. U.S. net farm income is projected to fall to $54.8 billion for 2016, more than 50% below the record $123.3 …

U.S. Drought Monitor, June 21, 2016, Eric Luebehusen

United States Agricultural Commodities in Drought Archive

Drought map of U.S. for June 21, 2016 (6/21/16) plus: U.S. crop areas experiencing drought (map), Approximate percentage of crop located in drought, by state (bar graph), Percent of crop area located in drought, past 52 weeks (line graph) for: Corn, Soybeans, Hay, Cattle, Winter wheat.

The Farm Newsletter, Usu Student Organic Farm

USU Student Organic Farm Newsletter

Basil-Mint Sauce. Recipe by http://www.eatingwell.com

This healthy herb sauce recipe brings together mint, basil and ground coriander. Use as a healthy sauce for topping chicken, fish or pasta.

Guide To The Elk Cove Vineyards Collection, Linfield College Archives

Linfield Archives Finding Aids

This collection is a compilation of various publications, newspapers, and photographs regarding the Elk Cove Vineyards, spanning from its beginnings in 1974 to 2014. The publications all make mention of Elk Cove.

Detection And Quantification Of Airborne Conidia Of Fusarium Circinatum, The Causal Agent Of Pine Pitch Canker, From Two California Sites Using A Real Time-Pcr Approach Combined With A Simple Spore Trapping Method, Wolfgang Schweigkofler, Kerry O'Donnell, Matteo Garbelotto

Wolfgang Schweigkofler

Pinus radiata (Monterey pine), a tree native to coastal California and Mexico, is widely planted worldwide for timber production. A major threat to Monterey pine plantations is the fungal disease pine pitch canker, caused by Fusarium circinatum (Hypocreales). We present a novel trapping approach using filter paper in combination with a rapid molecular method to detect the presence of inoculum in the air. The assay is also useful for diagnosing the presence of the pathogen on plants. The test is based on the F. circinatum specific primer pair CIRC1A-CIRC4A, which amplifies a 360-bp DNA fragment in the intergenic spacer region …

Interview With Paul Kilgus, Ben Halpern

Oral History Interviews & Transcripts

No abstract provided.

2016 Nebraska Farm Custom Rates Statewide Survey Summary, Jim Jansen, Roger Wilson

Cornhusker Economics

Many Nebraska agricultural producers hire custom operators to perform machinery services for their farms and ranches across the state. The 2016 Nebraska Custom Rates Survey summarizes the current rates charged for specific machinery operations. Prices paid for these services become more critical as profit margins tighten because of lower commodity prices.

Exploration Of Chemical And Biological Management Strategies For Diaphorina Citri The Primary Vector Of Candidatus Liberibacter Asiaticus, Gretta Marie Sharp

Biology Theses

Diaphorina citri (Hemipteran: Psyllidae), the Asian citrus psyllid, is a phloem-feeding, invasive species endemic to southern Asia that was first identified in the United States in Florida in 1998. Since introduction, D. citri has spread across the major citrus growing regions of the United States. This is of great concern to the citrus industry because D. citri is the primary vector of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus the causal agent of Haunglongbing (HLB). Haunglongbing is the most economically devastating disease of citrus causing an estimated 8.92 billion dollars lost in revenue and 4.62 billion dollars lost in gross domestic product between 2006-2007 …

Comparison Of Synthetic Versus Organic Herbicides/Insecticides On Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi In Abelmoschus Esculentus, Ariel Freidenreich

FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) play a crucial role in improving the growth of a vast majority of plants. Past researchers have discovered that agricultural practices have a significant negative effect on the diversity of AMF. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi are reported to enhance plant nutrient uptake, stress tolerance, and soil aggregate formation which are key aspects of productive low-input farming. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of four pesticides on the ability of AMF to colonize the roots of okra plants (Abelmoschus esculentus). The pesticides being tested include two synthetic chemicals (glyphosate and carbaryl) and …

Herbicide Resistantsorghum Mutants, Ismail M. Dweikat

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

This disclosure provides for four different sorghum mutants that exhibit resistance to ALS-inhibiting herbicides. This dis closure also provides for methods of using such Sorghum mutants that exhibit resistance to ALS-inhibiting herbicides in breeding methods to make Sorghum hybrids, varieties, or lines. The Sorghum hybrids, varieties, and lines provided in this disclosure can be used in methods of controlling weeds.

The Farm Newsletter, Usu Student Organic Farm

USU Student Organic Farm Newsletter

Limeade with a Touch of Mint. Recipe by Elise Bauer

Working Capital Is Disappearing, Tina Barrett

Cornhusker Economics

Why is everyone talking about working Capital? It seems just about every farm management topic/ article/presentation is talking about working capital these days. We’ve heard experts talk about “Cash is King” for years but why is it really important?

Quantification Of Carbohydrates In Grape Tissues Using Capillary Zone Electrophoresis, Lu Zhao, Ann M. Chanon, Nabanita Chattopadhyay, Imed E. Dami, Joshua J. Blakeslee

Kentucky Tobacco Research and Development Center Faculty Publications

Soluble sugars play an important role in freezing tolerance in both herbaceous and woody plants, functioning in both the reduction of freezing-induced dehydration and the cryoprotection of cellular constituents. The quantification of soluble sugars in plant tissues is, therefore, essential in understanding freezing tolerance. While a number of analytical techniques and methods have been used to quantify sugars, most of these are expensive and time-consuming due to complex sample preparation procedures which require the derivatization of the carbohydrates being analyzed. Analysis of soluble sugars using capillary zone electrophoresis (CZE) under alkaline conditions with direct UV detection has previously been used …