Rainwater Harvesting For The Home And Farm,
2015
Utah State University Extension
Rainwater Harvesting For The Home And Farm, Matthew Palmer, Kohl Carter, Roslynn Brain, Shannon Cromwell
All Current Publications
This fact sheet covers the basic components of a rain harvesting system, Utah's laws for rain harvesting, how to estimate the volume of water storage you will need, ideas for increasing water pressure in your system, as well as tips and insights for building a rain harvesting system.
Is Imported Beef A Complement Or A Substitute For Domestic Beef?,
2015
Fort Hays State University
Is Imported Beef A Complement Or A Substitute For Domestic Beef?, Sunil P. Dhoubhadel, Azzeddine M. Azzam, Matthew C. Stockton
Cornhusker Economics
United States beef imports have been a controversial issue since 1958, which marked the beginning of major U.S. imports of beef from Australia. From the onset, U.S. beef producers have always been concerned with unrestricted beef imports fearing they would depress prices in the domestic market. In response to these fears, the U.S. Congress enacted the 1964 Meat Import law (P.L. 88-482) limiting red meat imports to approximately 7% of the then current domestic red meat production. This system was replaced by a beef Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ). Historically, TRQ countries rarely fill their quotas. The table on the next …
Explorations In Advancing Microalgae Productivity,
2015
CUNY Graduate Center
Explorations In Advancing Microalgae Productivity, Peter Neofotis
Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects
This thesis is part of an effort to advance microalgae cultivation for biofuel and high value products. The first chapters describe a large scale screening effort in which novel strains that hold great promise in large outdoor cultivation systems were isolated. Among these are strains of Scenedesmus obliquus, Borodinellopsis texensis, Chlorella sorokiniana, Ankistrodesmus, Coelastrella, and a previously uncharacterized species in the Chlamydomonadales. These species are characterized in terms of their phylogenetic relationship, biomass productivity, and, for some, lipid and carotenoid profiles under growth and stress conditions. Also discussed in regards to growth metabolism and oil …
The Importance Of Bioacoustics For Dolphin Welfare: Soundscape Characterization With Implications For Management,
2015
CUNY Graduate Center
The Importance Of Bioacoustics For Dolphin Welfare: Soundscape Characterization With Implications For Management, Heather Ruth Spence
Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects
Sound is the primary sensory modality for dolphins, yet policies mitigating anthropogenic sound exposure are limited in wild populations and even fewer noise policies or guidelines have been developed for governing dolphin welfare under human care. Concerns have been raised that dolphins under human care live in facilities that are too noisy, or are too acoustically sterile. However, these claims have not been evaluated to characterize facility soundscapes, and further, how they compare to wild soundscapes. The soundscape of a wild dolphin habitat off the coast of Quintana, Roo, Mexico was characterized based on Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) recordings over …
U.S. Drought Monitor, September 29, 2015,
2015
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Drought Monitor, September 29, 2015, Eric Luebehusen
United States Agricultural Commodities in Drought Archive
Drought map of U.S. for September 29, 2015 (9/29/15) 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.
Table Of Contents,
2015
Tuskegee University
South Africa's Agricultural Sector Twenty Years After Democracy (1994 To 2013),
2015
Stellenbosch University
South Africa's Agricultural Sector Twenty Years After Democracy (1994 To 2013), Jan C. Greyling, Nick Vink, Edward Mabaya
Professional Agricultural Workers Journal
Abstract
South Africa’s agricultural sector has undergone substantial policy reform since the dawn of democracy in 1994. Now, twenty years later, it is an opportune time to look back at this period to review key successes and failures. This article revisits South Africa’s context and policy at the start of this period, the reforms that followed, and evaluates the transformational effect (or lack thereof) on the sector. For this purpose, the article pulls from both qualitative sources and descriptive statistics to provide both a historical context and current perspective. The analysis shows that redistributive land reform and smallholder support programs …
Scaling Up Fruit And Vegetable Production: Is Machinery Sharing A Possibility?,
2015
Iowa State University
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 …
The Real Cost Of Going Clean: The Potential Impact Of South Africa's 2016 Carbon Tax On Agricultural Production,
2015
Western Cape Department of Agriculture, South Africa
The Real Cost Of Going Clean: The Potential Impact Of South Africa's 2016 Carbon Tax On Agricultural Production, Andrew Partridge, Leanne Cloete-Beets, Vanessa Barends
Professional Agricultural Workers Journal
No abstract provided.
Abridged Submission Guidelines,
2015
Tuskegee University
Abridged Submission Guidelines
Professional Agricultural Workers Journal
No abstract provided.
An Analysis Of The Characteristics And Practices Of Selected Alabama Small Livestock Producers: A Focus On Economics And Marketing,
2015
Tuskegee University
An Analysis Of The Characteristics And Practices Of Selected Alabama Small Livestock Producers: A Focus On Economics And Marketing, Jannette R. Bartlett, Nii O. Tackie, Mst Nusrat Jahan, Akua Adu-Gyamfi
Professional Agricultural Workers Journal
Abstract
The study examined the characteristics and practices of small livestock producers, focusing on economics and marketing. Data were obtained from a convenience sample of 121 small producers from several South Central Alabama counties, and were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including chi-square tests. The socioeconomic characteristics reflected a higher proportion of part-time farmers; a higher proportion with at most a two-year/technical degree or some college education; and a higher proportion with $40,000 or less annual household income. A majority had been farming more than thirty years, and most had small herds. Also, very few made profits; many sold animals live …
Plenary Presentation On George Washington Carver At The Professional Agricultural Workers Conference, 2014,
2015
World Food Prize
Plenary Presentation On George Washington Carver At The Professional Agricultural Workers Conference, 2014, Kenneth M. Quinn
Professional Agricultural Workers Journal
No abstract provided.
Screening Of Olive Cultivars For Tolerance To Fusicladium Oleagineum In South Africa,
2015
Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Province, Western Cape, South Africa, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
Screening Of Olive Cultivars For Tolerance To Fusicladium Oleagineum In South Africa, Zakhele Cyril Msimango
Professional Agricultural Workers Journal
Abstract
This study evaluated commercial olive cultivars for resistance to olive leaf spot (OLS). A growth chamber trial was undertaken with one temperature treatment (16°C) applied during inoculation while a relative humidity (RH) of above 80% was maintained. Plants were kept for 48 hours at 99% RH after inoculation and then moved to shade netted area for disease development at a temperature of 25±5°C. The results were used for categorizing the eight olive cultivars evaluated in this study according to their OLS susceptibility. ‘Frantoio’ was categorized as most tolerant; ‘Nandi’ and ‘Leccino’ were found to be moderately tolerant, and ‘Nocellara …
Influence Of Ph And Bulk Density On Carbon Dioxide Efflux In Three Urban Wetland Types,
2015
Southern University
Influence Of Ph And Bulk Density On Carbon Dioxide Efflux In Three Urban Wetland Types, Christopher Chappell, Andra Johnson
Professional Agricultural Workers Journal
Abstract
The aim of this study was to understand soil carbon dioxide (CO2) efflux of three different urban wetlands and how pH and bulk density relate to soil CO2 efflux of each wetland. The three wetlands were bottomland, upland, and shrub/scrub. The study was conducted over a twenty week period using the Li-Cor 8100 “closed chamber” method to measure soil CO2 efflux. The findings show that the bottomland wetland efflux was significantly higher than the shrub/scrub and upland wetland. The pH of shrub/scrub was significantly higher than the upland. The bulk density of the bottomland was …
George Washington Carver And The Ancient Egyptian Connection,
2015
Elements 4 Nature
George Washington Carver And The Ancient Egyptian Connection, Jon Adkins
Professional Agricultural Workers Journal
No abstract provided.
Assessing Small And Medium-Sized Farmers' Willingness To Produce Alternative Biofuel Feedstocks,
2015
Southern University
Assessing Small And Medium-Sized Farmers' Willingness To Produce Alternative Biofuel Feedstocks, Andra Johnson, Charles Butler
Professional Agricultural Workers Journal
Abstract
The study assessed the willingness of small and medium-sized farmers to produce alternative biofuel crops in Louisiana and Mississippi. Data were collected from a random sample of 304 participants. The results revealed that the majority of the respondents were males, African Americans, over 50 years, part-time farmers, and a third earned less than $1,000 per year from farming. Most of the respondents (75%) indicated an interest in alternative fuel development, and 72% do not use alternative fuels in their operations. Also, a majority of respondents (83%) indicated that they would like to learn more about opportunities for alternative fuel …
Nexus 2014/15: Carver 150th, Cooperative Extension 100th, And 1890 Land Grant 125th Birth Year Anniversaries,
2015
Tuskegee University
Nexus 2014/15: Carver 150th, Cooperative Extension 100th, And 1890 Land Grant 125th Birth Year Anniversaries, Walter A. Hill
Professional Agricultural Workers Journal
No abstract provided.
Assessing The Impacts Of Inorganic And Organic Fertilizer On Crop Performance Under A Microirrigation-Plastic Mulch Regime,
2015
Earth University
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 …
Downstream Pollution: Do Gender And Emotion Matter?,
2015
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Downstream Pollution: Do Gender And Emotion Matter?, Marianna Khachaturyan, Gary D. Lynne, Natalia Czap
Cornhusker Economics
Gender differences are a subject of interest to many disciplines, including economics when it comes to strategic behavior, environmental studies when it comes to environmental attitudes and behavior, and psychology when it comes, among many other topics, to differences in emotion expression and reaction. To study a number of questions related to conservation decisions in the context of downstream water pollution, including gender differences and effect of emotions, a laboratory experiment was conducted in the Experimental and Behavioral Economics Laboratory of the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In total 216 students and members of the public …
U.S. Drought Monitor, September 22, 2015,
2015
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Drought Monitor, September 22, 2015, Eric Luebehusen
United States Agricultural Commodities in Drought Archive
Drought map of U.S. for September 22, 2015 (9/22/15) 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.
