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Fabrication And Characterization Of Polyglycerol Fatty Acid Ester/Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene Antifogging Film, Wei Lijuan, Yang Fuxin, Wu Jun, Xu Guangqian, Chen Jiyu, Wang Haili, Du Yunpeng

Food and Machinery

Objective The surfactant polyglycerol fatty acid ester (PGFE) was used for surface modification of biaxially oriented polypropylene film (BOPP) to perfect antifogging performance. Methods Used PGFE as an antifogging agent to prepared PGFE/BOPP antifogging film using a coating method. The present study was conducted to investigate the influence of different levels of PGFE on the antifogging performance, mechanical, optical, air and moisture permeability of BOPP film. Results Different levels of PGFE were coated on the film increased its tensile strength and haze, but reduced its light transmittance, oxygen permeability and water vapor permeability. The results showed that the PGFE/BOPP film …

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%.

On Establishment Of The“Co-Governance”Mechanism For Food Safety With Chinese Characteristics——“The Fifth National Science And Technology And Public Policy Forum·2016” Verview, Cao Yu, Dai Xin, Jiang Meishi, Zhu Wenpei, Zhu Xiangdong, Liu Xiaoqiong

Food and Machinery

At the Fifth National S&T and Public Policy Forum-Food Safety Risk Management and Public Policy, particlpating experts based on their professional background, reference the methods and tools of philosophy, law, management, sociology and so on, food safety and science and technology, food safety and philosophical reflection, food safety and policy response, food safety and social participation and other issues were discussed in depth. The conference reflects the latest thinking and research on the subject of domestic food safety strategy and scientific and technological innovation mechanism with Chinese characteristics, criticized “the only government theory”, “the only technical theory”, “the only industry …

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.

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.

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.

Interview With Paul Kilgus, Ben Halpern

Oral History Interviews & Transcripts

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2016 Nebraska Farm Custom Rates Statewide Survey Summary, Jim Jansen, Roger K. 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 …

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

Expression Of A Constitutively Active Nitrate Reductase Variant In Tobacco Reduces Tobacco-Specific Nitrosamine Accumulation In Cured Leaves And Cigarette Smoke, Jianli Lu, Leichen Zhang, Ramsey S. Lewis, Lucien Bovet, Simon Goepfert, Anne M. Jack, James D. Crutchfield, Huihua Ji, Ralph E. Dewey

Kentucky Tobacco Research and Development Center Faculty Publications

Burley tobaccos (Nicotiana tabacum) display a nitrogen-use-deficiency phenotype that is associated with the accumulation of high levels of nitrate within the leaf, a trait correlated with production of a class of compounds referred to as tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs). Two TSNA species, 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (NNK) and N-nitrosonornicotine (NNN), have been shown to be strong carcinogens in numerous animal studies. We investigated the potential of molecular genetic strategies to lower nitrate levels in burley tobaccos by overexpressing genes encoding key enzymes of the nitrogen-assimilation pathway. Of the various constructs tested, only the expression of a constitutively active nitrate reductase (NR) …

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 …

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?

Guide To The Oregon Wine Board Collection, Linfield College Archives

Linfield Archives Finding Aids

The Oregon Wine Board (OWB) collection provides a history of the involvement of the Board in Oregon’s wine industry. In addition, it includes the many processes that allow for an organization like the OWB to function properly and provide functional services to its community, including planning, research, marketing, and education.

Rural Grocery Stores-More Than Just Groceries, Jim Crandall

Cornhusker Economics

The National Rural Grocery Summit was held this week in Wichita, KS hosted by Kansas State University's Center for Engagement and Community Development. This was the 5th summit which is held every other year, focused on the Rural Grocery Initiative (RGI) "Strengthening Our Stores, Strengthening our Communities" program.

Complex Effects Of Value-Added Livestock Ventures, Matthew A. Diersen

Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)

Value-added agriculture ventures are generally touted as being positive for a region’s economy. A product formerly shipped elsewhere may now be processed or modified locally or regionally, providing additional employment and related economic activity. Ethanol production, for example, disrupts the pattern of sending corn out of a region, but usually occurs where corn production is already prevalent. Consider, instead, the implications of a new livestock production facility. In this article, observations are made at the state and county levels related to livestock ventures. Kingsbury County is examined for potential effects on the production agriculture (or farming) sector. A livestock venture …