2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013

Paper #   131498088   Smooth Sliding Mode Control for Trajectory Tracking of Greenhouse Spraying Mobile Robot
Citation:  Paper number  131498088,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131498088) @2013
Authors:   Guoqin Gao, Yi Ren, Haiyan Zhou, Zhiming Fang
Keywords:   Smooth sliding mode control trajectory tracking mobile robot greenhouse spraying
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Paper #   131538975   In-Field Performance of Hay Balers Using DGPS
Citation:  Paper number  131538975,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131538975) @2013
Authors:   Robert D. Grisso, Geoffrey Moxley, Erin G Webb, John S. Cundiff, Shahab Webb
Keywords:   Balers energy crop geo-referenced data harvest herbaceous biomass machinery management.
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Paper #   131539003   Parametric Study of Machinery Management Relationships on Forage Equipment
Citation:  Paper number  131539003,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131539003) @2013
Authors:   Robert D. Grisso, Erin G Webb, John S. Cundiff, Shahab Webb
Keywords:   Balers energy crop geo-referenced data harvest herbaceous biomass machinery management.
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Paper #   131546172   Failures of Geomembrane Liners for Agricultural Waste Storage Ponds
Citation:  Paper number  131546172,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131546172) @2013
Authors:   Benjamin C. Doerge, Cherie E. Lafleur
Keywords:   Failures geomembranes pond liners manure storage ponds agricultural waste.
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Paper #   131547529   Growing Bioenergy Feedstocks on Hog Effluent Spray Fields- an Economic, Environmental, and Energy Assessment
Citation:  Paper number  131547529,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131547529) @2013
Authors:   Kevin R Caffrey, Matthew B Whitfield, Joshua L Johnson, Matthew W Veal, Mari S Chinn
Keywords:   Sweet Sorghum Bermudagrass North Carolina Spray Field Pig Manure Ethanol Bioenergy Energy Balance Life Cycle Assessment Economic Analysis.
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Paper #   131551475   Insulated Wood Pier Foundation for Hoop Houses
Citation:  Paper number  131551475,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131551475) @2013
Authors:   David R Bohnhoff
Keywords:   Pier Foundation Wood Foundation High Tunnel Hoop House Polytunnel.
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Paper #   131559786   Effects of regulated deficit irrigation and phosphorus fertilizers on yield, water use efficiency and total soluble solids of tomato
Citation:  Paper number  131559786,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131559786) @2013
Authors:   Mohamed Elsayed Abuarab, Mohamed Mohamed Shahien, Ahmed Mahrous Hassan
Keywords:   Deficit irrigation Surface drip irrigation phosphorus fertilizers WUE Yield TSS
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Paper #   131562442   Laboratory Evaluation of a Turn Compensation Control System for a Ground Sprayer
Citation:  Paper number  131562442,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131562442) @2013
Authors:   Wesley M. Porter, Yeyin Shi, Jorge A. Rascon, Randal K. Taylor, Paul A. Weckler
Keywords:   Pulse-width modulation spray misapplication Contour Spraying GPS rate control
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Paper #   131562451   Comparison of a Belt and Auger Conveyance System for a Cotton Stripper Header
Citation:  Paper number  131562451,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131562451) @2013
Authors:   Wesley M. Porter, John D. Wanjura, Randal K. Taylor, Michael D. Buser, Edward M. Barnes
Keywords:   Cotton Stripper Cross Auger Fiber Quality cotton harvest
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Paper #   131569717   Development of an UGV System for Measuring Crop Conditions in Precision Aerial Application
Citation:  Paper number  131569717,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131569717) @2013
Authors:   Yongjun Zheng, Yubin Lan, Bo Xu, Zhigang Wang, Yu Tan, Shumao Wang
Keywords:   Unmanned ground vehicle crop condition data acquisition precision agriculture aerial application
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Paper #   131570935   Effects of selected predictors on Utah Farm Owner/Operators' agricultural confined space hazard perceptions
Citation:  Paper number  131570935,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131570935) @2013
Authors:   Michael L Pate, Xin Dai
Keywords:   Confined spaces farm owner/operators safety injury risks education
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Paper #   131570965   Measurement of Combine Losses for Corn and Soybeans in Brazil
Citation:  Paper number  131570965,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131570965) @2013
Authors:   Marvin R. Paulsen, Francisco A.C. Pinto, Darly G. de Sena Jr., Rodrigo S. Zandonadi, Solenir Ruffato, Anderson Costa, Vilmar A. Ragagnin, Mary-Grace C. Danao
Keywords:   Soybeans corn combines harvesting losses losses post-harvest losses Brazil.
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Paper #   131574280   Dynamic and distributed Infield-Planning System for Harvesting
Citation:  Paper number  131574280,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131574280) @2013
Authors:   Max Reinecke, Hans-Peter Grothaus, Gerhard Hembach, Stephan Scheuren, Ronny Hartanto
Keywords:   Harvesting Planning
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Paper #   131574361   Sugarcane Harvesting System: a Critical Overview
Citation:  Paper number  131574361,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131574361) @2013
Authors:   Shaochun Ma, Manoj Karkee, Qin Zhang
Keywords:   biofuel feedstocks; sugarcane harvesting; environmental consequences; cost-effectiveness; sustainability.
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Paper #   131575514   Compact Power Equipment Troubleshooting Training: Formative Assessment using Think-Aloud Pair Problem Solving
Citation:  Paper number  131575514,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131575514) @2013
Authors:   Caitlin Young, Michael L Pate
Keywords:   Troubleshooting Assessment Off-road equipment training problem solving.
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Paper #   131577046   Development of Fast-Hardening Calcium Phosphate Cements using Micro/Nano Horse Bone Powders
Citation:  Paper number  131577046,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131577046) @2013
Authors:   Jangho Kim, Ki-Taek Lim, Soo Jung Baik, Jong Hoon Chung
Keywords:   Calcium phosphate Horse bones Bioceramics Cell engineering Bone tissue engineering.
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Paper #   131577119   Development of rapid diagnosis technology for pig disease
Citation:  Paper number  131577119,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131577119) @2013
Authors:   H J Kim, J T Hong, B K Yoo, Giyoung Kim, S Kim
Keywords:   Key Words: Porcine proliferative enteropathy (PPE) rapid diagnosis pig feces Lawsonia
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Paper #   131577649   Electricity Generation, and Organic Matters and Nutrients Removal Using Microbial Fuel Cells for Swine Wastewater of Different Pretreatment
Citation:  Paper number  131577649,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131577649) @2013
Authors:   Hongjian Lin, Xiao Wu, Curtis Miller, Jun Zhu
Keywords:   ammonium recovery; kinetics; zeolite; granular activated carbon; external resistors.
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Paper #   131578073   Particle size measurement by static and dynamic image analysis for processed woody biomass crops
Citation:  Paper number  131578073,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131578073) @2013
Authors:   Philippe Savoie, Guillaume Pilon, Sudhagar Mani
Keywords:   particle sieving chopped biomass willow processed image length
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Paper #   131578419   Field and Economic Performance of Three Tractor Models for Ploughing Operations in Sandy-clay soil of Nigeria
Citation:  Paper number  131578419,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131578419) @2013
Authors:   Adewale Olaniyi Adewoyin, Emmanuel Atoo Ajav
Keywords:   Soil types Ploughing depth Tractor speed Field performance Profit.
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Paper #   131578832   The Design and Fabrication of a Rotatable Guarded Hot Box (RGHB) Capable of Static Pressure Application
Citation:  Paper number  131578832,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131578832) @2013
Authors:   Andrew J Holstein, David R Bohnhoff
Keywords:   Building Envelope; Heat and Mass Transfer; Guarded Hot Box; Thermal Conductivity; Thermal Resistance; Air Infiltration
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Paper #   131579954   An Approach to Farm Management Information Systems Using Task-Specific, Collaborative Mobile Apps and Cloud Storage Services
Citation:  Paper number  131579954,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131579954) @2013
Authors:   Jonathan T Welte, Aaron C Ault, Cyrus Bowman, Steven Ellis, Dennis R Buckmaster, Daniel Ess, James V Krogmeier
Keywords:   Data Management Mobile Apps Cloud Storage Usability Distributed Data Model.
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Paper #   131580044   Ammonia and Greenhouse Gas Emissions of a Modern U.S. Swine Breeding-Gestation-Farrowing Facility
Citation:  Paper number  131580044,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131580044) @2013
Authors:   John P Stinn, Hongwei Xin, Timothy A Shepherd, Hong Li, Robert T Burns
Keywords:   Ammonia Greenhouse Gas Aerial Emissions Deep-pit Swine Gestation and Farrowing.
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Paper #   131580588   Demonstration Scale Roll Press Compaction of Corn Stover and Corn Cobs
Citation:  Paper number  131580588,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131580588) @2013
Authors:   Nalladurai Kaliyan, R. Vance Morey, David R. Schmidt
Keywords:   Biomass Logistics Corn Cobs Corn Stover Roll Press Compaction Tub Grinding.
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Paper #   131580611   Life Cycle Assessment of Corn Stover Torrefaction Plant Integrated with a Corn Ethanol Plant and a Coal Fired Power Plant
Citation:  Paper number  131580611,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131580611) @2013
Authors:   Nalladurai Kaliyan, R. Vance Morey, Douglas G. Tiffany, Won F. Lee
Keywords:   Corn Ethanol Corn Stover Coal-fired Electricity Greenhouse Gas Emissions Life Cycle Assessment Torrefaction.
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Paper #   131581692   Comparison of application strategies for fixed-media treatment of turkey processing wastewater
Citation:  Paper number  131581692,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131581692) @2013
Authors:   Chen Wang, Karen Marie Mancl, Olli Heikki Tuovinen
Keywords:   wastewater treatment sand bioreactors demand-dosing and time-dosing BOD5 turkey processing wastewater.
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Paper #   131582166   Investigation of oil extraction from non-food sunflower seeds and meats for future jet fuel production
Citation:  Paper number  131582166,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131582166) @2013
Authors:   Xianhui Zhao, Lin Wei, James Julson, Wangda Qu, Chunkai Shi
Keywords:   Sunflower oilseeds; vegetable oil; jet fuel; frequency; oil extraction efficiency.
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Paper #   131583136   Cold Temperature Impacts on Treatment of Meat Processing Wastewater
Citation:  Paper number  131583136,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131583136) @2013
Authors:   Karen M Mancl, Rashmi S Gaur, Olli H Tuovinen
Keywords:   Ammonia biofilter biological treatment nitrification turkey slaughterhouse wastewater.
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Paper #   131583250   Finite element modeling of phosphorus leaching through floodplain soils dominated by preferential flow pathways
Citation:  Paper number  131583250,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131583250) @2013
Authors:   Ryan P Freiberger, Derek M. Heeren, Garey A. Fox
Keywords:   HYDRUS infiltration preferential flow subsurface nutrient transport Ozark ecoregion.
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Paper #   131583354   Using Tall Fescue to Remove Nutrients from Renovated Turkey Processing Wastewater
Citation:  Paper number  131583354,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131583354) @2013
Authors:   Jie Xu, Karen M. Mancl, Olli H. Tuovinen
Keywords:   Waste water treatment Grasses Nitrogen Phosphorus.
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Paper #   131583395   Evaluation of a Commercial Low Impact Development and an Adjacent Traditional Development in Raleigh, NC for Hydrology and Water Quality
Citation:  Paper number  131583395,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131583395) @2013
Authors:   Ryan J. Winston, Corinne E. Wilson, William F. Hunt
Keywords:   LID WSUD SUDS Infiltration Trench Stormwater Management Urban Commercial Infill Infiltration Volume Reduction Water Harvesting Runoff Coefficient Nitrogen Phosphorus Sediment.
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Paper #   131584092   Effect of Moisture Content on some Frictional Properties of Bush Mango (Irvingia Gabonensis) Nut
Citation:  Paper number  131584092,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131584092) @2014
Authors:   A. Folarin Alonge, Tom I Ita
Keywords:   Moisture Content, friction, properties, angle of repose, bush mango
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Paper #   131584905   Mathematical modeling and Simulation of an Anti-blocking Mechanism for No-till Maize Planter
Citation:  Paper number  131584905,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131584905) @2013
Authors:   Nana Gao, Dongxing Zhang, Li Yang
Keywords:   No-till Planter Anti-blocking Rotary drum.
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Paper #   131585251   Effects of long-term fertility management on the splash erodibility of ferruginous soils.
Citation:  Paper number  131585251,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131585251) @2013
Authors:   Gregory C Obiechefu
Keywords:    Splash erosion soil erodibility soil detachment raindrop impact long-term fertility management fertilizer-treated soil aggregate stability bulk density dung or FYM NPK.
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Paper #   131585272   Validating an Averaging Pitot Tube for Measuring Fan Air Flow Rates
Citation:  Paper number  131585272,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131585272) @2013
Authors:   Yi Liang, Rusty Bautista, Gaurav Dabhadkar, Thomas A. Costello
Keywords:   Ventilation Fans, airflow rates, Pitot tube.
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Paper #   131585924   Experimental study on torrefaction of corn stover, switchgrass, and prairie grass
Citation:  Paper number  131585924,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131585924) @2013
Authors:   Lin Wei, Wangda Qu, James Julson, Chunkai Shi, Xianhui Zhao
Keywords:   torrefaction bio-char corn stover switchgrass prairie grass torrefaction bio-char
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Paper #   131586216   Study on Grain Distribution in a Cross-flow Grain Separation Chamber Based on the Discrete Element Method
Citation:  Paper number  131586216,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131586216) @2013
Authors:   Kenan Ni, Xiaoqiang Du, Shaozhong Chen, Jianneng Chen, Yun Zhao
Keywords:   Grain separation discrete element method cross-flow blower gas-solid two-phase flow HSVCS.
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Paper #   131586235   Numerical Simulation and Experiment of Gas-solid Two-phase Flow in a Cross-flow Grain Cleaning Device
Citation:  Paper number  131586235,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131586235) @2013
Authors:   Xiaoqiang Du, Kenan Ni, Jianneng Chen, Chuanyu Wu, Yun Zhao
Keywords:   Grain cleaning cross-flow blower gas-solid two-phase flow trajectory CFD.
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Paper #   131586344   Parameter-Guided Optimization Algorithm and Its Application in Designing a Rice Transplanting Mechanism
Citation:  Paper number  131586344,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131586344) @2013
Authors:   Yun Zhao, Xiaoqiang Du
Keywords:   Parameter-guided optimization algorithm Variable step-size optimization Rice transplanting mechanism.
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Paper #   131586740   Design & Simulation of Automatic Control and Operation of Agricultural Wide-Span Implement Carrier (WSIC)
Citation:  Paper number  131586740,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131586740) @2013
Authors:   Ahmad Mohsenimanesh, Claude Laguë, Chengming Luo
Keywords:   Wide-Span Implement Carrier automatic control electro-hydraulic simulation PLC PID Automation Studio software cranberry production.
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Paper #   131586813   Field Evaluation of LED and CFL Lights in Poultry Houses
Citation:  Paper number  131586813,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131586813) @2013
Authors:   John W Worley, Brian Fairchild, Michael Czarick
Keywords:   Lighting Broilers Poultry Fluorescent LED
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Paper #   131586888   An Imaging System for Monitoring Livestock Growth Based on Optical Vision Technology
Citation:  Paper number  131586888,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131586888) @2013
Authors:   Jingjing Chen, Yankun Peng, Fang Tian, Akira Sasao
Keywords:   Body measurements machine vision meat yield
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Paper #   131586960   A Portable System for Prediction of Pork Freshness Parameters Using Multispectral Imaging Technology
Citation:  Paper number  131586960,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131586960) @2013
Authors:   Cuiling Li, Yankun Peng, Xiuying Tang, Akira Sasao
Keywords:   Pork meat Freshness Multispectral imaging technology Nondestructive detection.
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Paper #   131586998   Influence of Distance between Optical Fiber Probe and Sample on Pork Quality Detection Results
Citation:  Paper number  131586998,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131586998) @2013
Authors:   Yuanyuan Liu, Yankun Peng, Sagar Dhakal, Leilei Zhang, Tong Zhou
Keywords:   Distance error; Pork quality; Detection result; Influence
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Paper #   131587022   Nondestructive Detection of Pesticide Residue Concentration in Apple by Raman Spectral Technology
Citation:  Paper number  131587022,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131587022) @2013
Authors:   Sagar Dhakal, Yongyu Li, Yankun Peng, Kuanglin Chao, Jianwei Qin
Keywords:   Apple pesticide Raman spectroscopy concentration.
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Paper #   131587037   Spoilage Detection of Chilled Meat during Shelf Life by using Hyperspectral Imaging Technique
Citation:  Paper number  131587037,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131587037) @2013
Authors:   Leilei Zhang, Yankun Peng, Sagar Dhakal, Feifei Tao, Yulin Song, Songwei Zhao
Keywords:   Chilled Meat TVC Pseudomonas Hyperspectral Imaging Technique Shelf Life Non-invasive
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Paper #   131587118   A self-adaptive and precise oxygen supplementary equipment for aquaculture with SMS supported
Citation:  Paper number  131587118,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131587118) @2013
Authors:   Qingzhen Zhou, Haihui Zhang
Keywords:   Precise Oxygen Supplementary Equipment, Given Thresholds, Warning, SMS
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Paper #   131587129   Investigation of the plant cell wall's molecular structure models using the finite element modeling
Citation:  Paper number  131587129,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131587129) @2013
Authors:   Hojae Yi, Virendra M Puri, M Shafayet Zamil
Keywords:   Plant Cell Wall Primary Cell Wall Cell Wall Growth Finite Element Method
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Paper #   131587359   Utilization of Alfalfa through integrated green biorefinery: Effects of fractionation processes on green juice extraction
Citation:  Paper number  131587359,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131587359) @2013
Authors:   Shuangning Xiu, Abolghasem Shahbazi, Lijun Wang
Keywords:   Biorefinery Alfalfa green processing protein
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Paper #   131587618   Narrow Grass Hedge Effects on Nutrient Transport Following Swine Slurry Application
Citation:  Paper number  131587618,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131587618) @2013
Authors:   J E Gilley, S L Bartelt-Hunt, S J Lamb, X Li, D B Marx, D D Snow, D B Parker, B L Woodbury
Keywords:   Grass filters Land application Manure management Manure runoff Nitrogen Nutrients Phosphorus Runoff Soil loss Water quality.
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Paper #   131587669   The Evolution of Dielectric Properties Measurement Techniques for Agricultural Products
Citation:  Paper number  131587669,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131587669) @2013
Authors:   
Keywords:   Permittivity dielectric properties measurement techniques agricultural products.
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Paper #   131587726   Heat and Moisture Production Rates of a Modern U.S. Swine Breeding-Gestation-Farrowing Facility
Citation:  Paper number  131587726,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131587726) @2013
Authors:   John P Stinn, Hongwei Xin
Keywords:   Swine Heat production Moisture production Indirect calorimetry Gestating sows Lactating sows Ventilation design
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Paper #   131587920   Comparison of pretreatment methods for wheat straw densification by life cycle assessment study
Citation:  Paper number  131587920,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131587920) @2013
Authors:   Donghui Lu, Lope G. Tabil, Decheng Wang, Xue Li, Edmund K. Mupondwa
Keywords:   Wheat straw Densification Biomass pretreatment Life cycle assessment pellet.
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Paper #   131588333   Wireless Control Network for Variable Environment Control in Greenhouse
Citation:  Paper number  131588333,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131588333) @2013
Authors:   Sin-Woo Kang, Sun-Ok Chung, Seung-Oh Hur
Keywords:   Wireless Control Network Greenhouse Variable environment Zone control
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Paper #   131588509   Accelerating Decomposition Rate of Fresh Faecal Materials from a Farrow-to-Finish Swine Farm with Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens)
Citation:  Paper number  131588509,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131588509) @2013
Authors:   Adewunmi Taiwo, Evelyn Ama Otoo
Keywords:   Black soldier fly larvae Swine faecal materials waste reduction index environmental pollution decomposition rate bio-decomposer.
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Paper #   131588609   Automatic guidance and operation of agricultural Wide-Span Implement Carrier (WSIC):Kinematic modelling and simulation
Citation:  Paper number  131588609,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131588609) @2013
Authors:   Chengming Luo, Ahmad Mohsenimahesh, Claude Laguë
Keywords:   Wide-Span Implement Carrier point-to-point tracking parallel trajectory tracking offset error
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Paper #   13158880   Dielectric Properties of Grain and Seed and Their Usefulness in Sensing Physical Properties
Citation:  Paper number  13158880,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.2013158880) @2013
Authors:   Stuart O. Nelson, Samir Trabelsi
Keywords:   Cereal grain Density Dielectric properties Electrical properties Moisture content Moisture sensing Oilseed Permittivity.
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Paper #   131589451   The optimum operation conditions of a GABA tea powder extrudate
Citation:  Paper number  131589451,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131589451) @2013
Authors:   Jinchyau Peng, His-Kai Tang, Fu-Liang Hong
Keywords:   GABA tea; Corn grits; Extrudate; RSM; Optimum
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Paper #   131589485   Effects of fermentation time and seasons on the ?-aminobutyric acid and glutamic acid contents of TTES-13 and Oolong GABA tea
Citation:  Paper number  131589485,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131589485) @2013
Authors:   Ming-Yuan Lee, Jinchyau Peng
Keywords:   fermentation tea GABA tea ?- aminobutyric acid glutamic acid.
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Paper #   131589488   The optimum operation conditions of a pumpkin powder extrudate
Citation:  Paper number  131589488,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131589488) @2013
Authors:   Fu-Liang Hong, Jinchyau Peng, Wai-Bun Lui, Fu-Liang Hong
Keywords:   Extrudate; Pumpkin powder; RSM; Optimum; Corn grits
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Paper #   131589598   Simulation Analysis on Air Current Field of Positive-pressure for Metering Device of Maize Precision Planter
Citation:  Paper number  131589598,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131589598) @2013
Authors:   Song Shi, Dongxing Zhang, Tao Cui
Keywords:   Maize metering-device FLUENT Air current field Simulation Experiment
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Paper #   131589600   Determination of working pressure range in a centralized pneumatic metering device for maize
Citation:  Paper number  131589600,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131589600) @2013
Authors:   Bing Qi, Dongxing Zhang, Abdalla N Osman
Keywords:   Centralized metering device Pressure range Maize Seed displacement quality Experiment.
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Paper #   131589818   Effect of condensed distillers solubles and drying methods on selected physico-chemical characteristics of laboratory-prepared wheat distillers dried grain with solubles
Citation:  Paper number  131589818,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131589818) @2013
Authors:   Maria Rosario P Mosqueda, Lope G Tabil
Keywords:   CDS chemical composition DDGS drying physical properties wheat distillers grain.
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Paper #   131590119   Ventilation Rate Measurements and Gas Emissions from a Naturally Ventilated Barn for Dairy Cows
Citation:  Paper number  131590119,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131590119) @2013
Authors:   Ngwa Martin Ngwabie, Andrew VanderZaag, Claudia Wagner-Riddle
Keywords:   Ventilation rate Animal activity Emission factor Dairy cows Greenhouse gases.
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Paper #   131590220   A Bench-scale study of biomass production by Chlorella pyrenoidosa cultivated in anaerobic poultry waste effluent
Citation:  Paper number  131590220,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131590220) @2013
Authors:   Yu Wu, Wei Cao, Mengzi Wang, Baoming Li, Yuanhui Zhang
Keywords:   Chlorella pyrenoidosa poultry waste anaerobic digestion effluent nutrient removal biomass
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Paper #   131590237   Load Characteristics of 30 and 75 kW Agricultural Tractors during Field Operations
Citation:  Paper number  131590237,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131590237) @2013
Authors:   Myong-Jin Ryu, Sin-Woo Kang, Sun-Ok Chung, Yong-Joo Kim, Dae-Hyun Lee, Chang-Hyun Choi
Keywords:   Agricultural Tractor Field Operation Pre-processing Load Analysis FFT Analysis
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Paper #   131590327   A Sorting Method for Maize Haploid Based on Computer Vision
Citation:  Paper number  131590327,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131590327) @2013
Authors:   Zhanyuan Wu, Junxiong Zhang, Peng Song, Wei Li, Yubin Lan
Keywords:   Maize Haploid Computer vision dynamic sorting Color feature
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Paper #   131590341   Anaerobic Co-digestion of Dairy Manure with Potato Waste. (Full-text removed at the request of the author)
Citation:  Paper number  131590341,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131590341) @2013
Authors:   Sai Krishna Reddy Yadanaparthi, Lide Chen
Keywords:   Anaerobic Digestion, Dairy Manure, Potato Waste, Biogas, Methane.
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Paper #   131590424   Ammonia Recovery from Dairy Manure
Citation:  Paper number  131590424,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131590424) @2013
Authors:   Anayo Thomas Ukwuani, Wendong Tao, Jianqiu Han
Keywords:   Ammonia Nutrient recovery Distillation Dairy manure.
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Paper #   131590450   Impacts of Gravel Mulch on Sediment Yield Process under Simulated Rainfall Conditions
Citation:  Paper number  131590450,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131590450) @2013
Authors:   Cuiping (or initial) Yuan, Qinghong (or initial) Yan, Yuequn (or initial) Dong
Keywords:   gravel mulch sediment yield process gravel size rainfall intensity slope gradient
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Paper #   131590586   Determination of Soil Nitrogen and Organic Carbon from Near-infrared Reflectance with Variable Selection
Citation:  Paper number  131590586,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131590586) @2013
Authors:   Shengyao Jia, Xianglong Yang, Jianming Zhang, Guang Li
Keywords:   Near-infrared soil nitrogen organic carbon Monte Carlo uninformative variable elimination successive projections algorithm
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Paper #   131590590   Technology System of Paddy Mechanized Farming in Guangdong
Citation:  Paper number  131590590,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131590590) @2013
Authors:   Huang Huang, Minli Yang, Chun Ye, Lina Zhang, Qiang Cai
Keywords:   Technology System Guangdong Mechanized Farming Paddy Rice Influencing Factor.
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Paper #   131590805   Characterization of ß-cyclodextrin inclusion complexes of thymol and thyme oil for antimicrobial delivery applications
Citation:  Paper number  131590805,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131590805) @2013
Authors:   Feifei Tao, Laura E. Hill, Yankun Peng, Carmen L. Gomes
Keywords:   natural antimicrobials, ß-cyclodextrin, delivery systems, food safety, essential oils
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Paper #   131590856   High-pressure inactivation kinetics of Staphlococcus aureus in Chinese soybean paste
Citation:  Paper number  131590856,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131590856) @2013
Authors:   Minsheng Zhou, Guangming Su, Yong Yu, Jinsong He, Songming Zhu
Keywords:   High pressure Inactivation kinetics Staphylococcus aureus Soybean paste Fermented soybean products.
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Paper #   131590979   High Static Pressure and Heat Assistant Milling for Preparing Superfine Bone Particles
Citation:  Paper number  131590979,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131590979) @2013
Authors:   Yin Zhang, Wei Wang, Xin Hui Wang, Ge He
Keywords:   High static pressure bone particles superfine milling
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Paper #   131591010    Application of VIS-SW-NIR Spectroscopy for Detecting Adulteration in Fresh Minced Beef
Citation:  Paper number  131591010 ,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131591010 ) @2013
Authors:   Xiaoyu Tian, Yang Xu, Yankun Peng, Xiuying Tang, Shibang Ma
Keywords:   VIS-SW-NIR Spectroscopy Beef Adulteration Prediction Classification
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Paper #   131591086   Developing crop coefficients and pan coefficient for greenhouse-grown tomato under drip irrigation
Citation:  Paper number  131591086,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131591086) @2013
Authors:   Weixia Zhao, Jiusheng Li, Zhen Wang, PhD Student, Yanfeng Li, PhD, Engineer
Keywords:   Drip irrigation Water requirement Crop coefficient Water balance Greenhouse.
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Paper #   131591101   Nitrogen dynamics in soil and maize yield as affected by drip fertigation splits and rates in semi-humid region
Citation:  Paper number  131591101,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131591101) @2013
Authors:   Yang Liu, Jiusheng Li, Yanfeng Li
Keywords:   Drip irrigation under mulch; Fertigation; Maize; Nitrogen; Yield
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Paper #   131591250   Effect of Macro Shape Tillage Tool Geometry on Draught Force and Soil Translocation
Citation:  Paper number  131591250,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131591250) @2013
Authors:   SETH I. MANUWA
Keywords:   Key words: Tillage blades shape soil disturbance draught.
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Paper #   131591346   Air impingement drying characteristics and model of Chinese jujube
Citation:  Paper number  131591346,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131591346) @2013
Authors:   Zheng Lou, Hongwei Xiao, Zhenjiang Gao
Keywords:   Chinese jujube drying model air impingement
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Paper #   131591426   Using Eddy Covariance, Soil Water Balance, and Photosynthetically Active Radiation Methods for Corn Evapotranspiration Measurements in the Red River Valley
Citation:  Paper number  131591426,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131591426) @2013
Authors:   Kelsey A. Kolars, Xinhua Jia, Dean D. Steele, Thomas F. Scherer, Thomas M. DeSutter
Keywords:   Evapotranspiration Corn Eddy Covariance Soil Water Balance Photosynthetically Active Radiation
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Paper #   131591603   Detecting and counting citrus fruit on the ground using machine vision
Citation:  Paper number  131591603,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131591603) @2013
Authors:   Daeun Choi, Wonsuk Lee, Reza Ehsani
Keywords:   Citrus fruit drop, CMNP, HLB
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Paper #   131591611   Water Use Efficiency and Net Return of Two Bioenergy Crops
Citation:  Paper number  131591611,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131591611) @2013
Authors:   Enciso Juan, John Jifon, Juan Landivar, Luis Ribera, Hugo Perea, Fabio Rocha, Juan Monge
Keywords:   Bioenergy, irrigation use efficiency, energy sorghum, energy cane
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Paper #   131591760   System Integration Design of Intra-Row Weeding Robot
Citation:  Paper number  131591760,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131591760) @2013
Authors:   Chunlong Zhang, Junxiong Zhang, Xiaolong Huang, Nan Li, Ziwen Chen, Wei Li
Keywords:   Mechanical weeding Robot Machine vision System integration Servo control.
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Paper #   131591815   Hermetic storage systems for maize stored on subsistence farms
Citation:  Paper number  131591815,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131591815) @2013
Authors:   Carl J. Bern, Ali Yakubu, Thomas J. Brumm, Kurt A. Rosentrater
Keywords:   Key words: maize storage hermetic grain storage postharvest grain loss grain
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Paper #   131591839   Authentication of Milk Powder using Raman Scattering Spectroscopy and Imaging
Citation:  Paper number  131591839,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131591839) @2013
Authors:   Jianwei Qin, Kuanglin Chao, Moon S Kim, Yu-Che Cheng
Keywords:   Raman scattering; Spectroscopy; Imaging; Milk; Adulterant.
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Paper #   131591841   Parametric study of hand-held mechanical bloom thinner in cherry orchards
Citation:  Paper number  131591841,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131591841) @2013
Authors:   Meng Wang, Qin Zhang, Karen M Lewis
Keywords:   blossom thinning mechanical thinning hand-held device cherry production.
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Paper #   131591861   The Effect of Shaking Frequency on Fruit Motion Patterns and Damage Rate during Cherry Detaching Process
Citation:  Paper number  131591861,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131591861) @2013
Authors:   Jianfeng Zhou, Long He, Manoj Karkee, Qin Zhang
Keywords:   Sweet cherries fruit damage mechanical harvest high speed camera fruit motion
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Paper #   131591897   Runoff Nutrient Transport As Affected By Land Application Method, Swine Growth Stage, And Runoff Rate
Citation:  Paper number  131591897,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131591897) @2013
Authors:   John E Gilley, S L Bartelt-Hunt, X Li, D B Marx, D D Snow, D B Parker, B L Woodbury
Keywords:    Land application Manure management Manure runoff Nitrogen Nutrients Phosphorus Runoff Soil loss Swine manure Water quality.
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Paper #   131591910   Identification of citrus greening disease using a visible band image analysis
Citation:  Paper number  131591910,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131591910) @2013
Authors:   Alireza Pourreza, Won Suk (Daniel) Lee, Eran Raveh, Youngki Hong, Hyuck-Joo Kim
Keywords:   Classification HLB Image Processing Polarized Light Textural Features.
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Paper #   131591924   Moisture Balance Model for Soil Evaporation Estimation in the Greenhouse Airspace in Cold Regions
Citation:  Paper number  131591924,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131591924) @2014
Authors:   Jingjing Han, Huiqing Guo, Doug Waterer
Keywords:   Greenhouse, moisture balance model, soil evaporation, dehumidification, condensation, cold regions
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Paper #   131592053   Wind field measurement for the supplementary pollination using Two Types Unmanned Helicopter in hybrid rice breeding
Citation:  Paper number  131592053,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131592053) @2013
Authors:   Pei Wang, Xiwen Luo, Lian Hu, Zhiyan Zhou, Yubin Lan, Ying Zang, Jie He, Yian Yan
Keywords:   Unmanned helicopter Rice seed Supplementary pollination Wind speed
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Paper #   131592072   Techno-Economic Modeling of a Degummed Soybean Oil Biorefinery in 2005 & 2012
Citation:  Paper number  131592072,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131592072) @2013
Authors:   Bailley A Richardson, Kurt A Rosentrater
Keywords:   Biofuels modeling SuperPro soybean techno-economic economics
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Paper #   131592132   Determination of optimum densification conditions for production of corn stover pellets
Citation:  Paper number  131592132,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131592132) @2013
Authors:   Apoorva Karamchandani, Hojae Yi, Virendra M. Puri
Keywords:   Densification Corn stover Pellet quality Physical properties Moisture content
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Paper #   131592212   Impact of Harvesting Technologies on Biomass Feedstock Logistics
Citation:  Paper number  131592212,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131592212) @2013
Authors:   Tao Lin, Sunil Mathanker, Luis F. Rodriguez, Yogendra N. Shastri, Alan C. Hansen, K.C. Ting
Keywords:   Biomass, Harvesting, Packing, Optimization, Costs.
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Paper #   131592218   Research Progress of Energy for Wireless Sensor Networks
Citation:  Paper number  131592218,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131592218) @2013
Authors:   Xiaomin Li, Ying Zang
Keywords:   wireless sensor network energy obtaining protocol and data fusion.
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Paper #   131592240   Effect of Processing Conditions on Yield of Screw Press Expressed Palm Oil
Citation:  Paper number  131592240,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131592240) @2013
Authors:   O. A. Adetola, J. O. Olajide, A. P. Olalusi
Keywords:   palm fruit processing conditions oil yield oil extraction ratio screw speed
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Paper #   131592292   Intra-row weed recognition using plant spacing information in stereo images
Citation:  Paper number  131592292,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131592292) @2013
Authors:   Yong Chen, Xiaojun Jin, Lie Tang, Jun Che, Yanxia Sun, Jun Chen
Keywords:   Stereo vision intra-row weed recognition height feature plant spacing information.
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Paper #   131592710   Performance Evaluation of a Tractor Mounted Yam [Dioscorea spp.] Harvester fitted with a Collection Unit
Citation:  Paper number  131592710,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131592710) @2013
Authors:   Isaac N Itodo, Joakim O Daudu
Keywords:   Yam Harvester Evaluation Tuber. .
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Paper #   131592732   Field evaluation of dynamic characteristics of dwarf Chinese hickory trees for mechanical harvest
Citation:  Paper number  131592732,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131592732) @2013
Authors:   Shaozhong Chen, Xiaoqiang Du, Gaohe Qiu, Chuanyu Wu
Keywords:   Chinese hickory mechanical harvest mechanical admittance vibration transmission impact test.
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Paper #   131592785   Disinfection of Synthetic Municipal Wastewater Effluent by Pulsed UV-Light Treatment
Citation:  Paper number  131592785,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131592785) @2013
Authors:   Gulsad Uslu, Ali Demirci, John M Regan
Keywords:   Key words: Pulsed UV inactivation sanitation wastewater E. coli B.subtilis
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Paper #   131592802   Airborne hyperspectral imaging based citrus greening disease detection using different dimension reduction methods
Citation:  Paper number  131592802,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131592802) @2013
Authors:   Han Li, Won Suk Lee, Ku Wang
Keywords:   Dimension reduction, FFSA, KLD, KNN, MNF, PCA.
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Paper #   131592841   An Investigation of the Pollution Load Caused by Trout Breeding in Karakaya Dam Lake in Turkey
Citation:  Paper number  131592841,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131592841) @2013
Authors:   Nedim Gurel Ornekci, Gülsad Uslu, Ali Atilla Uslu
Keywords:   Water quality Karakaya Dam Lake cage fishing oligotrophic lake nutrient
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Paper #   131592844   Effect of In-woods Storage of Unprocessed Logging Residue on Biomass Feedstock Quality
Citation:  Paper number  131592844,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131592844) @2013
Authors:   Yingqian Lin, Fei Pan
Keywords:   Biomass Air-drying Storage Moisture content Heating value.
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Paper #   131592856   Parameters Associated with Fecal Indicator Bacteria Concentrations in the Water Column and Bottom Sediments of Stroubles Creek, Virginia, USA
Citation:  Paper number  131592856,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131592856) @2013
Authors:   Hehuan Liao, Leigh-Anne Krometis, Cully Hession, Karen Kline, Leanna House, Brian Badgely
Keywords:   Fecal indicator bacteria; Sediment; Physio-chemical parameters; Correlation; StREAM Lab
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Paper #   131592861   MATHEMATICAL MODELING AND OPTIMIZATION OF CLEAN-IN-PLACE BY USING ELECTROLYZED OXIDIZING WATER FOR A PILOT-SCALE MILKING SYSTEM
Citation:  Paper number  131592861,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131592861) @2013
Authors:   Satyanarayan R.S. Dev, Ali Demirci, Robert E Graves, Virendra M Puri
Keywords:   Electrolyzed oxidizing water CIP Milk Milking system Milk safety
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Paper #   131592872   Biodegradation of Lambda Cyhalothrin by Ralstonia eutropha
Citation:  Paper number  131592872,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131592872) @2013
Authors:   Gülsad Uslu, Irem Ozdemir-Atay
Keywords:   Biodegradation; Lambda C; inhibition specific growth rate
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Paper #   131592878   Thickness Grading Impacts on Milling and Physicochemical Properties of Long-Grain Rice
Citation:  Paper number  131592878,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131592878) @2013
Authors:   Brandon C Grigg, Terry J Siebenmorgen
Keywords:   Head rice yield; Milled rice yield; Rough rice; Thickness grading.
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Paper #   131592957   Determination of Degree of Infestation of Triticale Seed Using NIR Spectroscopy
Citation:  Paper number  131592957,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131592957) @2013
Authors:   Mahmoud K Khedher Agha, Won Suk (Daniel) Lee, Chuan Wang , Richard W Mankin, Nikolay Bliznyuk, , Ray A Bucklin
Keywords:   Rice Weevil Spectral reflectance stepwise multiple linear regression (SMLR).
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Paper #   131592967   PROCESSING APPROACHES TO IMPROVE FUNCTIONALITY AND VALUE OF SOYBEAN PRODUCTS
Citation:  Paper number  131592967,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131592967) @2013
Authors:   Jordan J Foley, Kurt A Rosentrater, Buddhi Lamsal, Nitya Poovaiah
Keywords:   Enzymes Feed Fermentation Fish Meal Food Protein Soybeans.
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Paper #   131593003   IMPACT of Irrigation Management Strategy on Sizing of a Solar-powered Center Pivot Irrigation System
Citation:  Paper number  131593003,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593003) @2013
Authors:   HAFIZ FAIZAN AHMED, WARREN HELGASON
Keywords:   PV sizing Solar powered pivot irrigation Irrigation management Renewable energy.
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Paper #   131593061   Relationship between biomass feedstock electrical capacitance and bulk density during compression
Citation:  Paper number  131593061,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593061) @2013
Authors:   Yuesheng Tan, Zewei Miao, Tony E. Grift, KC Ting
Keywords:   densification physical property biomass conductance moisture content energy crops
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Paper #   131593184   Impact of Anaerobic Digestion of Liquid Dairy Manure on Ammonia Volatilization Process
Citation:  Paper number  131593184,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593184) @2013
Authors:   K. Koirala, P M Ndegwa, H S Joo, C Frear, C O Stockle, J H Harrison
Keywords:   Process based models mass transfer coefficient TAN ammonia fraction (ß) ammonium dissociation
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Paper #   131593241   Production Scale Single-pass Corn Stover Large Square Baling Systems
Citation:  Paper number  131593241,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593241) @2013
Authors:   Keith E Webster, Mathew Darr, Jeff Askey, Drew Sprangers
Keywords:   Corn Stover, Single-pass baling, Microwave moisture sensing, baler scales, Gazeeka
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Paper #   131593256   Evaluating the Effectiveness of BMPs with Future Climate Scenarios in a Forested Watershed in Mississippi
Citation:  Paper number  131593256,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593256) @2013
Authors:   Abdullah O. Dakhlalla, Prem B. Parajuli
Keywords:   BMP Precipitation Temperature Watershed SWAT.
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Paper #   131593267   Some properties of evolving distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) in 2012
Citation:  Paper number  131593267,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593267) @2013
Authors:   Weitao Zhang, Kurt A. Rosentrater
Keywords:   Biofuels Coproduct Distillers dried grains with solubles DDGS Physical properties
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Paper #   131593276   Band Selection of Hyperspectral Images for detecting Blueberry Fruit with Different Growth Stages
Citation:  Paper number  131593276,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593276) @2013
Authors:   Ce Yang, Won Suk Lee, Paul Gader
Keywords:   Band selection blueberry Kullback-Leibler divergence precision agriculture yield mapping
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Paper #   131593288   Fractionation of Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) through a Destoner
Citation:  Paper number  131593288,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593288) @2013
Authors:   Weitao Zhang, Kurt A. Rosentrater
Keywords:   Biofuels Coproducts Distillers dried grains with solubles Destoner Protein Fiber Separation Fractionation
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Paper #   131593290   Effect of Intermittent Lighting on Production Performance of Laying-Hen Parent Stocks
Citation:  Paper number  131593290,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593290) @2013
Authors:   He Ma, Baoming Li, Hongwei Xin, Zhengxiang Shi, Yang Zhao
Keywords:   Intermittent lighting lighting intensity egg production energy efficiency
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Paper #   131593324   Effect of Nitrogen Management on Severely Deficit Subsurface Drip-Irrigated Corn
Citation:  Paper number  131593324,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593324) @2013
Authors:   Freddie R Lamm, Alan J. Schlegel
Keywords:   Microirrigation, corn, nutrient management, irrigation, fertigation, nitrogen management, deficit irrigation
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Paper #   131593348   Effect of Subsurface Drip Irrigation Capacity and Nitrogen Fertigation Timing on Corn Production
Citation:  Paper number  131593348,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593348) @2013
Authors:   Freddie R Lamm, Alan J. Schlegel
Keywords:   Microirrigation, corn, nutrient management, irrigation, fertigation, nitrogen management
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Paper #   131593351   EFFECTS OF DETERIORATION PARAMETERS ON STORAGE OF MAIZE
Citation:  Paper number  131593351,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593351) @2013
Authors:   Rashid A. Suleiman, Kurt A. Rosentrater, Carl J. Bern
Keywords:   Maize corn relative humidity temperature fungal growth storage.
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Paper #   131593363   Techno-Economic Modeling of Coproduct Processing in a Corn Based Ethanol Plant in 2012
Citation:  Paper number  131593363,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593363) @2013
Authors:   Christine R Wood, Kurt A Rosentrater, Kasiviswanath Muthukumarappan
Keywords:   Corn; Dry-grind; Economics; Ethanol; Fractionation; DDGS; DWG; Oil
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Paper #   131593384   Estimation of Bulk DON Content of Small Grain Samples for Comprehensive Evaluation of Fusarium Head Blight Resistance in Wheat
Citation:  Paper number  131593384,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593384) @2013
Authors:   K. H. S. Peiris, Y. Dong, W. W. Bockus, F. E. Dowell
Keywords:   Near infrared spectroscopy Fusarium head blight deoxynivalenol wheat single kernel analysis.
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Paper #   131593399   INFLUENCE OF SUSPENDED SOLIDS ADSORPTION PROPERTIES AND CONCENTRATION ON AMMONIA VOLATILIZATION MECHANISM FROM DAIRY MANURE
Citation:  Paper number  131593399,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593399) @2013
Authors:   K. Koirala, P M Ndegwa, H S Joo, C Frear, C O Stockle, J H Harrison
Keywords:   Ammonia dissociation mass transfer ammonia adsorption particle size distribution
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Paper #   131593402   Estimation of Bulk Deoxynivalenol and Moisture Content of Wheat Grain Samples by FT-NIR Spectroscopy
Citation:  Paper number  131593402,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593402) @2013
Authors:   K. H. S. Peiris, Y. Dong, W. W. Bockus, F. E. Dowell
Keywords:   Fourier transform near infrared spectroscopy FT-NIR Fusarium head blight wheat deoxynivalenol DON moisture content.
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Paper #   131593414   Optimization of the Pyrolysis of Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles
Citation:  Paper number  131593414,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593414) @2013
Authors:   Christine R. Wood, Kurt A. Rosentrater, Kasiviswanathan Muthukumarappan
Keywords:   Bio-char Bio-oil Distillers dried grains with solubles DDGS Pyrolysis Thermochemical conversion
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Paper #   131593425   Emissions of Greenhouse Gases from Naturally Ventilated Free-Stall Dairy Barns
Citation:  Paper number  131593425,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593425) @2013
Authors:   Hung-Soo Joo, Pius M Ndegwa, Albert J Heber, Jiqin Ni, Bill W Bogan, Juan C. Ramirez-Dorronsoro, Erin W Cortus
Keywords:   Ventilation rates, dairy manure, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide.
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Paper #   131593439   Canopy Penetration by Aircraft Vortices
Citation:  Paper number  131593439,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593439) @2013
Authors:   Milton E Teske, Harold W Thistle
Keywords:   AGDISP, aircraft vortices, canopy penetration, aerial spray.
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Paper #   131593443   Effects of Anaerobic Digestion and Application Methods on Ammonia Emission from Land Applied Dairy Manure
Citation:  Paper number  131593443,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593443) @2013
Authors:   Xiang Wang, Hung-Soo Joo, George M Neerackal, Pius M Ndegwa, Joe H Harrison, Albert J Heber, Jiqin Ni
Keywords:   Emission mitigation surface application manure injection fertilizer-value ammonia volatilization.
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Paper #   131593447   Effects of Manure Managements on Ammonia, Hydrogen Sulfide and Greenhouse Gases Emissions from the Naturally Ventilated Dairy Barn
Citation:  Paper number  131593447,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593447) @2013
Authors:   Hung-Soo Joo, Pius M Ndegwa, George M Neerackal, Xiang Wang, Joe H Harrison
Keywords:   Air emission mitigation, manure management, flushing, scraping, solids separation.
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Paper #   131593495   Remote Hydraulic Circuits for Zero Turning Radius Mowers
Citation:  Paper number  131593495,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593495) @2013
Authors:   Kendall R Kirk, Hunter F Massey, Benjamin T Woody
Keywords:   Remote hydraulic lawn and garden attachments zero turning radius mower hydrostatic transmission.
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Paper #   131593501   Development of a disposable impedance biosensor and its application for determination of Escherichia coli O157:H7
Citation:  Paper number  131593501,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593501) @2013
Authors:   Yixian Wang, Zunzhong Ye, Yibin Ying
Keywords:   Disposable biosensor Impedance Escherichia coli O157:H7 Graphene Gold nanoparticles
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Paper #   131593508   Wireless Sensor Network for Irrigation Scheduling
Citation:  Paper number  131593508,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593508) @2013
Authors:   Ruixiu Sui, Jonnie Baggard, Daniel K. Fisher
Keywords:   Sensor network, Irrigation, Soil water, Irrigation scheduling, Sensor
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Paper #   131593519   Estimating the diameter and volume of Vidalia sweet onions using the consumer-grade RGB-depth camera
Citation:  Paper number  131593519,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593519) @2013
Authors:   Weilin Wang, Changying Li
Keywords:   Machine vision 3D depth RGB-D size volume.
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Paper #   131593521   Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of a Dormant Tree Using RGB-D Cameras
Citation:  Paper number  131593521,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593521) @2013
Authors:   Qi Wang, Qin Zhang
Keywords:   dormant tree 3D reconstruction robotic pruning RGB-D camera dual view
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Paper #   131593538   Mobile, Cloud-Based Farm Management: A Case Study with Trello on My Farm
Citation:  Paper number  131593538,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593538) @2013
Authors:   Aaron C Ault, James V Krogmeier, Dennis Buckmaster
Keywords:   cloud information management Trello mobile farm management.
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Paper #   131593539   The design and dynamics simulation analysis of the casting -furrow opener in the ditch
Citation:  Paper number  131593539,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593539) @2013
Authors:   Fang Liang, Decheng Wang, Guanghui Wang, Leilei Zhang, Yong Yu
Keywords:   the ditch formed by cutting the root casting–furrow opener distinct element method finite element method dynamics simulation
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Paper #   131593561   DEVELOPMENT OF AUTO-GUIDANCE ERROR MEASUREMENT SYSTEM USING LASER DISTANCE SENSORS
Citation:  Paper number  131593561,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593561) @2013
Authors:   JoonYong Kim, Young-Joo Kim, JaeWan Lee, Hak-Jin Kim, Jung-Hun Kim
Keywords:   Auto-guidance system Tracking Sensor Track error Cross track error ASABE X605 ISO 12188-2
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Paper #   131593586   Impacts of Anaerobic Digestion and Solids Separation on Ammonia Emissions from Stored Dairy Manure
Citation:  Paper number  131593586,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593586) @2013
Authors:   George Mathew Neerackal, Hung-Soo Joo, Xiang Wang, Pius Mwangi Ndegwa, Joseph H Harrison, A. J. Heber, J. -Q. Ni
Keywords:   CAFO co-digestion AD system photoacoustic gas analyzer floating chamber
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Paper #   131593595   An Automated Mechanical Weed Control System for Organic Row Crop Production
Citation:  Paper number  131593595,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593595) @2013
Authors:   Mazin N. Saber, Won Suk Lee, Thomas F. Burks, Gregory E. MacDonald, Gezan A. Salvador
Keywords:   Cultivation, Intra-row, Organic weed management, Robotic weeding.
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Paper #   131593622   Amperometric determination of bisphenol A in milk using ionic liquid-carbon nanotube composite electrode
Citation:  Paper number  131593622,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593622) @2013
Authors:   Ling Zhou, Ping Jian Wang, Juan Du Li
Keywords:   Bisphenol A Ionic liquid Carbon nanotube Electrochemistry Milk samples
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Paper #   131593667   Effects of drip irrigation system uniformity and nitrogen applied on deep percolation and nitrate leaching during growing seasons of spring maize in semi-humid region
Citation:  Paper number  131593667,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593667) @2013
Authors:   Zhen Wang, Jiusheng Li, Yanfeng Li
Keywords:   Drip irrigation Uniformity Deep percolation Nitrate leaching Spring maize.
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Paper #   131593674   DEVELOPMENT OF MIDDLEWARE LAYER SUPPORTING SENSOR OBSERVATION SERVICE FOR A SIMPLE WEATHER STATION
Citation:  Paper number  131593674,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593674) @2013
Authors:   JoonYong Kim, TaeHyung Kwon, ChunGu Lee, SeungHwan Baek, Alireza - Ashtiani-Araghi, Joong-Yong Rhee
Keywords:   Middleware Auto Weather Station Open Geospatial Consortium Sensor Observation Service Sensor Network
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Paper #   131593677   Prediction of the total viable bacterial count based on visible/near infrared spectra during pork spoiling
Citation:  Paper number  131593677,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593677) @2013
Authors:   Xiuying Tang, He Guo, Yankun Peng, Yang Xu, Jie Zheng
Keywords:   Pork Spoilage Total viable bacterial count (TVC) Visible/near infrared spectra Partial least squares regression (PLSR) .
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Paper #   131593762   Effects of Harvest Time and Ensilage on Anaerobic Digestion of Corn Stover
Citation:  Paper number  131593762,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593762) @2013
Authors:   Xiang Chen, Fang Liang, Wei Yan, Rolf Kloss, Kuichuan Sheng, Xianbin Bao
Keywords:   Silage corn stover methane yield anaerobic digestion energy crop
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Paper #   131593871   Effect of process parameters on densification of rice husk at medium pressures
Citation:  Paper number  131593871,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593871) @2013
Authors:   Mohammed Bakari, Michael Ngadi
Keywords:   Rice husk Densification Biofuel Durability Permeability FTIR-ATR Gum arabic Afzelia africana aril Parrafin wax Groundnut shell Binder Process parameters.
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Paper #   131593883   The Influence of Artificial Disturbance on Soil Carbon Content on Grassland
Citation:  Paper number  131593883,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593883) @2013
Authors:   Hongxiang - Shen, Yongbin _ Xu, Chenxu _ Guo, Guanghui - Wang, Decheng - Wang, Donghui - Lu
Keywords:   grasslandartificial disturbancethe carbon content.
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Paper #   131593914   Machine Vision and Mechanism Combination Techniques for Seedlings Quality Evaluation Based on Leaf Area
Citation:  Paper number  131593914,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593914) @2013
Authors:   Junhua Tong, Huanyu Jiang
Keywords:   Machine vision; Seedling; Leaf area; Mechanical separation; Automated transplanter;
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Paper #   131593991   Discrete Element analysis of the discharge of biomass briquettes stored in bins
Citation:  Paper number  131593991,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131593991) @2013
Authors:   Carlos Gonzalez-Montellano, Eutiquio Gallego, Álvaro Ramírez-Gómez, José M Fuentes, Francisco Ayuga
Keywords:   biomass pellets discrete element method hopper discharge rate.
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Paper #   131594010   A comparative analysis of ABE Bachelor of Science programs in European and US Universities
Citation:  Paper number  131594010,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594010) @2013
Authors:   Francisco Ayuga, José M. Fuentes-Pardo, Álvaro Ramírez-Gómez, Ana I. García-García, Pedro J. Aguado Rodríguez
Keywords:   University studies ABE Agricultural & Biological Engineering EHEA.
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Paper #   131594020   Automated Sensing and Control of Hydroponic Macronutrients Using a Computer-controlled System
Citation:  Paper number  131594020,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594020) @2013
Authors:   Dae Hyun Jung, Hak-jin Kim, Won Kyung Kim, Chang Ik Kang, Gyeong-Lee Choi
Keywords:   Ion-Selective Electrode Hydroponic nutrients Macronutrients Control Injection time Lettuce solution
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Paper #   131594025   Development and Performance Testing of a Light Source System on a Smart Sprayer for Spot-Application of Agrochemical in Wild Blueberry Fields
Citation:  Paper number  131594025,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594025) @2013
Authors:   Travis Esau, Qamar Zaman, Dominic Groulx, Young Chang, Arnold Schumann, Peter Havard, Aitazaz Farooque
Keywords:   light source illumination digital color cameras GPS weed detection real-time variable rate controller
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Paper #   131594057   Influence of Management Strategies on Sustainability of Row Crop Production using the Field to Market Fieldprint Calculator
Citation:  Paper number  131594057,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594057) @2013
Authors:   Lori A Gibson, Michael J Buschermohle
Keywords:   sustainability row crops nutrient stewardship variable rate application precision agriculture energy usage greenhouse gas emissions Field to Market Fieldprint calculator spidergram.
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Paper #   131594214   Evaluation of Electrolyzed Oxidizing Water for Cleaning-In-Place of On-Farm Milking Systems
Citation:  Paper number  131594214,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594214) @2013
Authors:   Xinmiao Wang, Satyanarayan R.S. Dev, Ali Demirci, Robert E Graves, Virendra M Puri
Keywords:   Electrolyzed Oxidizing (EO) water Cleaning-In-Place (CIP) Sanitation On-Farm Milking Systems Cost Analysis. .
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Paper #   131594244   Effect of heat treatment on equilibrium moisture content of Southern pine
Citation:  Paper number  131594244,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594244) @2013
Authors:   Manunya - Phanphanich, Tyler L Westover
Keywords:   Heat treatment Equilibrium moisture content wood torrefaction hygroscopicity storage stability biomass.
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Paper #   131594252   Online tool for GR horseweed (Conyza canadensis) gene flow
Citation:  Paper number  131594252,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594252) @2013
Authors:   Junming Wang, Haiyan Huang, Rongjian Ye, Yanhui Peng, Charles Neal Stewart, David R. Miller, Ted W. Sammis
Keywords:   Horseweed gene flow simulation model Lagrangian pollen seed dispersion deposition
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Paper #   131594263   Optimization of Human Lysozyme Production by Kluyveromyces lactis K7 in Biofilm Reactors
Citation:  Paper number  131594263,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594263) @2013
Authors:   Duygu Ercan, Ali Demirci
Keywords:   Human lysozyme Kluyveromyces lactis K7 biofilm plastic composite support growth parameters medium.
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Paper #   131594308   Review of housing options for gestating sows
Citation:  Paper number  131594308,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594308) @2013
Authors:   Dustin J Schau, Jeremy D Brue, Kurt A Rosentrater
Keywords:   Gestation housing swine welfare economics
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Paper #   131594309   Gaseous emissions from agricultural biomass combustion: a prediction model
Citation:  Paper number  131594309,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594309) @2013
Authors:   Sébastien Fournel, Bernard Marcos, Stéphane Godbout, Michèle Heitz
Keywords:   Biomass combustion gasification gaseous emissions prediction model chemical equilibrium Gibbs free energy.
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Paper #   131594348   Comparison of Sprinkler Droplet Size and Velocity Measurements using a Laser Precipitation Meter and Photographic Method
Citation:  Paper number  131594348,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594348) @2013
Authors:   Bradley A. King, Troy W. Winward, David L. Bjorneberg
Keywords:   Sprinkler irrigation drop size drop velocity kinetic energy.
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Paper #   131594356   Calculating Friction Loss for Column Pipe When a Line Shaft is Present
Citation:  Paper number  131594356,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594356) @2013
Authors:   Joseph C. Henggeler, Allen L. Thompson
Keywords:   Manning Equation annulus n value
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Paper #   131594405   Emissions of NH3, H2S, VOC, PM10 and PM2.5 from swine production facilities in North America: a meta-analysis
Citation:  Paper number  131594405,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594405) @2013
Authors:   Zifei Liu, Wendy Powers
Keywords:   Review pigs manure air quality environment
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Paper #   131594433   Three-Phase Foam Analysis and the Development of a Lab-Scale Foaming Capacity and Stability Test for Swine Manures
Citation:  Paper number  131594433,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594433) @2013
Authors:   Mark B Van Weelden, Daniel S Andersen, Kurt A Rosentrater, Steven L Trabue, Brian J Kerr
Keywords:   Swine manure foaming deep pit manure storage anaerobic digestion methane production
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Paper #   131594456   The Impact of Carbohydrate and Protein Level and Sources on Swine Manure Foaming Properties
Citation:  Paper number  131594456,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594456) @2013
Authors:   Mark B Van Weelden, Daniel S Andersen, Kurt A Rosentrater, Brian J Kerr, Steven L Trabue
Keywords:   Swine manure foaming swine diet anaerobic digestion methane production
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Paper #   131594534   Fed-Batch Fermentation for Human Lysozyme Production by Kluyveromyces lactis K7 in Biofilm Reactors
Citation:  Paper number  131594534,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594534) @2013
Authors:   Duygu Ercan, Ali Demirci
Keywords:   Human lysozyme fed-batch biofilm reactor plastic composite support.
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Paper #   131594540   Preliminary study of NIR model transfer in the determination of cotton trash components
Citation:  Paper number  131594540,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594540) @2013
Authors:   Yongliang Liu, Devron Thibodeaux, Jonn Foulk, James Rodgers
Keywords:   Cotton total trash Leaf trash Non-leaf trash Near infrared spectroscopy NIR Model transfer.
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Paper #   131594563   Evaluation of a laser scanning sensor for variable-rate tree sprayer development
Citation:  Paper number  131594563,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594563) @2013
Authors:   Hui (or initial) Liu, Heping (or initial) Zhu, Yue (or initial) Shen, Yu (or initial) Chen, Erdal H. Ozkan
Keywords:   Precision sprayer Wide-range laser sensor Tree crop Canopy detection Automation.
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Paper #   131594589   Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Drainage Oil
Citation:  Paper number  131594589,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594589) @2013
Authors:   Yin Zhang, Wei Wang, Qiang Zou, Zheng Nan Hu
Keywords:   Drainage oil normal oil chemical physical characteristics
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Paper #   131594590   Advanced upgrading of pyrolysis oil via liquid-liquid extraction
Citation:  Paper number  131594590,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594590) @2013
Authors:   Yi Wei, Hanwu Lei
Keywords:   Microwave pyrolysis; chloroform; liquid-liquid extraction
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Paper #   131594593   Renewable phenols and fuel production from catalytic pyrolysis of lignin using microwave irradiation heating
Citation:  Paper number  131594593,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594593) @2013
Authors:   Quan Bu, Hanwu Lei, Lu Wang, Juming Tang
Keywords:   lignin catalytic pyrolysis phenols kinetics reaction mechanism
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Paper #   131594610   Influence of travel speed on spray deposition uniformity from an air-assisted variable-rate sprayer
Citation:  Paper number  131594610,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594610) @2013
Authors:   Hui (or initial) Liu, Heping (or initial) Zhu, Yue (or initial) Shen, Yu (or initial) Chen, Randall H. Zondag, Erdal H. Ozkan
Keywords:   Precision sprayer Deposition Coverage Laser sensor Tree crop
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Paper #   131594617   Methods for Differentiating Drainage oil and Normal Oil
Citation:  Paper number  131594617,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594617) @2013
Authors:   Yin Zhang, Wei Wang, Jia Ming Zhang, Bai Mei Lei
Keywords:   Oil Light analysis Computer vision UV Transmitted light; Reflection light
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Paper #   131594649   Delay times of a LiDAR-guided precision sprayer control system
Citation:  Paper number  131594649,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594649) @2013
Authors:   Yue (or initial) Shen, Heping (or initial) Zhu, Hui (or initial) Liu, Yu (or initial) Chen, Erdal H. Ozkan
Keywords:   Precision sprayer Lag time Laser sensor Photoelectric sensor Tree crop.
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Paper #   131594669   Development of a real-time chemical injection system for air-assisted variable-rate sprayers
Citation:  Paper number  131594669,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594669) @2013
Authors:   Yue (or initial) Shen, Heping (or initial) Zhu, Hui (or initial) Liu, Yu (or initial) Chen, Erdal H. Ozkan
Keywords:   Automatic control, Precision farming, Direct injection, Metering pump, Pesticide.
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Paper #   131594671   Effect of flushing velocity and elapsed time on sediment transport in driplines
Citation:  Paper number  131594671,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594671) @2013
Authors:   Jaume Puig-Bargués, Freddie R. Lamm
Keywords:   Microirrigation dripline flushing emitter clogging drip irrigation pipeline sedimentation
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Paper #   131594700   Inverse Dispersion Modeling of Bioaerosol Emissions from Manure Application Sites
Citation:  Paper number  131594700,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594700) @2013
Authors:   Michael A Jahne, Shane W Rogers, Kelsey Lopez, Seungo Kim, Stefan J Grimberg, Thomas M Holsen
Keywords:   bioaerosols inverse dispersion modeling AERMOD area-source Gaussian plume manure application.
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Paper #   131594705   Physical properties of extruded corn coproducts
Citation:  Paper number  131594705,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594705) @2013
Authors:   Jordan J Foley, Kurt A Rosentrater
Keywords:   Extrusion Corn DDGS Aquaculture Feed.
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Paper #   131594711   Air velocity distributions inside tree canopies from a variable-rate air-assisted sprayer
Citation:  Paper number  131594711,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594711) @2013
Authors:   Jiabing (or initial) Gu, Heping (or initial) Zhu, Weimin (or initial) Ding
Keywords:   Variable rate, Orchard, Nursery, Fan inlet, Pesticide spray.
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Paper #   131594712   Pretreatment Methods for Lignocellulosic Biomass to Ethanol
Citation:  Paper number  131594712,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594712) @2013
Authors:   Weitao Zhang, Minliang Yang, Kurt A. Rosentrater
Keywords:   Ammonia CO2 Ethanol Hot water Lignocellulosic biomass Lime Pretreatment
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Paper #   131594738   Optimization of Bio-oil Production from Pyrolysis of Whole Algal Biomass
Citation:  Paper number  131594738,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594738) @2013
Authors:   Monet Concepcion Cadavillo Maguyon, Sergio C Capareda
Keywords:   pyrolysis Nannochloropsis oculata microalgae bio-oil char.
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Paper #   131594756   Developing Sediment Load Thresholds Protective of Aquatic Life
Citation:  Paper number  131594756,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594756) @2013
Authors:   Gene Yagow, Brian Benham, Karen Kline, Charles J. Mitchem
Keywords:   modeling sediment load benthic macro-invertebrates TMDL threshold.
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Paper #   131594784   Influence of droplet size and velocity on droplet impact process on waxy leaf surfaces
Citation:  Paper number  131594784,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594784) @2013
Authors:   Xiang (or initial) Dong, Heping (or initial) Zhu, Xuejun (or initial) Yang
Keywords:   Droplet retention Droplet rebound Pesticide spray Adjuvant High-speed image.
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Paper #   131594788   Carbon Catalyst from Corn Stover and its Application to Catalytic Microwave Pyrolysis
Citation:  Paper number  131594788,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594788) @2013
Authors:   LEI ZHU, HANWU LEI, LU WANG, QUAN BU, YI WEI, YUPENG LIU, JING LIANG
Keywords:   Microwave Catalytic Pyrolysis Carbon Catalyst Surface Functional Group Corn Stover
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Paper #   131594789   Characterizing the Response of a Hyperspectral Camera Used in Close Range Imaging under Laboratory Conditions
Citation:  Paper number  131594789,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594789) @2013
Authors:   Peter Ako Larbi, Suraj Amatya, Manoj Karkee
Keywords:   VNIR hyperspectral camera, diffuse reference standard, image processing, light reflectance, sensitivity analysis
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Paper #   131594800   Catalytic upgrading of Douglas fir sawdust pellet vapors over Zn/ZSM-5 catalysts in a packed-bed catalysis reactor
Citation:  Paper number  131594800,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594800) @2013
Authors:   Lu Wang, Hanwu Lei, Quan Bu, Lei Zhu, Jing Liang, Yupeng Liu, John Lee, Shunlin Chen, Juming Tang
Keywords:   Catalytic cracking packed-bed catalysis microwave pyrolysis Douglas fir sawdust pellet Zn/ZSM-51. Introduction
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Paper #   131594839   Effect of Swirl Chamber Geometric Configuration on the Spray Cone Angle Characteristics of a Swirl Nozzle for Use on Equipment for Teaching Chemical Pesticide Application Technology
Citation:  Paper number  131594839,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594839) @2013
Authors:   Adewunmi Taiwo
Keywords:   Swirl-Nozzle Swirl Chamber Length: Diameter Ratio Spray Cone angle Chemical PesticideApplicationTechnology.
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Paper #   131594897   Cyclone Energy: Impact of Inlet Velocity and Outlet Évasé Designs
Citation:  Paper number  131594897,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594897) @2013
Authors:   Paul A. Funk, Greg A. Holt, Derek P. Whitelock
Keywords:   Air Quality Cotton Gins Cyclone Efficiency Dust Emissions Fine Particulate.
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Paper #   131594957   Optimization design of aerated struvite-crystallizer for recovering phosphorus from swine manure using computational fluid dynamics
Citation:  Paper number  131594957,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594957) @2013
Authors:   Zhiying Han, Ruoling Dong, Shixia Chen, Xirui Chen, Songming Zhu, Zhangying Ye
Keywords:   aerated struvite-crystallizer swine manure phosphorus recovering computational fluid dynamics structure parameters.
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Paper #   131594972   Thermal properties of lignocellulosic biomass barley straw
Citation:  Paper number  131594972,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594972) @2013
Authors:   Kingsley L. Iroba, Lope G. Tabil, Meda Venkatesh, Baik Oon-Doo
Keywords:   lignocellulosic biomass pretreatment thermal conductivity specific heat and thermal diffusivity.
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Paper #   131594988   Measurement of Degree of Milling for Rice Using Hyperspectral Imaging
Citation:  Paper number  131594988,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131594988) @2013
Authors:   Wei-Tung Chen, Yan-Fu Kuo
Keywords:   Degree of milling Rice lipid content Hyperspectral imaging Machine learning Support vector machine
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Paper #   131595001   New tools for ET estimation and irrigation management in specialty crops
Citation:  Paper number  131595001,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595001) @2013
Authors:   Lee F. Johnson, Michael D. Cahn, Frank Martin, Forrest S. Melton, Chris P. Lund, Barry F. Farrara, Sharon Benzen
Keywords:   Crop evapotranspiration irrigation trials lettuce broccoli fractional cover crop coefficient.
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Paper #   131595048   Effect of Irrigating Slightly Acidic Electrolyzed Water on Lettuce Photosynthesis under Mild Water Stress
Citation:  Paper number  131595048,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595048) @2013
Authors:   Chennan Zhou, Fanyu Qi, Xiaoquan Hua, Zhaoqin Wang, Zhangying Ye, Jinsong He, Songming Zhu
Keywords:   SAEW lettuce mild water stress photosynthetic irrigation
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Paper #   131595052   Quantitative Evaluation of the Floral Shape Variation in Sinningia Speciosa Domestication
Citation:  Paper number  131595052,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595052) @2013
Authors:   Yan-Fu Kuo, Li-Kang Weng, Tzu-Kuei Lee, Hao-Chun Hsu, Ta-Te Lin, Chun-Neng Wang
Keywords:   Floral shape variation Geometric morphometrics Principal component analysis Generalized Procrustes analysis
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Paper #   131595065   Effect of high pressure on inactivation of Escherichia coli in frozen suspension
Citation:  Paper number  131595065,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595065) @2013
Authors:   Guangming Su, Minsheng Zhou, Jinsong He, Yong Yu, Songming Zhu
Keywords:   High pressure frozen phase transition inactivation Escherichia coli
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Paper #   131595075   The Optimization Design of the Multilayer Scraper Manure Cleaning System Based on Discrete Element Method
Citation:  Paper number  131595075,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595075) @2013
Authors:   Heng Li, Tengfei Li, Hongying Wang, Baoming Li, Jie Yang
Keywords:   multilayer scraper manure cleaning system discrete element method Simulation optimization numerical simulation.
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Paper #   131595082   “Evaluation of DRAINMOD Model to study Groundwater table dynamics and N load in Western Pampas, Argentina”
Citation:  Paper number  131595082,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595082) @2013
Authors:   Gabriel G Vazquez-Amabile, Nicolas Bosch, Alejandra P Ricca, Maria L. Ortiz-de-Zarate, Dante Rojas, Joaquin Lascombes, Valeria Parra, Gustavo Duarte, Fernanda Feiguin
Keywords:   DRAINMOD Model Groundwater N load Western Pampas Argentina
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Paper #   131595114   Rural Geo-Information Extraction Based on GNSS Data Mining
Citation:  Paper number  131595114,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595114) @2013
Authors:   Yaping Cai, Caicong Wu, Jing Zhao
Keywords:   GNSS data mining rural geo-information object extraction information update
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Paper #   131595170   Estimation of fruit locations inside orchard tree canopies using radio signal ranging and trilateration
Citation:  Paper number  131595170,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595170) @2013
Authors:   Stavros George Vougioukas
Keywords:   Fruit; spatial distribution; mapping; radio waves; trilateration.
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Paper #   131595210   Effect of natural daylight intensity, overnight artificial LED light colors and duration on growth performance of female broilers
Citation:  Paper number  131595210,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595210) @2013
Authors:   Mingli Zhang, Jinming Pan, Yue Yu, Minsi Lv
Keywords:   Broilers; artificial LED light; daylight intensity; growth performance; uniformity
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Paper #   131595267   Evaluation of a Mechanical Foam Mitigation Device in Swine Deep-pit Manure Storage
Citation:  Paper number  131595267,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595267) @2013
Authors:   Gilbert Turner, Laura M. Pepple, Ted L. Funk, Richard S. Gates
Keywords:   Deep-pit Foam Control Foaming Manure Swine
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Paper #   131595279   Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation Model for Estimating the Quality of Extruded Corn Used as Animal Feed Ingredient
Citation:  Paper number  131595279,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595279) @2013
Authors:   Lu Wang, Hongying Wang, Hui Li, Heng Li, Jie Yang, Wencheng Huang
Keywords:   Fuzzy comprehensive evaluation Extruded corn Quality Membership function Analytic hierarchy process
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Paper #   131595310   Design of a ultrasonic atomization nozzle with compound guass-profile horn for big form factor
Citation:  Paper number  131595310,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595310) @2013
Authors:   Daipeng (or initial) Lu, Jianmin (or initial) Gao
Keywords:   Key Words. Ultrasonic atomization; Nozzle; Simulation; Finite element methods
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Paper #   131595312   DIFFUSION AND PRODUCTION OF CARBON DIOXIDE IN BULK CORN AT VARIOUS TEMPERATURES AND MOISTURE CONTENT
Citation:  Paper number  131595312,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595312) @2013
Authors:   Haibo Huang, Mary-Grace Danao, Kent Rausch, Vijay Singh
Keywords:   Corn Carbon dioxide Effective diffusion coefficient Respiration rate Storage
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Paper #   131595314   A Survey on the Utilization of Agricultural Machinery in South Korea
Citation:  Paper number  131595314,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595314) @2013
Authors:   Byounggap Kim, Seung-yeoub Shin, Hyeong-kwon Kim, Yuyong Kim
Keywords:   Agricultural machinery Survey Annual worked area Annual used time Statistics
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Paper #   131595334   Size distributions of droplets generated by low-frequency ultrasonic atomizer
Citation:  Paper number  131595334,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595334) @2013
Authors:   Jingyu (or initial) Zhang, Jianmin (or initial) Gao
Keywords:   low-frequency ultrasonic atomizers; droplet size; Weibull distribution; cumulative distribution function; fitting inspection
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Paper #   131595349   Impedance characteristic of a novel low frequency ultrasonic nozzle
Citation:  Paper number  131595349,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595349) @2013
Authors:   Yue Teng, Jianmin Gao
Keywords:   Ultrasonic atomization, Atomization cultivation, Impedance characteristic, Numerical modeling, Atomizer
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Paper #   131595381   Nondestructive determination of the soluble solid content for tomato using hyperspectral diffuse transmittance imaging
Citation:  Paper number  131595381,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595381) @2013
Authors:   Ruoyu Zhang, Yibin Ying, Xiuqin Rao, Yingwang Gao, Dong Hu
Keywords:   Diffuse transmittance hyperspectral imaging soluble solid content nondestructive tomato
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Paper #   131595394   Experimental Study on Loading Capacity of Bottom Net Used in Enriched Cage for Laying Breeder Hens
Citation:  Paper number  131595394,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595394) @2013
Authors:   Tengfei Li, Heng Li, Hongying Wang, Baoming Li, Jie Yang
Keywords:   Egg breed chicken Enriched cage Bottom net Mechanical properties Experiment
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Paper #   131595542   Effect of Slightly Acidic Electrolyzed Water for Inactivation of Escherichia coli on White Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei )
Citation:  Paper number  131595542,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595542) @2013
Authors:   Fanyu Qi, Qiqi Zheng, Nan Yang, Peifeng Liu, Jinsong He, Songming Zhu, Zhangying Ye
Keywords:   Slightly acidic electrolyzed water White shrimp Inactivation Bacterial population Escherichia coli.
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Paper #   131595564   Using digital image classification methods and hyperspectral imaging to detect leaf blast in rice
Citation:  Paper number  131595564,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595564) @2013
Authors:   Lulu WU, Long QI, Xu MA, Zhixiong ZHENG, Guorui CHEN, Zehua LI, Junfeng XIE
Keywords:   Leaf blast Spectral Angle Mapper Minimum Distance Classification NDVI Classification
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Paper #   131595592   The Sensory Quality of Cucumber Juice after High Pressure Processing and Heat Treatment
Citation:  Paper number  131595592,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595592) @2013
Authors:   Chunfang Wang, Chunfang Wang, Feifei Hu, Yao Zhan, Yong Yu, Jinsong He, Songming Zhu
Keywords:   cucumber juice high pressure processing heat treatment sensory quality correlation analysis.
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Paper #   131595609   Experimental Study on Mechanical Properties of Some Deep-rhizome Chinese Herbal Medicines
Citation:  Paper number  131595609,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595609) @2013
Authors:   Guorui Chen, Xu Ma, Long Qi, Zhixiong Zheng, Junfeng Xie, Chaohui Lin
Keywords:   Deep-rhizome Chinese herbal medicines roots spatial distribution mechanical properties experiment Chinese herbal medicines harvester.
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Paper #   131595640   The Impact of Auxiliary Spillway Flows from Irene and Lee on NRCS Flood Control Dams in NY
Citation:  Paper number  131595640,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595640) @2013
Authors:   Peter E Wright, Chris Henry, James Malone, Tyler Desidero, John Patrick Hock, Kimberly Junkins, John Marrs, Michael Martin, Nicholas Rugnetta
Keywords:   SITES Return periods Auxiliary Spillway PL-566 flood control
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Paper #   131595654   Optimization of energy efficiency in a batch grain dryer
Citation:  Paper number  131595654,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595654) @2013
Authors:   H. Tapani Jokiniemi, Jukka M. Ahokas
Keywords:   Grain drying energy efficiency drying temperature process control grain quality.
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Paper #   131595732   Discrete Event Simulation of Switchgrass Harvest Schedules
Citation:  Paper number  131595732,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595732) @2013
Authors:   Devita McCullough, Robert D. Grisso, John S. Cundiff
Keywords:   Biomass Biomass logistics Harvest schedule Harvest system Balers Biorefinery
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Paper #   131595733   Development of SCC counter
Citation:  Paper number  131595733,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595733) @2013
Authors:   P Tongel, J Broucek
Keywords:   SCC measurement dairy cow milk quality milk viscosity mastitis indication
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Paper #   131595738   Water holding capacity and evaporative loss from organic bedding materials used in livestock facility
Citation:  Paper number  131595738,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595738) @2013
Authors:   Mindy J. Spiehs, Tami M. Brown-Brandl, Jeffrey P. Jaderborg, Alfredo DiCostanzo, Joesph L. Purswell, Jeremiah D. Davis
Keywords:   Bedding, water holding capacity, evaporative water loss, corn stover, bean stover, wheat straw, switch grass, corn cobs, wood chips, paper
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Paper #   131595768   Near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy for predicting free water content of beef
Citation:  Paper number  131595768,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595768) @2013
Authors:   Ming Tang, Yang Xu, Yankun Peng, Xiaoyu Tian
Keywords:   free water content partial least squares regression non-destructive technology Near-infrared spectroscopy.
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Paper #   131595773   Development of Rapid electronic mastitis test
Citation:  Paper number  131595773,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595773) @2013
Authors:   P Tongel, J Broucek
Keywords:   Rapid electronic mastitis test electrical conductivity measurement mastitis indication dairy cow milk.
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Paper #   131595782   Purification effect of industrialized turtle-breeding wastewater using an improved celery ecological floating-bed system
Citation:  Paper number  131595782,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595782) @2013
Authors:   Kun Xiang, Songming Zhu, Kuoqiu Yan, Chongjun Chen, Zhiying Han, Rongjin Zheng
Keywords:   Intermittent aeration; Circulating water flow; Industrialized turtle-breeding wastewater; Ecological floating-bed system; Celery
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Paper #   131595799   The use of secant pile walls in the rehabilitation of the Pohick Creek Dam No. 2 (Lake Barton) auxiliary spillway
Citation:  Paper number  131595799,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595799) @2013
Authors:   Alica J. Ketchem, Gerald W. Wright
Keywords:   dam rehabilitation secant pile wall auxiliary spillway USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
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Paper #   131595840   Dairy Farm Retro-commissioning: Retrofit Study of HVLS and Tunnel Ventilated Barns
Citation:  Paper number  131595840,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595840) @2013
Authors:   Jennifer L. Brinker, Bethany J. Reinholtz, Ben Williams, Mark Bergum
Keywords:   dairy equipment ventilation automation controls retrofit retro-commission retro-commissioning energy audit energy.
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Paper #   131595856   Modelling of Energy Requirement for Tillage Operation
Citation:  Paper number  131595856,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595856) @2013
Authors:   Opeyemi A Oyelade, Kayode C Oni
Keywords:   tillage energy operation width depth speed.
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Paper #   131595860   Comparison of optimal wavelengths selection methods for visible/near-infrared prediction of apple firmness and soluble solids content
Citation:  Paper number  131595860,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595860) @2013
Authors:   Qibing Zhu, Min Huang, Renfu Lu, Fernando Mendoza
Keywords:   Apples firmness soluble solids content Vis/NIR spectroscopy wavelengths selection partial least squares analysis fusion model.
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Paper #   131595866   Shade Structure Design and Evaluation
Citation:  Paper number  131595866,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595866) @2013
Authors:   Roger A. Eigenberg, Tami M. Brown-Brandl, Morgan Hayes
Keywords:   Feedlot; shade materials; design
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Paper #   131595922   An Alternative Approach to the Actual Brazilian Maize Crop Zoning
Citation:  Paper number  131595922,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595922) @2013
Authors:   Jessica Sousa Paixao, Camilo L. T. Andrade, Axel Garcia y Garcia, Tales Antônio Amaral, Antônio Steidle Netto, Fabio Ricardo Marin, Maria E. B. Alves, Denise Freitas Silva, Celina Cândida Rodrigues, Talita Coutinho Teixeira
Keywords:   climate risk sowing window modeling DSSAT Zea mays L..
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Paper #   131595925   Comparison of Subsurface Pressure Created by Radial Agricultural Tires and Agricultural Tracks
Citation:  Paper number  131595925,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595925) @2013
Authors:   Benjamin R Rethmel, Bradley J Harris
Keywords:   Tire Track Compaction Soil Footprint IF Tires.
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Paper #   131595956   Factors Affecting Soil Phosphorus and Potassium Estimation by Reflectance Spectroscopy
Citation:  Paper number  131595956,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595956) @2013
Authors:   Guotian Hu, Kenneth A. Sudduth, D Brenton Myers, Dongjian He, Manjula V. Nathan
Keywords:   Soil spectroscopy, Precision agriculture, Variable-rate fertilization, Soil nutrients, MLRAs, Direct orthogonal signal correction, Sensing.
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Paper #   131595976   Mechanization of Production and Processing of Cassava for Value Addition in Nigeria
Citation:  Paper number  131595976,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131595976) @2013
Authors:   Kayode C Oni, Opeyemi A Oyelade
Keywords:   cassava gari production mechanization food security.
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Paper #   131596009    Real-time Tree Foliage Density Estimation with Laser Scanning Sensor for Variable-Rate Tree Sprayer Development
Citation:  Paper number  131596009 ,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596009) @2013
Authors:   Yu Chen, Heping Zhu, H. Erdal Ozkan
Keywords:   Specialty crop Precision agriculture Tree structure LIDAR Spray efficiency
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Paper #   131596042   Effect of tile drain depth and spacing on nitrogen losses under corn and soybean
Citation:  Paper number  131596042,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596042) @2013
Authors:   C. S. Tan, T. Q. Zhang
Keywords:   Nitrate loss surface & subsurface drain tile depth & spacing.
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Paper #   131596073   Yield and Nitrate Leaching in a Rainfed Maize Crop Using Swine Manure and Mineral Fertilizer as Nitrogen Sources
Citation:  Paper number  131596073,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596073) @2013
Authors:   Denise Freitas Silva, Camilo L. T. Andrade, Alvaro Vilela Resende, Axel Garcia y Garcia, Celina C. F. Rodrigues, Talita Coutinho Teixeira, Tales Antonio Amaral, Jessica Sousa Paixao
Keywords:   pig slurry sustainability modeling DSSAT Zea mays L..
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Paper #   131596078   Exploration into a Transdisciplinary Model for International Sustainable Development Projects
Citation:  Paper number  131596078,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596078) @2013
Authors:   Christopher M Limiac, Michael R Sheehan, John H Lumkes
Keywords:   Transdisciplinary International Sustainable Development Purdue.
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Paper #   131596108   Development of a Mechanical Undercutting System to Minimize Sweetpotato Skinning during Harvest
Citation:  Paper number  131596108,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596108) @2013
Authors:   Bradley H. Hayes, Jason K. Ward, John W. Lowe, Jeremiah D. Davis, Mark W. Shankle, Ramon A. Arancibia
Keywords:   [Sweetpotato Sweet potato Undercutting Harvest.]
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Paper #   131596111   Detection of apple bruises caused by picking with the manipulator based on hyperspectral images
Citation:  Paper number  131596111,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596111) @2013
Authors:   Xiaolei Deng, Qin Zhang, Minzan Li, Long He, Jianfeng Zhou
Keywords:   hyperspectral image bruises apples manipulator forces.
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Paper #   131596115   Storage of Corn in Silo Bag: Internal Temperature Profile and Product Quality
Citation:  Paper number  131596115,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596115) @2013
Authors:   Camila Taffarel, Solenir Ruffato, Mary-Grace C Danao, Roberta M. Nogueira, Rodrigo S. Zandonadi
Keywords:   Corn storage temperature equilibrium moisture quality of grains.
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Paper #   131596145   Partial Least Squares - Discriminant Analysis (PLS-DA) of Miscanthus x giganteus by FT-NIR Spectroscopy
Citation:  Paper number  131596145,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596145) @2013
Authors:   Daniel A Williams, Mary-Grace C Danao, Marvin R Paulsen, Kent D Rausch, Ana B. Ibáñez, Stefan Bauer
Keywords:   Miscanthus x giganteus composition FT-NIR spectroscopy partial least squares regression linear discriminant analysis.
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Paper #   131596156   A rapid instrument designed for identifying the authenticity of agricultural products
Citation:  Paper number  131596156,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596156) @2013
Authors:   Wenshen Jia, Yubin Lan, Jihua Wang, Wenfu Wu, Zhihong Ma, Dong Wang
Keywords:   NIR agricultural products two-dimensional code rapid instrument identification
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Paper #   131596222   Development and validation of a technoeconomic analysis tool for early-stage evaluation of biorenewable processes
Citation:  Paper number  131596222,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596222) @2013
Authors:   Joshua T Claypool, D. Raj Raman
Keywords:   Biorenewables chemicals technoeconomic spreadsheet ethanol succinic acid adipicacid
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Paper #   131596269   Monitor of apple tree growth status based on spectral technology
Citation:  Paper number  131596269,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596269) @2013
Authors:   Xiaolei Deng, Minzan Li, Lihua Zheng, Yao Zhang
Keywords:   reflectance apple flowers and leafs nitrogen environmental parameters apple tree growth status.
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Paper #   131596279   Sensor-based Canopy Mapping Using Photosynthetically Active Radiation Interception in Y-trellis Tree Fruit Orchards
Citation:  Paper number  131596279,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596279) @2013
Authors:   Jingjin Zhang, Matthew David Whiting, Qin Zhang
Keywords:   Photosynthetically active radiation modern orchard system Y-trellised sweet cherry canopy mapping.
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Paper #   131596290   Development of a Prioritization Scheme for BMPs to Insure Water Quality Treatment Goals are Met: as part of a report for an EPA 319 Grant application
Citation:  Paper number  131596290,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596290) @2013
Authors:   Brett Schrey, Mary Searing
Keywords:   TMDL BMPs Watershed Assessment NPDES EPA 319 Grant Water Quality.
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Paper #   131596295   Application of an AgLeader® Cotton Yield Monitor for Measuring Peanut Yield: A Multi-State Investigation
Citation:  Paper number  131596295,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596295) @2013
Authors:   Wesley M. Porter, Jason Ward, Kendall R. Kirk, Randal K. Taylor, Jacob B. Fravel, Chad B. Godsey
Keywords:   Peanut Yield Monitor Moisture Content Optical AgLeader
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Paper #   131596308   Evaluation of Multi-Pass Mechanical Harvest on Sweet Cherry
Citation:  Paper number  131596308,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596308) @2013
Authors:   Long He, Jianfeng Zhou, Qin Zhang, Manoj Karkee
Keywords:   sweet cherry mechanical harvest multi-pass harvest fruit maturity level fruit removal efficiency harvest-induced fruit cullage
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Paper #   131596314   Analysis and Prediction of Unreacted Starch Content in Corn Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy
Citation:  Paper number  131596314,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596314) @2013
Authors:   Benjamin M Plumier, Mary-Grace C Danao, Vijay Singh, Kent D Rausch
Keywords:   Corn unreacted starch near infrared spectroscopy partial least squares regression dry-grind ethanol
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Paper #   131596344   Stalk Strength and Sugar Content of Different Dual-Purpose Sorghum Lines
Citation:  Paper number  131596344,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596344) @2013
Authors:   Shih-Fang Chen, Patrick J Brown, Mary-Grace C Danao
Keywords:   Sorghum stalk strength sugar content FT-NIR spectroscopy principal components analysis
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Paper #   131596347   Preliminary Investigation of Catalytic Decarboxylation of Fatty Acids and Esters
Citation:  Paper number  131596347,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596347) @2013
Authors:   Dongyun Wang, Jon Van Gerpen, Bingjun Brian He
Keywords:   Decarboxylation stearic acid methyl stearate catalyst solvent
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Paper #   131596410   Automated Logistics Processing of GIS Data for Agricultural Harvest Equipment
Citation:  Paper number  131596410,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596410) @2013
Authors:   Jeff C Askey, Matthew Darr, Keith Webster, Benjamin Covington, Jeremy Brue
Keywords:   GIS, CAN, Data Logistics, Efficiencies, Productivity
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Paper #   131596426   Feeding Cattle without the Feedlot
Citation:  Paper number  131596426,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596426) @2013
Authors:   Jason Gross, Chris G Henry
Keywords:   Manure Management Feedlot Cross Fence Forage Management Grazing.
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Paper #   131596448   Plant or Tree Reconstruction Based on Stereo Vision
Citation:  Paper number  131596448,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596448) @2013
Authors:   Zhijiang Ni, Thomas F. Burks
Keywords:   Computer Vision Stereo Vision 3D Reconstruction Precision Agriculture Canopy Reconstruction
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Paper #   131596449   EFFECT OF GROUND SPEED AND HEADER REVOLUTIONS ON THE PICKING EFFICIENCY OF WILD BLUEBERRY HARVESTER
Citation:  Paper number  131596449,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596449) @2013
Authors:   Aitazaz Ahsan Farooque, Qamar Uz Zaman, Dominic Groulx, Tri Nguyen-Quang, David Yarborough, Arnold W Schumann, Young Ki Chang, Travis J Esau
Keywords:   Harvesting efficiency fruit losses mechanical harvester head revolutions and wild blueberry.
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Paper #   131596473   Harvest Management Information System for Specialty Crops
Citation:  Paper number  131596473,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596473) @2013
Authors:   Yiannis G. Ampatzidis, Li Tan, Ronald Haley, Riley Wortman, Matthew D. Whiting
Keywords:   labor management cloud-based software RFID embedded systems arduino.
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Paper #   131596474   Structure characterization of bacterial cellulose during dehydration process
Citation:  Paper number  131596474,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596474) @2013
Authors:   Fang Lin, Jeffrey M. Catchmark
Keywords:   Bacterial cellulose X-ray diffraction dehydration.
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Paper #   131596496   Field testing of bone screening and beneficial reuse of large animal mortality compost
Citation:  Paper number  131596496,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596496) @2013
Authors:   Alica J Ketchem, Robert A Clark, Robert Peer, Gregory Evanylo
Keywords:   mortality composting bone screening Shenandoah Valley nutrient management.
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Paper #   131596504   Demonstrations of a Low-Energy Shear Comminution Machine
Citation:  Paper number  131596504,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596504) @2013
Authors:   David N Lanning, Christopher J Lanning, James H Dooley
Keywords:   Comminution, rotary shear, wood chips, corn stover, bioenergy, biofuels, size reduction
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Paper #   131596530   A Remotely Controlled Bin-Dog for Transferring Bins in Orchard Environments
Citation:  Paper number  131596530,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596530) @2013
Authors:   Yunxiang Ye, Long He, Jianfeng Zhou, Meng Wang, Qin Zhang, Karen Lewis
Keywords:   Bin-dog remote control bin handle fruit harvest
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Paper #   131596568   Application of Excess Shear Stress and Mechanistic Detachment Rate Models for the Erodibility of Cohesive Soils
Citation:  Paper number  131596568,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596568) @2013
Authors:   Garey A Fox, Abdul-Sahib Al-Madhhachi, Erin R Daly
Keywords:   Erodibility; Excess Shear Stress Model; Fluvial Resistance; Streambank Erosion; Wilson Model
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Paper #   131596571   Impact of Blade Angle on Miscanthus Harvesting Energy Requirement
Citation:  Paper number  131596571,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596571) @2013
Authors:   Justin D Maughan, Sunil K Mathanker, Tony E Grift, Alan C Hansen
Keywords:   Biomass blade angle cutting energy disk cutter efficiency energy consumption energy requirement forage harvesting machinery management miscanthus mower conditioner power requirement precision agriculture real-time self-propelled timeliness windrower yield
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Paper #   131596572   A mass balance model based on total ammoniacal nitrogen for estimating ammonia volatilization from beef cattle manure management in Alberta Canada
Citation:  Paper number  131596572,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596572) @2013
Authors:   Lilong Chai, Roland Kroebel, Henry Janzen, Karen A Beauchemin, Sean McGinn, Shabtai Bittman, Atta Atia, Ike Edeogu
Keywords:   Beef cattle manure management ammonia total ammoniacal nitrogen (TAN) emission factors
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Paper #   131596581   Modified Excess Shear Stress Model Parameters based on Mechanistic Predictions from a Detachment Rate Model
Citation:  Paper number  131596581,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596581) @2013
Authors:   Abdul-Sahib T Al-Madhhachi, Garey A Fox
Keywords:   Cohesive Soil Excess Shear Stress Flume Jet Erosion Test Detachment Model Seepage
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Paper #   131596591   Sediment and Phosphorus Loading from Protected and Unprotected Streambanks in Eastern Oklahoma
Citation:  Paper number  131596591,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596591) @2013
Authors:   Garey A Fox, Ronald B Miller, Sharla Lovern, Rebecca Purvis, Chad J Penn
Keywords:   Illinois River Watershed; Ozark Ecoregion; Phosphorus; Riparian Vegetation; Sediment; Streambank Erosion
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Paper #   131596640   Using laser sensor for measuring crop conditions in precision agriculture
Citation:  Paper number  131596640,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596640) @2013
Authors:   Yongjun Zheng, Yubin Lan, Feng Kang, Chao Ma, He Chen, Yu Tan
Keywords:   laser sensor precision agriculture applications crop height spraying droplets measuring citrus shape.
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Paper #   131596766   Development of a High-Efficient Weeding Robot in the Crop Fields
Citation:  Paper number  131596766,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596766) @2013
Authors:   Jun Che, Yong Chen, Lie Tang, Yan Wang, Xiaojun Jin, Jun Chen
Keywords:   mechanical weed control direct herbicide application intra-row inter-row autonomous navigation
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Paper #   131596776   Development and Evaluation of a Leaf Monitoring System for Continuous Measurement of Plant Water Status
Citation:  Paper number  131596776,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596776) @2014
Authors:   Rajveer Dhillon, Francisco Rojo, Jedediah Roach, Robert Coates, Changjie Han, Shrini Upadhyaya, Michael Delwiche
Keywords:   Leaf temperature, Crop water stress index, CWSI, Irrigation scheduling, Continuous measurement, Wireless mesh network, Stem water potential, Plant water status, Almonds, Walnuts, Nut crops
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Paper #   131596839   Variation in Runoff at Different Watershed Scales in the Hilly-gully Region on the Loess Plateau
Citation:  Paper number  131596839,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596839) @2013
Authors:   Qinghong Yan, Cuiping Yuan, Tingwu Lei, Qixiang Lei, Guangxu Su, Leping An
Keywords:   Precipitation Runoff Watershed scale Loess Plateau
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Paper #   131596843   Tension Detection of Mono Chain Ropeway System for Hilly Orchard
Citation:  Paper number  131596843,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596843) @2013
Authors:   Jun Li, Tian-sheng Hong, Zhou Yang, Jian Su
Keywords:   mono chain axially moving tension variance analysis regression analysis virtual prototype
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Paper #   131596857   Classification of different level of Aflatoxin B1 on corn kernels surface using short-wave infrared reflectance hyperspectral imaging
Citation:  Paper number  131596857,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596857) @2013
Authors:   Wei Wang, Kurt C. Lawrence, Gerald W. Heitschmidt, William R. Windham, Yankun Peng, Xuan Chu, Nannan Zhang
Keywords:   Aflatoxin B1 Hyperspectral imaging Maize kernel Variables importance in projection PLS-DA.
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Paper #   131596866   Development of Portable Agricultural Machinery Monitoring and Center-Navigation System
Citation:  Paper number  131596866,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596866) @2013
Authors:   Caicong Wu, Lianjun Ding, Yaping Cai, Mengjia Luo, Jing Zhao
Keywords:   Tablet PC Agricultural Machinery Organization Management Scheduling System
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Paper #   131596900   Study on the Model for Volume Estimation of Landslides by Using 3-D Laser Scanner in Wenchuan Earthquake Area
Citation:  Paper number  131596900,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596900) @2013
Authors:   Zhanpeng Chen, Tingwu Lei, Qinghong Yan, Heng Hu, Mingbiao Xiong
Keywords:   Wenchuan earthquake Earthquake-triggered landslides 3D laser scanner Volume estimation model.
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Paper #   131596925   Radio frequency assisted with hot air drying protocol and uniformity of in-shell Macadamia nuts
Citation:  Paper number  131596925,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596925) @2013
Authors:   Yunyang Wang, Li Zhang, Juming Tang, Shaojin Wang
Keywords:   Macadamia nuts Drying Radio frequency Drying uniformity Quality.
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Paper #   131596927   Applicability evaluation of corn harvesting machinery in northern China
Citation:  Paper number  131596927,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596927) @2013
Authors:   Xiufeng Lu, Zhi’an Zheng, Baoling Yang, Zhenjiang Gao, Zheng Lou
Keywords:   Maize area Mechanical harvesting of corn Applicability Evaluation
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Paper #   131596930   Comparison of Two Prediction Models for Surface Soil Moisture Measurement Using Near-infrared Sensor
Citation:  Paper number  131596930,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596930) @2013
Authors:   Zhe Yin, Tingwu Lei, Zhanpeng Chen, Qinghong Yan, Yuequn Dong
Keywords:   Near infrared; Soil moisture; Reflectance; Relative absorption depth;
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Paper #   131596933   Spraying efficiency of slightly acidic electrolyzed water for reducing foodborne pathogens and natural microflora on shell eggs
Citation:  Paper number  131596933,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596933) @2013
Authors:   Li Ni, Baoming Li, Wei Cao, Zhihui Yan, Weichao Zheng
Keywords:   Slightly acidic electrolyzed water spraying disinfection pathogens eggs
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Paper #   131596934   Transversal Vibration Analysis of Mono Chain Ropeway System
Citation:  Paper number  131596934,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596934) @2013
Authors:   Jun Li, Tian-sheng Hong, Zhou Yang, Yu-qing Zhu
Keywords:   mono chain ropeway transversal vibration power spectra frequency
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Paper #   131596939   The variation of gelatinization of ingredients for piglet feed based on the expanding and pelletizing technology
Citation:  Paper number  131596939,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131596939) @2013
Authors:   Hui Li, Hongying Wang, Lu Wang, Jie Yang
Keywords:   piglet feed RVA simple enzymatic analysis gelatinization viscosity
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Paper #   131597088   Signal transmission and node deployment of a 2.4 GHz wireless sensor network: A case study in a persimmon orchard
Citation:  Paper number  131597088,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131597088) @2013
Authors:   Wenting Han, Yi Wang,  Su K. Ooi, Congcong Guo
Keywords:   Wireless sensor network 2.4GHz radio communication Signal attenuation Node deployment Persimmon orchard.
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Paper #   131597192   Soil disinfection with ozone (O3) as an alternative to methyl bromide - a sustainable practice in agriculture
Citation:  Paper number  131597192,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131597192) @2013
Authors:   Nahed Msayleb, Ramesh Kanwar, J. (Hans) van Leeuwen, Alison Robertson, Gregory Tylka
Keywords:   Ozone Methyl Bromide Alternatives Soil Fumigation Sustainability Soil-borne pathogens Fusarium oxysporum Phytophthora sojae Nematodes Montreal Protocol Methyl Bromide phase-out Gas Phase Concentration
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Paper #   131597281   Current situation and influencing factors of large and medium tractors update in China
Citation:  Paper number  131597281,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131597281) @2013
Authors:   Xiufeng Lu, Zhi’an Zheng, Baoling Yang, Zhenjiang Gao, Zheng Lou
Keywords:   Current situation Influencing factors Update Large and medium tractors Agriculture machinery
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Paper #   131597288   The effect of soaking and high pressure processing on cooking properties of brown rice
Citation:  Paper number  131597288,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131597288) @2013
Authors:   Yao Zhan, Feifei Hu, Chunfang Wang, Yong Yu, Jinsong He, Songming Zhu
Keywords:   brown rice high pressure water absorption soaking cooking property
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Paper #   131597306   Effects of biomaterial on ammonia recovery during swine manure composting
Citation:  Paper number  131597306,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131597306) @2013
Authors:   Xiuping Tao, Bin Shang, Hongmin Dong, Dongpo Guo
Keywords:   swine manure composting ammonia deodorization
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Paper #   131597340   Mobile Short Message Remote Control for Automatic Irrigation System
Citation:  Paper number  131597340,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131597340) @2013
Authors:   Zhengying Wei, Zhanpeng Huo, Meng Zhang, Biao Li, Yiping Tang
Keywords:   short message remote control irrigation system short messaging service mobile communication network.
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Paper #   131597386   Fluid-Structure Interaction Analysis on Pressure-Compensating Emitters
Citation:  Paper number  131597386,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131597386) @2013
Authors:   Zhengying Wei, Xing Zhou, Weijing Yuan, Guangxi Zhao
Keywords:   Pressure-compensating emitter Fluid-structure interaction Adaptive mesh repair SST k-? turbulence model Contact analysis.
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Paper #   131597541   The Effect of Carbonization Conditions on Characteristics of Corn-Stalk and Rice-Straw Derived Biochar
Citation:  Paper number  131597541,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131597541) @2013
Authors:   Yanhui / Lin, Jun / Guo, Kuichuan / Sheng, Yihua / Xia, Thomas / Scielly
Keywords:   carbonization condition characteristics energy yield rice straw corn stalk
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Paper #   131597646   Discrimination of Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Disease using Hyperspectral Imaging
Citation:  Paper number  131597646,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131597646) @2013
Authors:   Jinzhu LU, Di CUI, Huanyu JIANG
Keywords:   Hyperspectral imaging spectral analysis imaging processing plant disease reflectance.
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Paper #   131597649   Effect of High Pressure Treatment on Colour Degradation of Fresh Chinese Bayberry, Fresh-cut Yacon and Carrot
Citation:  Paper number  131597649,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131597649) @2013
Authors:   Feifei Hu, Yi Lin, Hongmin Zhang, Chunfang Wang, Yao Zhan, Yong Yu, Jinsong He, Songming Zhu
Keywords:   Ultra-high pressure Yacon Chinese bayberry Carrot Colour
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Paper #   131597654   A Real-Time Stereo Vision System for Obstacle Recognition and Motion Estimation
Citation:  Paper number  131597654,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131597654) @2013
Authors:   Ta-Te Lin, Kai-Chiang Chuang, An-Chih Tsai, Yu-Sung Chen
Keywords:   Stereo Vision Support Vector Machine Histogram of Oriented Gradient Kalman Filter Motion Estimation
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Paper #   131597665   The Device of Forage Carding Design and Experimental Research
Citation:  Paper number  131597665,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131597665) @2013
Authors:   Yong Yu, Guanghui Wang, Decheng Wang, Fang Liang, Donghui Lu
Keywords:   Braided grass Carding process Device Technical parameters Simulation and Calculation
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Paper #   131597701   Effect Of Deficit Irrigation On The Productivity And Characteristics Of Tomato
Citation:  Paper number  131597701,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131597701) @2013
Authors:   Ahmed Mahrous Hassan, Mohamed Elsayed Abuarab
Keywords:   Mechanical damage physical properties mechanical properties yield deficit irrigation.
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Paper #   131597720   Astaxanthin Extracts from Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) Discards Assisted By High Pressure Processing
Citation:  Paper number  131597720,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131597720) @2013
Authors:   Jirui Du, Jinsong He, Yong Yu, Songming Zhu, Jianping Li
Keywords:   Astaxanthin Shrimp discards Antioxidant High pressures processing Extract
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Paper #   131597821   Denitrification bioreactor nitrous oxide emissions under fluctuating flow conditions
Citation:  Paper number  131597821,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131597821) @2013
Authors:   Laura Christianson, James Hanly, Neha Jha, Surinder Saggar, Mike Hedley
Keywords:   Denitrification bioreactor nitrate nitrous oxide subsurface drainage woodchip.
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Paper #   131597846   An investigation into the effect of traffic and tillage on soil properties and crop yields
Citation:  Paper number  131597846,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131597846) @2013
Authors:   Emily K Smith, Paula A Misiewicz, Keith Chaney, David R White, Richard J Godwin
Keywords:   Controlled traffic farming low ground pressure traffic random traffic soil compaction traffic management tillage sustainability.
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Paper #   131598153   Optimization of the energy value determination method for rice husk using bomb calorimeter
Citation:  Paper number  131598153,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131598153) @2013
Authors:   Mohammed Bakari, Michael Ngadi
Keywords:   Rice husk Heating value Bomb calorimeter Densification Impact strength-Impact resistance Ash analysis
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Paper #   131598217   Real-time Moisture Measurement of Broiler Litter using Capacitance and Near-Infrared Techniques
Citation:  Paper number  131598217,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131598217) @2013
Authors:   Simerjeet Singh Virk, John Patrick Fulton, Oladarin Oluwafemi Fasina, Timothy Paul McDonald
Keywords:   Broiler litter, moisture variability, moisture measurement, capacitance, near-infrared
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Paper #   131598251   Flow Rates Influence on Manure Ammonia Mitigation Using an Acid-Filled Gas-Permeable Membrane
Citation:  Paper number  131598251,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131598251) @2013
Authors:   Amir Masoud Samani Majd, Saqib Mukhtar
Keywords:   Ammonia recovery Gas-permeable membrane Ammonium sulfate Gas diffusion recipient solution
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Paper #   131598448   Analysis of Differently Roasted Arabica Coffee Samples by Electronic Tongue
Citation:  Paper number  131598448,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131598448) @2013
Authors:   Zoltán Kovács, Evelin Várvölgyi, Lajos Dénes Dénes, Dániel Szöllosi, András Fekete
Keywords:   electronic tongue arabica coffee degree of roast color measurement
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Paper #   131598515   Farm-Scale Biomass Pelletizer Performance for Switchgrass Pellet Production
Citation:  Paper number  131598515,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131598515) @2013
Authors:   Ryan Hilton, Daniel E Ciolkosz, Drew Swomley, Daniel E Ciolkosz, Hojae Yi, Virendra M Puri, Gregory W Roth
Keywords:   Biomass densification pellets
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Paper #   131598524   Analysis of Poultry Vocalizations for Age Estimation using Cepstral Coefficients and C4.5 Classification
Citation:  Paper number  131598524,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131598524) @2013
Authors:   Nathan V. Parrish, David V. Anderson, Wayne D. R. Daley, Doug F. Britton, Sim Harbert, A. Bruce Webster, Casey W. Ritz
Keywords:   audio animal welfare age estimation C4.5 classi?er MFCC growout
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Paper #   131598624   Evaluation of Positive Pressure Air Distribution Systems for Diary Housing
Citation:  Paper number  131598624,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131598624) @2013
Authors:   Mario R Mondaca, Christopher Y. Choi, Nigel Cook, Ken Nordlund
Keywords:   Dairy CFD Heat Transfer Convection
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Paper #   131598681   Initial Results Utilizing a Commercially Available Ultrasonic Sensor for Forage Yield Measurement
Citation:  Paper number  131598681,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131598681) @2013
Authors:   D. Kent Shannon, John Lory, Robert Kallenbach, Todd Lorenz, Joni Harper, Gene Schmitz, Wendy Rapp, Brent Carpenter, Danny England
Keywords:   ultrasonics yield map forage precision agriculture sensors
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Paper #   131598694   Variable Rate Fertilizer Application in Wild Blueberry Fields: Impacts on Plant Growth and Yield
Citation:  Paper number  131598694,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131598694) @2013
Authors:   Shoaib Rashid Saleem, Qamar Uz Zaman, Arnold Walter Schumann, Ali Madani, David Charles Percival, Aitazaz Ahsan Farooque
Keywords:   Precision agriculture GPS GIS wild blueberry variable rate fertilization fruit yield.
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Paper #   131598763   Effect of Split Fertilizer Application on Ammonia Volatilization Losses in Wild Blueberry Fields
Citation:  Paper number  131598763,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131598763) @2013
Authors:   Asif Abbas, Qamar Zaman, Arnold Schuman, Richard Donald, Gordon Brewster, Shoaib Rashid Saleem
Keywords:   Precision agriculture ammonia volatilization Wild blueberry GPS GIS.
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Paper #   131598776   Validating Timber Harvesting Productivity and Cost Information in Michigan Loggers’ Survey Using Field-based Studies
Citation:  Paper number  131598776,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131598776) @2013
Authors:   Fei Pan, Ajit Srivastava
Keywords:   Woody biomass harvesting productivity cost logger’s survey
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Paper #   131598778   Fugitive Dust Emissions from Off-road Vehicle Maneuvers on Military Training Lands
Citation:  Paper number  131598778,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131598778) @2013
Authors:   Jeremy C. Meeks, Larry E. Wagner, Ronaldo G. Maghirang, John Tatarko
Keywords:   Wind erosion, soil, air quality, particulate matter
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Paper #   131598901   Development and Validation of a Computational Fluid Dynamics Model of Pond Temperature and Algal Growth
Citation:  Paper number  131598901,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131598901) @2013
Authors:   J L Drewry, C Y Choi
Keywords:   Algae biofuels computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
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Paper #   131598937   An Advanced Conductive Cooling Design to Relieve Heat Stress in Modern Dairies
Citation:  Paper number  131598937,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131598937) @2013
Authors:   Yifan Liang, Mario Mondaca, Fernando Rojano, Christopher Y. Choi
Keywords:   Dairy Cooling Heat exchanger Computational Fluid Dynamics
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Paper #   131598940   Numerical Simulation of a Quarter Scale Tractor Pull
Citation:  Paper number  131598940,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131598940) @2013
Authors:   David I Epp, Jonathan R. Schuba, Scott D Noble
Keywords:   weight transfer optimization traction progressive loading tractor pull.
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Paper #   131599028   Military vehicle trafficking impacts vegetation and soil bulk density at Fort Benning, Georgia
Citation:  Paper number  131599028,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131599028) @2013
Authors:   Amare Retta, Larry E. Wagner, John Tatarko
Keywords:   fugitive dust wind erosion soil degradation dust generation emissions
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Paper #   131599107   Analyzing the Benefits of Manure Separation using Mathematical Optimization
Citation:  Paper number  131599107,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131599107) @2013
Authors:   Hongbo Dong, Michael C Ferris, Tom L Cox, John Norman, Jim Leverich
Keywords:   Animal Manure Separation Mathematical Modeling Nonlinear Optimization Mixed Integer Linear Programming
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Paper #   131599238   Hydrothermal Catalytic Gasification (HCG) as an Alternative to Anaerobic Digestion
Citation:  Paper number  131599238,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131599238) @2013
Authors:   Matthew D Ong, Lance C. Schideman
Keywords:   Hydrothermal catalytic gasification anaerobic digestion bioenergy raney nickel catalyst subcritical water
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Paper #   131599335   Nondestructive Detection of Pear Firmness Using a Laser Doppler Vibrometer
Citation:  Paper number  131599335,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131599335) @2013
Authors:   Wen Zhang, Di Cui, Yibin Ying
Keywords:   Nondestructive detection firmness laser Doppler vibrometer vibration characteristic FFT algorithm.
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Paper #   131600238   The adsorption of xyloglucan and pectin to model crystalline and amorphous cellulose substrates
Citation:  Paper number  131600238,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131600238) @2013
Authors:   Jin Gu, Jeffrey M. Catchmark
Keywords:   Model cellulose substrates; Xyloglucan; Pectin; Langmuir isotherm
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Paper #   131602809   An Oscillating and Non- oscillating Subsoiler Shanks and Their Influence on Traction Resistance and Soil Properties
Citation:  Paper number  131602809,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131602809) @2013
Authors:   Abdalla Noureldin Osman, Dongxing Zhang, rui Zhang, xia Li
Keywords:   subsoil vibrating shank machine draft bulk density soil moisture content.
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Paper #   131603513   Effect of Deficit Irrigation on Water Use and Water Use Efficiency of Alfalfa
Citation:  Paper number  131603513,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131603513) @2013
Authors:   Caleb M Carter, Axel Garcia y Garcia, M. Anowarul Islam, Kristiana Hansen
Keywords:   Medicago sativa L., water use efficiency, deficit irrigation, irrigation.
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Paper #   131604035   Enhance volatile fatty acid (VFA) and bio-methane productivity by pretreatment of lawn grass
Citation:  Paper number  131604035,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131604035) @2013
Authors:   Liang Yu, Jingwei Ma, Quanbao Zhao, Craig Frear, Shulin Chen
Keywords:   Anaerobic digestion pretreatment volatile fatty acid bio-methane lawn grass.
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Paper #   131605534   Comparing semi-continuous air sampling versus 24-hour bag samples to monitor gas emissions and treatment from a swine nursery with biofilters
Citation:  Paper number  131605534,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131605534) @2013
Authors:   Kevin A Janni, L. D. Jacobson, B. P. Hetchler, J. P. Oliver, L. J. Johnston
Keywords:   Semi-continuous sampling 24-h sampling Biofilters Ammonia Hydrogen sulfide Nitrous oxide Reduction efficiency Flat-bed biofilter
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Paper #   131605985   Ammonia Scrubbing Using Electrolyzed Water Spray Scrubber
Citation:  Paper number  131605985,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131605985) @2013
Authors:   Amir Masoud Samani Majd, Ahmad Kalbasi, Saqib Mukhtar, Gerald Riskowski
Keywords:   Ammonia Spray scrubber Electrolyzed water Contact time
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Paper #   131606586   Use of treated wastewater for lettuce cultivation
Citation:  Paper number  131606586,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131606586) @2013
Authors:   Vanessa Ribeiro Urbano, Thaís Grandizoli Mendonça, Antonio Claudio Testa Varallo, Reinaldo Gaspar Bastos, Claudinei Fonseca Souza
Keywords:   fertigation domestic sewage reuse of water irrigation.
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Paper #   131607893   Mechanical Properties of Bacterial Cellulose Microfibril Bundles in Tensile Loading
Citation:  Paper number  131607893,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131607893) @2013
Authors:   Mohammad Shafayet Zamil, Yuanyuan Weng, Hojae Yi, Jeffrey Catchmark, Virendra M. Puri
Keywords:   Bacterial Cellulose, Cellulose Microfibril, Mechanical Properties, Tensile Test, MEMS
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Paper #   131607895   Effect of tractor pass frequency on selected properties under conventional tillage
Citation:  Paper number  131607895,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131607895) @2013
Authors:   SETH I. MANUWA, Matthew A. ADEBAYO
Keywords:   Soil compaction traffic frequency cone index shear strength bulk density and moisture content
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Paper #   131608408   Economic and Environmental Sustainability of Small Nebraska Greenhouse Systems
Citation:  Paper number  131608408,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131608408) @2013
Authors:   David M Mabie, George E Meyer, Stacy A Adams
Keywords:   Biofuels greenhouse heating renewable energy sustainability
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Paper #   131608507   Kinetics of Phosphorus Sorption in Vegetative Treatment Area Soils
Citation:  Paper number  131608507,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131608507) @2013
Authors:   Kelsey B Regan, Daniel S Andersen
Keywords:   Feedlot runoff phosphorus soil sampling vegetative treatment system equilibrium phosphorus concentration.
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Paper #   131608939   Design and Experiment of Intelligent Monorail Cucumbers Harvester System
Citation:  Paper number  131608939,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131608939) @2013
Authors:   Zhenyu Yang, Wenqiang Zhang, Junxiong Zhang, Chunlong Zhang, Chao Ji, Wei Li
Keywords:   Monorail Intelligent Harvester Greenhouse Machine Vision End-effector.
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Paper #   131609103   Swine Manure Rate, Timing, and Application Method Effects on Post-Harvest Soil Nutrients, Crop Yield, and Water Quality Implications in a Corn-Soybean Rotation
Citation:  Paper number  131609103,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131609103) @2013
Authors:   Syed I. Ahmed, Steven K. Mickelson, Carl H. Pederson, James L. Baker, Rameshwar S. Kanwar, Jeffery C. Lorimor, David F. Webber
Keywords:   Best management practices Corn-soybean rotation Cover crops Manure application Nitrogen Phosphorus Soil nutrient content Water quality implications
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Paper #   131609658   Coupled surface-subsurface flow hydrodynamic model for surface irrigation
Citation:  Paper number  131609658,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131609658) @2013
Authors:   Qin-ge Dong, Di Xu, Shaohui Zhang, Meijian Bai, Yinong Li
Keywords:   surface irrigation; hybrid coupling method; numerical simulation; saturated-unsaturated flow; Darcy’s law
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Paper #   131610092   Heating energy consumption, heat losses and heating energy saving possibilities in case broiler house in Finland
Citation:  Paper number  131610092,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131610092) @2013
Authors:   Mari Tuulia Rajaniemi, Juuso Väinö Vihtori Tuure, Jukka Matias Ahokas
Keywords:   Heating broiler production energy saving heat losses energy consumption
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Paper #   131610492   The BioCentury Research Farm: Accelerating Biomass Production and Conversion Research, Development, and Outreach
Citation:  Paper number  131610492,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131610492) @2013
Authors:   Darren H. Jarboe, Lawrence A. Johnson, Andrew A. Suby
Keywords:   Biomass processing fermentation thermochemical processing biomass harvest biomass transport biomass storage biomass preparation biomass pretreatment technology commercialization.
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Paper #   131610718   Thriving in Drought with Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI): Case Studies and Tools
Citation:  Paper number  131610718,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131610718) @2013
Authors:   Inge Bisconer, Robert Bergquist
Keywords:   Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI) Drought Drip Irrigation Economics Drip Irrigation Design Drip Irrigation Operation and Maintenance.
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Paper #   131610774   Performance Evaluation of Surface Inlet Designs
Citation:  Paper number  131610774,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131610774) @2013
Authors:   Timothy James Rendall, Richard A.C. Cooke
Keywords:   Drainage Inlet Hickenbottom Sediment Tile
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Paper #   131611113   Development of an Automated Algae Growth System
Citation:  Paper number  131611113,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131611113) @2013
Authors:   Weiming Cai, Nurhan Turgut Dunford, Ning Wang, Songming Zhu, Yongbo Wan, Yan Zhu
Keywords:   Automatic control system algae growth algae harvest algae bioreactor spectral data
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Paper #   131611458   Study of Audible Sound Effect on Algae Growth
Citation:  Paper number  131611458,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131611458) @2013
Authors:   Weiming Cai, Ning Wang, Nurhan Turgut Dunford, Songming Zhu, Huinong He
Keywords:   Sound stimulation algae growth rate sound frequency biomass
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Paper #   131612436   Revising Crop Coefficient for Washington Sate
Citation:  Paper number  131612436,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131612436) @2013
Authors:   Tina Karimi, Troy Peters, Claudio O. Stockle
Keywords:   Evapotranspiration Crop coefficient
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Paper #   131614865   Effects of Moisture Content and Binder Addition on Pelletization of Untreated and Torrefied Corn Stover
Citation:  Paper number  131614865,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131614865) @2013
Authors:   Jeremy D Brue, Matthew J Darr, Dorde Medic, Zach Bartlett
Keywords:   Pellet Production, Torrefaction, Corn Stover, Durability
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Paper #   131615960   Development of the Second Generation of Berry Impact Recording Device
Citation:  Paper number  131615960,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131615960) @2013
Authors:   Rui Xu, Changying Li
Keywords:   Sensing system, Blueberry, Machine harvester, Accelerometer, Microcontroller.
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Paper #   131616169   Estimating the growing season length using remotely sensed based vegetation indices: a case study for Washington State vineyards.
Citation:  Paper number  131616169,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131616169) @2013
Authors:   Golnaz Badr, Gerrit Hoogenboom
Keywords:   MODIS NDVI Phenology metrics Growing season length Vineyard.
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Paper #   131617562   Feasibility Study of Estimating Nutritional Quality Properties of Alfalfa Crop Using On-the-Go Measurement of Shear Force during Baling Operation
Citation:  Paper number  131617562,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131617562) @2013
Authors:   Mohammad Loghavi, Mohammadmehdi Maharlooei
Keywords:   Alfalfa Quality monitoring Baler Shear force
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Paper #   131617903   Climate behavior of a rabbit barn in Central Mexico by using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Citation:  Paper number  131617903,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131617903) @2013
Authors:   Jorge Flores-Velázquez, Federico Villarreal-Guerrero, José Luis Lara-Mireles, Juan Ignacio Montero, Fernando Rojano
Keywords:   Temperature profile turbulence gradient climate management nitrogen levels natural ventilation.
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Paper #   131618005   House-Level Moisture Production of Modern Swine by Age, Temperature and Source
Citation:  Paper number  131618005,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618005) @2014
Authors:   Morgan D Hayes, Tami M Brown-Brandl, John P Stinn, Hong Li, Hongwei Xin, John A Nienaber, Timothy A Shepherd
Keywords:   latent heat, moisture production, swine, house-level moisture, relative humidity.
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Paper #   131618128   Limitations of treated wastewater reuse in the Middle East and North Africa: Work-in-progress
Citation:  Paper number  131618128,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618128) @2013
Authors:   Anne Elizabeth Dare, Rabi H Mohtar, Rachid Boukchina, Ayman Rabi, Basem Shomar
Keywords:   treated wastewater water reuse public perception extension food security.
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Paper #   131618130   Prediction of Moisture content in Maize leaves based on Hyperspectral Image
Citation:  Paper number  131618130,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618130) @2013
Authors:   Yu Sun, Di Wu, Wenting Han, Jifeng Ning
Keywords:   maize leaves moisture content hyperspectral partial least squares regression nondestructive detection
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Paper #   131618357   Methods, techniques, and considerations for subirrigation practices in the Red River Valley of the North
Citation:  Paper number  131618357,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618357) @2013
Authors:   Kyle L Horntvedt, Xinhua Jia, Thomas F Scherer, Dean D Steele, Thomas M DeSutter
Keywords:   Subirrigation Irrigation Scheduling Tile Drainage
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Paper #   131618416   Adjustable Multiple Terrain Agricultural Robot System
Citation:  Paper number  131618416,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618416) @2013
Authors:   Zhigang Wang, Yubin Lan, Clint W. Hoffmann, Zhitao Zhang, Yonghui Wang
Keywords:   Height and Width Adjustable 3D Rotate Coupling Multiple Terrain Frequency Analysis Robot.
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Paper #   131618475   Design and validation of a calibrated orifice meter for sub-500 liter per minute flow rate applications
Citation:  Paper number  131618475,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618475) @2013
Authors:   Brett C Ramirez, G. D.N. Maia, A. R. Green, D. W. Shike, R. S. Gates, L. F. Rodriguez
Keywords:   Ventilation, Greenhouse Gas, Emission, Nozzle, Wind Chamber, Bernoulli, Calorimetry, Beef Cattle
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Paper #   131618476   Assessment of a Prototype Sweet Cherry Harvester
Citation:  Paper number  131618476,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618476) @2013
Authors:   Peter Ako Larbi, Manoj Karkee, Qin Zhang, Matthew David Whiting
Keywords:   cherry harvesting, shake and catch, operator safety, harvest efficiency, harvester performance
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Paper #   131618548   Measurement and Reduction of Airborne Microorganisms and Dust Associated with Livestock Production
Citation:  Paper number  131618548,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618548) @2013
Authors:   Yang Zhao, André Aarnink
Keywords:   Airborne transmission efficiency concentration emission air scrubber
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Paper #   131618578   Evaluation of Modified Variable Rate Granular Fertilizer Spreader for Spot-Specific Fertilization in Wild Blueberry Fields
Citation:  Paper number  131618578,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618578) @2013
Authors:   Hassan S Chattha, Qamar U Zaman, Arnold W Schumann, Gordon R Brewster, Young K Chang, Scott Read
Keywords:   Bare spots controller rat catchers fertilizer spreader and wild blueberry.
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Paper #   131618601   Characterizing Manure and Litter Properties and Their Carbon Dioxide Production in an Aviary Laying-Hen Housing System
Citation:  Paper number  131618601,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618601) @2013
Authors:   Yang Zhao, Deling Zhao, Hongwei Xin
Keywords:   Manure/litter management, whole-house animal calorimetry, CO2 balance
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Paper #   131618610   Free chlorine loss during spray of membrane-less acidic electrolyzed water (MLAEW) and its antimicrobial effect on airborne bacteria from poultry house
Citation:  Paper number  131618610,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618610) @2013
Authors:   Yang Zhao, Hongwei Xin, Deling Zhao, Weichao Zheng, Wei Tian, He Ma, Kai Liu, Hui Hu, Tong Wang, Michelle Soupir, Wei Wang
Keywords:   Electrolyzed water inactivation airborne microorganisms livestock spraying
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Paper #   131618647   Improving the Value of Anaerobic Digestion Through Integration of Ammonia Recovery, Biomethane Production and Lignocellulosic Pretreatment
Citation:  Paper number  131618647,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618647) @2013
Authors:   Dennis A Burke
Keywords:   Anaerobic Digestion substrate pretreatment ammonia recovery ammonium bicarbonate fertilizer biogas cleanup biomethane
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Paper #   131618648   Nutrient runoff from non-agricultural areas -- two catchments in Norway
Citation:  Paper number  131618648,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618648) @2013
Authors:   Håkon Borch
Keywords:   Nutrient runoff forest areas water quality watershed reference studies.
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Paper #   131618668   Machine Power and Drying Rate Relationships for High Energy Forage Sorghum
Citation:  Paper number  131618668,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618668) @2013
Authors:   Elizabeth A Miller, Michael D Buser, Raymond L Huhnke, Randal K Taylor
Keywords:   biomass, conditioning, power, drying rate, high energy forage sorghum.
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Paper #   131618681   Low Altitude and Multiple Helicopter Formation in Precision Aerial Agriculture
Citation:  Paper number  131618681,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618681) @2013
Authors:   Zhigang Wang, Yubin Lan, Hoffmann W. Clint, Yonghui Wang, Yongjun Zheng
Keywords:   Low Altitude Multiple Helicopter Formation Unmanned Precision Aerial Agriculture.
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Paper #   131618699   Anaerobic Digestion of Whole and Lipid-Extracted Algal Biomass from Four Industrial Strains — Determination of Important Methane and Nutrient Information
Citation:  Paper number  131618699,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618699) @2013
Authors:   Craig Frear, Baisuo Zhao, Jingwei Ma, Quanbao Zhao
Keywords:   Algae anaerobic digestion biorefinery nutrients bio-methane.
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Paper #   131618700   Response of maize growth and yield to different irrigation and fertilization regimes under sprinkler irrigation in semi-arid region
Citation:  Paper number  131618700,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618700) @2013
Authors:   Jiangli Wen, Jiusheng Li, Yanfeng Li
Keywords:   Irrigation regimes Lateral move sprinkler system Maize Nitrogen Sprinkler irrigation Yield.
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Paper #   131618714   The Selective Removal of H2S over CO2 from Biogas in a Bubble Column Using Pretreated Digester Effluent
Citation:  Paper number  131618714,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618714) @2013
Authors:   Nicholas Kennedy, Quan-Bao Zhao, Craig Frear, Shulin Chen
Keywords:   H2S removal biogas purification anaerobic digestion bubble column reactor absorption
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Paper #   131618715   Psychrophilic anaerobic sequencing batch reactor with biofilm supported by solids from dairy manure
Citation:  Paper number  131618715,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618715) @2013
Authors:   Jingwei Ma, Baisuo Zhao, Quanbao Zhao, Liang Yu, Craig Frear, Shulin Chen
Keywords:   Anaerobic digestion kinetics methanogenic community dairy manure.
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Paper #   131618717   Ampicillin, florfenicol, sulfamethazine, and tylosin effect on biogas production and their degradation efficiency during anaerobic digestion
Citation:  Paper number  131618717,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618717) @2013
Authors:   Shannon M Mitchell, Jeffrey L Ullman, Amy L Teel, Richard J Watts, Craig Frear
Keywords:   Anaerobic digestion antibiotic degradation biogas methane.
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Paper #   131618744   Current Situation and Development Trend of Fruit and Vegetable Fresh-keeping Packaging Technology
Citation:  Paper number  131618744,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618744) @2013
Authors:   Jieli Duan, Huazhong Lu, Zhou Yang, Enli Lü, Jiaming Guo
Keywords:   fruit and vegetable fresh-keeping packaging packaging materials present situation development trend
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Paper #   131618745   Nitrogen and Phosphorus Recovery from Anaerobic Digested Dairy Wastewater
Citation:  Paper number  131618745,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618745) @2013
Authors:   Quanbao Zhao, Craig Frear, Cynthia Alwine, Jingwei Ma, Shulin Chen
Keywords:   Aeration anaerobic digestion nitrogen phosphorus dairy manure
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Paper #   131618787   Radio Propagation Characteristics of 2.4 GHz at Specific Growth Stages of Corn
Citation:  Paper number  131618787,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618787) @2013
Authors:   Haixia Li, Ning Wang
Keywords:   Wireless sensor network Radio Propagation Path loss Corn growth stages Received signal strength indication
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Paper #   131618797   Improvement of Aquifer Vulnerability Assessment Using DRASTIC (ver. 2012)
Citation:  Paper number  131618797,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618797) @2013
Authors:   Won Seok Jang, Bernie Engel, Larry Theller
Keywords:   Aquifer vulnerability Complex geological structure DRASTIC Groundwater
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Paper #   131618800   Discrete Element Modeling of Soil-Implement Interaction Considering Soil Plasticity, Cohesion and Adhesion
Citation:  Paper number  131618800,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618800) @2013
Authors:   John M Fielke, Mustafa Ucgul, Chris Saunders
Keywords:   DEM draft force simulation sweep vertical force.
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Paper #   131618865   Prediction of Moisture content in Maize leaves based on Near-infrared Spectroscopy
Citation:  Paper number  131618865,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618865) @2013
Authors:   Jifeng Ning, Yu Sun, Shanshan Chen, Wenting Han
Keywords:   maize leaves moisture content near-infrared spectroscopy partial least squares regression nondestructive detection
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Paper #   131618879   Heat Production of Nursery and Growing Piglets
Citation:  Paper number  131618879,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618879) @2013
Authors:   Tami M Brown-Brandl, John A Nienaber, Roger A Eigenberg, Hongwei Xin, Morgan D Hayes
Keywords:   Heat production, Heat stress, Swine, Dynamic heat production, Ventilation loads, Circadian rhythm
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Paper #   131618881   Cost Reduction of the Fan Assessment Numeration System through Data Analysis
Citation:  Paper number  131618881,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618881) @2013
Authors:   William S Sympson, Michael P Sama
Keywords:   FANS Anemometers Ventilation Airflow Instrumentation.
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Paper #   131618943   Corn Automatic Irrigation Expert System Based on Infrared Temperature Sensor and Capacitive Moisture Sensor
Citation:  Paper number  131618943,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618943) @2013
Authors:   Zhigang Wang, Yubin Lan, Clint W. Hoffmann, Zhitao Zhang, Yonghui Wang
Keywords:   Automatic Irrigation Expert System Infrared Temperature Sensor Capacitive Moisture Sensor Time Domain.
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Paper #   131618988   GIS based environmental analysis method for rural areas
Citation:  Paper number  131618988,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618988) @2013
Authors:   Hang Chen, Yongsheng Fu, Larry Curtis Brown
Keywords:   GIS spatial distribution data operation environmental analysis rural pollution.
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Paper #   131618991   Evaluation of In-Shell Kernel Moisture Content Monitoring with a Microwave Moisture Meter during Peanut Drying
Citation:  Paper number  131618991,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131618991) @2013
Authors:   Micah A. Lewis, Samir Trabelsi, Stuart O. Nelson
Keywords:   Data acquisition Dielectric properties Embedded system Feedback controller In-shell kernel moisture content Microwave sensing Moisture content Peanut drying Sensor network Shelled peanuts Unshelled peanuts
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Paper #   131619051   Detection of Sucrose Content of Sugar Beet by Visible/Near Infrared Spectroscopy
Citation:  Paper number  131619051,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619051) @2013
Authors:   Leiqing Pan, Qibing Zhu, Renfu Lu, J. Mitchell McGrath
Keywords:   Near-infrared spectroscopy; sugar beet; sucrose content; detection; HPLC
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Paper #   131619056   Sensing Light Absorption by Crop Canopy for Estimating Potential Yield in Almonds and Walnuts
Citation:  Paper number  131619056,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619056) @2014
Authors:   Francisco Rojo, Rajveer Dhillon, Jedediah Roach, Shrini Upadhyaya, Bruce Lampinen, Sam Metcalf, Changjie Han
Keywords:   Light absorption, PAR, potential yield, photosynthesis, dark respiration, plant modeling.
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Paper #   131619080   Characterizing Food Waste Substrates for Co-Digestion through Anaerobic Toxicity Assays (ATA) and Biochemical Methane Potential (BMP)
Citation:  Paper number  131619080,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619080) @2013
Authors:   Maria Sol Lisboa, Stephanie A Lansing
Keywords:   Anaerobic Digestion Dairy Manure Covered lagoon digester Methane Biogas.
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Paper #   131619153   Development of a mobile app for remote monitoring and control of a pull type field sprayer
Citation:  Paper number  131619153,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619153) @2013
Authors:   Caner Koc, Abdulkadir Guneytepe, Bulent Perktas, Izem Aykanat
Keywords:   Field sprayer precision agriculture simulation active suspension Android iOS
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Paper #   131619193   Climate Effects on Algae Production in the ARID-HV Raceway.
Citation:  Paper number  131619193,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619193) @2013
Authors:   George Khawam, Peter Waller, Michael Huesemann
Keywords:   ARID raceway, ARID-HV raceway, algae culture, open pond, biological model.
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Paper #   131619219   CAPILLARY MOVEMENT IN COMPACTED SOILS AS INFLUENCED BY ADDED ORGANIC MATERIALS
Citation:  Paper number  131619219,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619219) @2013
Authors:   J. O. Ohu, E. Mamman, A. A. Mustapha
Keywords:   capillary movement compacted soils.
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Paper #   131619229   CRITICAL MOISTURE CONTENT OF COMPACTED AGRICULTURAL SOILS WITH VARYING ORGANIC MATTER CONTENT
Citation:  Paper number  131619229,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619229) @2013
Authors:   Prof. John O Ohu, Prof. Eli E Mamman, Abubakar A Mustapha
Keywords:   Critical moisture content maximum dry bulk density organic material.
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Paper #   131619241   A Fresh-market Apple Harvesting Technique
Citation:  Paper number  131619241,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619241) @2013
Authors:   Mark E De Kleine, Manoj Karkee, Karen Lewis, Qin Zhang
Keywords:   apple harvest mechanical harvest end-effector trellis fruiting-wall.
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Paper #   131619264   Research on the Demand of Alfalfa Harvest Machine in China’s Northern and North-west Regions
Citation:  Paper number  131619264,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619264) @2013
Authors:   Zeqi Gong, Donghui Lu, Decheng Wang, Zhiqin Wang, Guanghui Wang
Keywords:   alfalfa harvest machine consumer demand factor analysisSPSS
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Paper #   131619307   An Application of Innovative Isolated Device to Water Quality Improvement of Industrialized Turtle-breeding
Citation:  Paper number  131619307,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619307) @2013
Authors:   Wenbin Sun, Kun Xiang, Haisheng Xu, Lei Pei, Songming Zhu, Rongjin Zheng
Keywords:   Industrialized turtle-breeding isolated device contrast test COD water quality
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Paper #   131619320   Mathematical modeling and polysaccharide content of Ganoderma lucidum by hot air impingement drying
Citation:  Paper number  131619320,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619320) @2013
Authors:   Jun-Wen Bai, Hong-Wei Xiao, Zheng Lou, Zhen-Jiang Gao
Keywords:   drying Ganoderma lucidum air impingement Mathematical modeling polysaccharide
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Paper #   131619339   Agricultural products traceability system with autonomous multiple enterprises management supported
Citation:  Paper number  131619339,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619339) @2013
Authors:   Jiaoyue Pu, Haihui Zhang
Keywords:   RFID-based Autonomous multiple enterprises management Traceability system Sub-regional normalized definition Globally unique encoding.
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Paper #   131619353   Concentrations and Size Distributions of Airborne Particulate Matter and Bacteria in an Experimental Aviary Laying-Hen Housing System
Citation:  Paper number  131619353,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619353) @2013
Authors:   W. Zheng, Y. Zhao, H. Xin, B. Li, R. S. Gates, Y. Zhang, M. Soupir
Keywords:   Airborne bacteria Particulate matter Cage-free Size distribution
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Paper #   131619362   Airborne Particulate Matter and Bacteria Reduction from Spraying Slightly Acidic Electrolyzed Water in an Experimental Aviary Laying-Hen Housing System
Citation:  Paper number  131619362,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619362) @2013
Authors:   W. Zheng, Y. Zhao, H. Xin, R. S. Gates, B. Li, Y. Zhang, M. Soupir
Keywords:   Bioaerosols Poultry Dust Spraying Aviary systems
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Paper #   131619395   Monitoring Grain Bed Conditions during Truck Transport of Soybeans in Brazil
Citation:  Paper number  131619395,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619395) @2013
Authors:   Jonathan W.W. Olsen, Christopher R. Wilhelmi, Rodrigo S. Zandonadi, Mary-Grace C. Danao, Richard S. Gates
Keywords:   Post-harvest loss carbon dioxide (CO2) respiration environmental monitoring data acquisition
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Paper #   131619419   Analysis of Effective Power and Reduced, Rotational Force, Specific and Hourly Consumption of Fuel, Efficiency Term-Mechanics and Volumetric for an Agricultural Tractor Fed with Fossil Diesel and Two Types of Biofuels
Citation:  Paper number  131619419,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619419) @2013
Authors:   Carlos Eduardo Silva Volpato
Keywords:   Alternative fuel energy efficiency combustion engine
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Paper #   131619422   The Effect of Glucose on Electronic Taste Analyzer
Citation:  Paper number  131619422,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619422) @2013
Authors:   Daniel Szöllosi, Zoltan Kovács, Evelin Várvölgyi, Andras Fekete
Keywords:   electronic tongue sweet taste glucose taste masking
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Paper #   131619443   A County-Level Assessment of Manure Nutrient Availability Relative to Crop Nutrient Capacity in Iowa: Analysis of Spatial and Temporal Trends
Citation:  Paper number  131619443,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619443) @2013
Authors:   Daniel Steven Andersen
Keywords:   Manure production manure use crop production nutrient capacity excess manure
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Paper #   131619449   Behavior preference and performance of female broilers under different yellow LED lighting intensities
Citation:  Paper number  131619449,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619449) @2013
Authors:   Jinming Pan, Minsi Lu, Wenbin Lin, Zhan Lu, Yue Yu, Mingli Zhang
Keywords:   Lighting intensity; LED; preference; poultry behavior; performance
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Paper #   131619462   Advocating the ‘Culture of Mushroom Consumption’ within the Pre-dominant Discourse of Cancer Treatment and the Politico-Economic Challenges to its Adoption
Citation:  Paper number  131619462,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619462) @2013
Authors:   Sanghamitra Nath, Mrittika Bhattacharya, Prem Prakash Srivastav
Keywords:   chemotherapy mushroom-oriented alternative cancer therapy L-ergothioneine Shiitake
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Paper #   131619467   Assessing the effectiveness of Low Impact Development Practices under the Different Urban Patterns Using SWAT
Citation:  Paper number  131619467,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619467) @2013
Authors:   Mijin Seo, Fouad H Jaber
Keywords:   Stormwater runoff Low impact development designs SWAT SUFI2
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Paper #   131619474    Pretreatment and utilization of low-value fibrous biomass for bacterial fermentation of biosurfactants
Citation:  Paper number  131619474 ,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619474 ) @2013
Authors:   Rajat Sharma, Buddhi Lamsal, Bill Colonna
Keywords:   Pretreatment biosurfactants liquid ammonia ultrasonication enzymatic hydrolysis.
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Paper #   131619521   Low-Moisture Anhydrous Ammonia (LMAA) Pretreatment of Corn Stover
Citation:  Paper number  131619521,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619521) @2013
Authors:   Minliang Yang, Weitao Zhang, Kurt A. Rosentrater
Keywords:   Ammonia biomass cellulosic ethanol pretreatment.
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Paper #   131619599   The prediction of the force and energy requirements to fill soil engaging buckets
Citation:  Paper number  131619599,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619599) @2013
Authors:   Richard J Godwin, Paula A Misiewicz, David R White, Tom Underhill
Keywords:   energy to fill a bucket General Soil Mechanics Equation Mohr Coulomb Equation prediction model soil engaging bucket
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Paper #   131619616   Impact of Temperature and Mixing on Methane Production Rates of Swine Manures obtained from Deep pit Storages
Citation:  Paper number  131619616,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619616) @2013
Authors:   Ana Paula Da Silva Batista, Mark Benjamin Van Weelden, Daniel Steven Andersen
Keywords:   Swine manure methane production foaming temperature anaerobic digestion Arrhenius equation deep-pit manure storage
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Paper #   131619684   Emission of Volatile Organic Compounds as Affected by Feedlot Location, Moisture, and Temperature
Citation:  Paper number  131619684,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619684) @2013
Authors:   Bryan L. Woodbury, John E. Gilley, Roger A. Eigenberg, Mindy J. Spiehs
Keywords:   Odor wet distillers grains with soluble (WDGS) odor activity value (OAV) feedlot surface
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Paper #   131619696   An Advanced Real-time Plant Species Identification System
Citation:  Paper number  131619696,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619696) @2013
Authors:   George E Meyer, Garret F Coffman, Kathryn Conroy, Stephen L Young
Keywords:   Machine Vision Plants Species Identification
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Paper #   131619707   Effect of Microwave-Convective Drying on Antioxidant Activity and Color of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus)
Citation:  Paper number  131619707,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619707) @2013
Authors:   Mrittika Bhattacharya, Prem Prakash Srivastav, Hari Niwas Mishra
Keywords:   Ergothioneine Pleurotus ostreatus Microwave-convective dryer DPPH radical scavenging activity Total phenolics.
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Paper #   131619710   Microwave treatments and modified atmosphere packaging to maintain postharvest quality of Saladette tomatoes
Citation:  Paper number  131619710,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619710) @2013
Authors:   Carmen María Notario-Medellín, María Elena Sosa-Morales
Keywords:   Tomatoes hydrothermal treatments microwaves modified atmospheres
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Paper #   131619717   Quantifying the effects of climate change on the fate and transport of microbial pollutants
Citation:  Paper number  131619717,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619717) @2013
Authors:   Rory Coffey, Brian Benham, Leigh Anne Krometis, Mary Leigh Wolfe, Enda Cummins
Keywords:   waterborne microorganisms climate change modeling water policy.
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Paper #   131619742   Food security: Challenges to water resources development in Nigerian
Citation:  Paper number  131619742,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619742) @2013
Authors:   STEPHEN OLAOYE AFOLAYAN, TAIWO AROWOSEGBE
Keywords:   FOOD SECURITY WATER RESOURCES RAINHARVESTER ALTERNATIVE SUSTAINABILITY
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Paper #   131619756   An economic decision tool for calculating costs and benefits of air treatment technologies to manage odor and gases from animal feeding operations
Citation:  Paper number  131619756,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619756) @2013
Authors:   William F Lazarus, Kevin A Janni
Keywords:   Economics Cost benefit Odor Biofilter Scrubber Cover Manure Wind break Vegetative buffer
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Paper #   131619770   Nutrient Losses from an Irrigated Watershed in Southern Idaho
Citation:  Paper number  131619770,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619770) @2013
Authors:   David L Bjorneberg, James A Ippolito, Anita C Koehn
Keywords:   Irrigation Sediment Loss Phosphorus Nitrate
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Paper #   131619771   Survey on foaming deep-pit swine manure
Citation:  Paper number  131619771,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619771) @2013
Authors:   Neslihan Akdeniz, Larry D Jacobson, Charles J Clanton, Brian P Hetchler
Keywords:   Foam manure deep-pit swine survey.
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Paper #   131619798   Performance of Vegetative Treatment Systems for CAFOs in a northern subhumid climate
Citation:  Paper number  131619798,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619798) @2013
Authors:   Todd P Trooien, Adam W Mathiowetz, Stephen H Pohl, Arvid Boe, Ron Gelderman, Dennis P Todey, Christopher H Hay, Jeppe Kjaersgaard
Keywords:   Vegetative treatment system beef feedlot runoff water quality nitrogen phosphorus.
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Paper #   131619807   Development of the Mississippi Irrigation Scheduling Tool - MIST
Citation:  Paper number  131619807,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619807) @2013
Authors:   Gretchen F. Sassenrath, Amy M. Schmidt, Jeanne M. Schneider, Mary Love Tagert, H. van Riessen, J. Q. Corbitt, J. Crumpton, B. Rice, R. Thornton, R. Prabhu, J. Pote, C. Wax
Keywords:   irrigation scheduling crop water use decision support tools
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Paper #   131619828   Terrain analysis and data mining techniques applied to location of classic gully in a watershed
Citation:  Paper number  131619828,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619828) @2013
Authors:   Laurimar Goncalves Vendrusculo, Amy Kaleita
Keywords:   data mining soil erosion Lidar data feature classification
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Paper #   131619867   Assessing Cross-Sectional Air Velocity Uniformity in Commercial Broiler Houses via the Traverse Method
Citation:  Paper number  131619867,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619867) @2013
Authors:   Brian D Luck, Jeremiah D Davis, Joseph L Purswell
Keywords:   Broiler, Air Flow, FANS, Anemometer.
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Paper #   131619922   Addition of spearmint essential oil as a natural antioxidant in palm olein for repeated frying
Citation:  Paper number  131619922,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619922) @2013
Authors:   Mónica de Jesús Sánchez-Dichi, María Elena Sosa-Morales
Keywords:   Spearmint essential oil natural antioxidants deep frying palm olein
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Paper #   131619931   A Preliminary Study of Helmholtz Resonant for Measurement of Watermelon Volume
Citation:  Paper number  131619931,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619931) @2013
Authors:   Huarui Chen, Huirong Xu, Xiuqin Rao, Naoshi Kondo, Junqi Bao
Keywords:   Helmholtz resonant watermelon volume fast and non-destructive measurement
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Paper #   131619963   Animal Agriculture for a Changing Climate – Using New Ways of Educating Extension Agents
Citation:  Paper number  131619963,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619963) @2013
Authors:   Crystal A Powers, Liz Whitefield, David Smith, David Schmidt, Pam Knox, Jennifer Pronto, Jill Heemstra
Keywords:   Greenhouse gases beef swine dairy poultry Extension education climate change online course.
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Paper #   131619972   Evaluation methods to verify the improvements in measuring soil physical properties by new fusion device using geostatistical analysis
Citation:  Paper number  131619972,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619972) @2013
Authors:   Kyou Seung Lee, Yong Jin Cho, Dong Hoon Lee, Sung Chan Cho, Joongul Park
Keywords:   Soil strength Cone index(CI) Measuring device Spatial statistics Phase correlation.
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Paper #   131619979   Solvent Phase Algal Migration (S.P.A.M.) Process: A Technique for Dewatering Microalgae
Citation:  Paper number  131619979,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619979) @2013
Authors:   Seaborn B. Carter, Sandun D Fernando
Keywords:   biomass harvesting dewatering microalgae Nannochloropsis Oculata solvent biomass harvesting dewatering microalgae Nannochloropsis Oculata solvent.
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Paper #   131619989   Effects of Configuration and Headspace Wind Profile on the Performances of Flux Chambers in Gas Emission Measurement: A Laboratory Study
Citation:  Paper number  131619989,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131619989) @2013
Authors:   Luyu Ding, Chaoyuan Wang, Qikun Lu, Zhihui Yan, Zhengxiang Shi
Keywords:   configuration wind profile non-steady state flow-through chamber gas emission laboratory study.
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Paper #   131620020   Development of crop monitoring system using 2-channel CCD image sensor
Citation:  Paper number  131620020,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620020) @2013
Authors:   Hong Sun, Hong Sun, Qain Wu, Minzan Li, Ruijiao Zhao, Lihua Zheng
Keywords:   Multi-spectral image image acquisition crop monitoring chlorophyll content.
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Paper #   131620028   Preliminary Study on Nitrogen Monitoring of Potato Plants Using Multispectral Image
Citation:  Paper number  131620028,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620028) @2013
Authors:   Hong Sun, Hong Sun, Minzan Li, Qin Zhang, K. Alva Ashok, Zhiyan Zhou
Keywords:   Multi-spectral image vegetation index nitrogen content potato monitoring
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Paper #   131620039   Optimizing the Pad Cooling Ventilation System of Laying Hen Barn Using CFD in Southeast China
Citation:  Paper number  131620039,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620039) @2013
Authors:   Xiaoshuai Wang, Kaiying Wang
Keywords:   evaluation improved design CFD model wet pad cooling system laying hen house.
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Paper #   131620040   A remote monitoring system of automatic soil sampler based on ZigBee WSN
Citation:  Paper number  131620040,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620040) @2013
Authors:   Wei Yang, Min zan Li, Lihua Zheng, Hong Sun, Xincheng Li, Meng Zhang
Keywords:   RFID ZigBee 3G soil sampling
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Paper #   131620069   Development of a smart greenhouse monitoring system based on WSN, 3G and PLC technologies
Citation:  Paper number  131620069,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620069) @2013
Authors:   Lihua Zheng, Minzan Li, Hong Sun, Xiaolei Deng, Zhenjiang Zhong, Jingyi Li, Ya Su, Yi Zhao
Keywords:   WSN ZigBee 3G PLC Greenhouse monitoring system
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Paper #   131620082   The Design and Implementation of Forage Machinery Management System by Using WEB Database
Citation:  Paper number  131620082,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620082) @2013
Authors:   Jiansong Gao, Zhiqin Wang, Decheng Wang, Guanghui Wang
Keywords:   WEB Database Forage Machinery Management System Model Analysis Decision-making
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Paper #   131620093   A Study of the Uncertainty of Farm-product Prices by Entropy Model using Probability Distribution for Monthly Prices
Citation:  Paper number  131620093,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620093) @2013
Authors:   Sangkyu Eun, Jeong-Jae Lee, Yeongjoung Bae
Keywords:   prediction of agricultural prices fluctuation probability distribution entropy model
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Paper #   131620099   Water temperature and spraying interval may affect the cooling effect of the sprinkler system in dairy farm
Citation:  Paper number  131620099,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620099) @2013
Authors:   Zhihui Yan, Zhengxiang Shi, Baoming Li, Chaoyuan Wang, Hao Li, Hao Wang
Keywords:   Dairy cow Heat stress Spraying interval Thermal insulation.
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Paper #   131620105   Prediction of Water Chlorophyll-a Content Based on Multi-scale Spectral Analysis
Citation:  Paper number  131620105,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620105) @2013
Authors:   Yao Zhang, Lihua Zheng, Minzan Li, Hong Sun, Qin Zhang
Keywords:   Water Body Multiscale Spectral Analysis Support Vector Machine Correlation coefficient analysis
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Paper #   131620113   Development of an in-situ optical detector to measure water turbidity and Chlorophyll content
Citation:  Paper number  131620113,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620113) @2013
Authors:   Qin Zhang, Lihua Zheng, Minzan Li, Yao Zhang, Hong Sun, Zhenjiang Zhong, Xiaoshuai Pei
Keywords:   Turbidity Chlorophyll content in-situ optical detector Comprehensive measurement method Transmission.
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Paper #   131620114   A movable data acquisition and production management system for apple orchard
Citation:  Paper number  131620114,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620114) @2013
Authors:   Xiang Guo, Lihua Zheng, Minzan Li, Yao Zhang, Xiaolei Deng, Xiaofei An
Keywords:   Orchard PDA management system data acquisition ZigBee
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Paper #   131620122   A Remote Operating System of Grain Yield Monitor
Citation:  Paper number  131620122,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620122) @2013
Authors:   Xincheng Li, Minzan Li, Lihua Zheng, Hong Sun, Wei Yang
Keywords:   Precision agriculture CAN bus grain yield monitoring system yield map GPRS
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Paper #   131620130   Experimental study on T-TDR sensor soil heat transfer analysis and structural optimization
Citation:  Paper number  131620130,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620130) @2013
Authors:   Wenting Han, Jun Qiao, Jinghui Xu
Keywords:   T-TDR; Thermal field distribution; Numerical simulation; Soil water content; RMSE; Optimized design.
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Paper #   131620131   Removing the effect of soil moisture for soil TN prediction based on a portable soil sensor
Citation:  Paper number  131620131,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620131) @2013
Authors:   Xiaofei An, Minzan Li, Lihua Zheng, Yumeng Liu, Hong Song
Keywords:   NIRS Soil TN content Effect of soil moisture EPO Precision agriculture
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Paper #   131620132   APPLICATION OF A PROTOTYPE IRRIGATION CONTROLLER FOR KOREAN GREENHOUSE CULTIVATION
Citation:  Paper number  131620132,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620132) @2013
Authors:   Sung-Wuk Ahn, Hak-Jin Kim, Dong-Hoon Lee, Kyung-Hwa Han, Sun-Ok Chung
Keywords:   Soil water tension irrigation controller tomato
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Paper #   131620136   The development of an improved stripping mechanism for sorghum harvesting
Citation:  Paper number  131620136,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620136) @2013
Authors:   Leticia Chico-Santamarta, Howard Masebu, David R White, Richard J Godwin, Mitchell Crook
Keywords:   sorghum stripper harvesting harvesting losses.
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Paper #   131620148   Chopped forage particle size analysis in one, two and three dimensions
Citation:  Paper number  131620148,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620148) @2013
Authors:   Philippe Savoie, Marc-Antoine Audy-Dubé, Guillaume Pilon, René Morissette
Keywords:   particle sieving chopped forage image length
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Paper #   131620153   Development of organomineral fertilisers derived from nutrient-enriched biosolids granules: product specification
Citation:  Paper number  131620153,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620153) @2013
Authors:   Diogenes Luis Antille, Ruben —- Sakrabani, Sean F. Tyrrel, Son —- Le, Richard J. Godwin
Keywords:   Organomineral fertilisers (OMF) physical and chemical properties biosolids granules recycling.
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Paper #   131620155   Detection Model of FDR Moisture Content Sensor Affected by Soil Salinity and Temperature
Citation:  Paper number  131620155,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620155) @2013
Authors:   Wengting Han, Bei Liu
Keywords:   soil; dielectric properties; FDR; salinity; moisture content; temperature
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Paper #   131620162   Modifications and Extensions to Design Specifications for Mechanically-Laminated Wood Assemblies
Citation:  Paper number  131620162,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620162) @2013
Authors:   David R Bohnhoff
Keywords:   Laminated Assembly Wood Design Mechlam Mechanical-Lamination Wood Structures.
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Paper #   131620168   A Comparison of Liquid Hot Water and NaOH Pretreatment on Anaerobic Digestion of Sugar Cane Bagasse for Biogas Production
Citation:  Paper number  131620168,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620168) @2013
Authors:   Hui / Li, Kuichuan / Sheng, Xiang / Chen, Rolf / Kloss, Thomas / Scilley
Keywords:   Liquid hot water pretreatment; NaOH pretreatment; bagasse; anaerobic digestion; biogas
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Paper #   131620172   Using a 3D camera to evaluate the back posture of dairy cows
Citation:  Paper number  131620172,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620172) @2013
Authors:   S Viazzi, T Van Hertem, A Schlagater-Tello, C Bahr, C EB Romanini, I Halachmi, C Lokhorst, D Berckmans
Keywords:   dairy cow lameness detection back arch image processing 3D camera
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Paper #   131620174   Harvest of short rotation woody crops with small to medium size forage harvesters
Citation:  Paper number  131620174,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620174) @2013
Authors:   Philippe Savoie, Pierre Luc Hébert, François-Simon Robert
Keywords:   willow woody crop harvest chopped pull-type medium-size
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Paper #   131620180   Design and evaluation of a novel type of greenhouse for Ningxia’s windy-sandy-dry belt vegetable production
Citation:  Paper number  131620180,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620180) @2013
Authors:   Wenzhong Guo, Bin Li
Keywords:   Groove type, Greenhouse, wind shield, facility
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Paper #   131620187   Effects of Silage Pretreatment on the Anaerobic Digestion of Different Parts of Water Hyacinth
Citation:  Paper number  131620187,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620187) @2013
Authors:   Yihua / Xia, Kuichuan / Sheng, Rolf / Kloss, Zhihao / Chen, Ruiqing / Zhou
Keywords:   Water hyacinth Silage pretreatment Biogas and methane yield
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Paper #   131620197   Determining the particle size range of organomineral fertilisers based on the spreading characteristics of the material
Citation:  Paper number  131620197,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620197) @2013
Authors:   Diogenes Luis Antille, Luis --- Gallar-Redondo, Richard J. Godwin
Keywords:   Organomineral fertilisers (OMF) biosolids granules fertiliser spreading particle diameter fertiliser particle trajectory.
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Paper #   131620215   Analysis of Storage Methods and Tarping Practices for Corn Stover Bales
Citation:  Paper number  131620215,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620215) @2013
Authors:   Brittany N. Schon, Dr. Matthew J. Darr, Keith E. Webster, Nicole Jennett
Keywords:   Corn stover bales, Stack, Storage, Tarp, Dry matter loss (DML).
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Paper #   131620219   Integrated Model for Teaching Tractor-Implement Performance
Citation:  Paper number  131620219,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620219) @2013
Authors:   Dennis R Buckmaster, Iman Beheshti Tabar
Keywords:   Education Engine Implement Model Traction Tractor Transmission
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Paper #   131620220   Field studies on the value of organomineral fertilisers as amendments for perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L)
Citation:  Paper number  131620220,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620220) @2013
Authors:   Diogenes Luis Antille, Ruben Sakrabani, Richard J. Godwin
Keywords:   Urea, biosolids granules, organomineral fertilisers (OMF), ryegrass, Olsen’s P, soil P Index.
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Paper #   131620221   Uncertainty, calibration and validation of the Mississippi Irrigation Scheduling Tool model
Citation:  Paper number  131620221,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620221) @2013
Authors:   R. Prabhu, N. Lee, M. C. Wadsworth, G.F. Sassenrath, A.M. Schmidt, J. Crumpton, B. Rice, H. van Riessen, R. Thornton, J. Pote, C. Wax
Keywords:   Irrigation Schedule Modeling Uncertainty Analysis Water Balance Web-Based Application
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Paper #   131620222   An application of soft sets in weed identification
Citation:  Paper number  131620222,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620222) @2013
Authors:   Pan Li, Dongjian He, Yongliang Qiao, Chenghai Yang
Keywords:   feature extraction image processing weed identification soft sets fuzzy soft sets
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Paper #   131620235   Reliability Analysis of the sluice Gate by the Tidal Fluctuation
Citation:  Paper number  131620235,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620235) @2013
Authors:   Hyunman Lee, JeongJae Lee
Keywords:   Reliability analysis Convolution Failure of probability Reliability index sluice gate
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Paper #   131620238   An investigation into the efficacy of ozone for inactivation of microalgae cells in photobioreactors
Citation:  Paper number  131620238,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620238) @2013
Authors:   Rachel M Clarke, Patrick J Solan, Brijesh K Tiwari, Colm P O’Donnell, Thomas P Curran
Keywords:   Cell inactivation Dunaliella tertiolecta flow microalgae ozone oxygen photobioreactor
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Paper #   131620239   Application of information technology for Precision agriculture
Citation:  Paper number  131620239,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620239) @2013
Authors:   Xiaoyong Liu, Xuelian Li
Keywords:   Wireless sensor network data acquisition and detection automatic irrigation Precision agriculture
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Paper #   131620243   Development and Delivery of Educational Tools for Irrigation Water Management and On-Farm Implementation of the Mississippi Irrigation Scheduling Tool (MIST)
Citation:  Paper number  131620243,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620243) @2013
Authors:   Amy M. Schmidt, Gretchen F. Sassenrath, J. Crumpton, J. Q. Corbitt, B. Rice, H. van Riessen, R. Thornton, R. Prabhu, J. Pote, C. Wax, Mary Love Tagert
Keywords:   irrigation water management implementation delivery education
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Paper #   131620254   Design and Use of a Flailing Knife Biomass Shredder to Mechanically Increase Particle Surface Area
Citation:  Paper number  131620254,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620254) @2013
Authors:   Shawn G Ehlers, Dennis R Buckmaster, Daniel R Ess, Keith D Johnson
Keywords:   Biomass Energy Flail Shred Surface area Hammermill Particle size Processing Ion conductivity Fiber
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Paper #   131620275   Assessment of Sprinkler Efficiency on Ammonia Removal in a Commercial Broiler Facility
Citation:  Paper number  131620275,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620275) @2013
Authors:   David J Wood, Bill J Van Heyst
Keywords:   Ammonia Particulate Matter Sprinklers Poultry Pollutant
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Paper #   131620284   Evaluation of calcium ammonium nitrate and urea-based fertilisers applied to grassland in Ireland
Citation:  Paper number  131620284,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620284) @2013
Authors:   Diogenes Luis Antille, Nyncke J. Hoekstra, Maria --- Ernfors, Karl --- Richards, Stanley T.J. Lalor
Keywords:   Urea calcium ammonium nitrate nBTPT fertiliser use efficiency temperate grassland
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Paper #   131620291   GEARED ROLLERS EVALUATION OF ROSELLE HARVESTER
Citation:  Paper number  131620291,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620291) @2013
Authors:   Federico F Hahn, Edilberto S Poblano, Javier Hernández
Keywords:   roselle harvester nylamid gears roselle losses productivity.
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Paper #   131620307   Emissions of atmospheric pollutants from a combined commercial dairy barn
Citation:  Paper number  131620307,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620307) @2013
Authors:   Darius J Mali, Bill J Van Heyst, Claudia Wagner-Riddle
Keywords:   Agriculture air quality Emission factors Dairy Ammonia Methane Particulate Matter.
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Paper #   131620324   Effect of Drought Stress on Sensing Nitrogen Requirements for Cotton
Citation:  Paper number  131620324,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620324) @2013
Authors:   Earl D Vories, Andrea S Jones, Kenneth A Sudduth, Scott S Drummond, N Ray Benson
Keywords:   cotton, irrigation, water management, nitrogen, nitrogen management, NDVI
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Paper #   131620326    Development of a bivariate mathematical model to characterize simultaneously the dose-time-responses of pro-oxidant agents
Citation:  Paper number  131620326 ,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620326 ) @2013
Authors:   Thomas P Curran, Miguel Ángel Prieto Lage, Yvonne Anders, José Antonio Vázquez Álvarez, Miguel Anxo Murado García
Keywords:   oxidation reactions; mathematical modeling; non-linear responses; modeling biological processes; process engineering.
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Paper #   131620333   Equilibrium Moisture Content of Triticale Seed
Citation:  Paper number  131620333,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620333) @2013
Authors:   Mahmoud K Khedher Agha, Won Suk (Daniel) Lee, Ray A Bucklin, Arthur A Teixeira, Ann R Blount
Keywords:   EMC curve Static method (desiccation jars) Water activity Moisture content Sorption Isotherm.
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Paper #   131620367   Greywater Treatment System Modeling: An approach Using Simulated Greywater
Citation:  Paper number  131620367,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620367) @2013
Authors:   Shashi Kant, Fouad H Jaber, Raghupathy Karthikeyan
Keywords:   Greywater Water Quality Water Treatment Water Reuse Artificial Neural Network.
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Paper #   131620424   The Effect of Air Quality Parameters on Poultry Broiler Performance
Citation:  Paper number  131620424,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620424) @2013
Authors:   Gerard P Corkery, Shane Ward, Phil Hemmingway
Keywords:   Poultry air quality performance agriculture food energy environment.
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Paper #   131620429   Mobile App for Tractor Rollover Detection and Emergency Notification
Citation:  Paper number  131620429,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620429) @2013
Authors:   Bo Liu, A. Bulent Koc
Keywords:   Tractor rollover mobile electronic devices stability field tests iOS.
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Paper #   131620434   MAIN GASES WITHIN A POULTRY FACILITY HEATED BY A FURNACE
Citation:  Paper number  131620434,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620434) @2013
Authors:   W PM Ferreira, C F Souza, K R.A. Inoue, F F.G. Dorileo Leite, R P Lopes, Ilda de Fátima Ferreira Tinôco
Keywords:   Air quality poultry production heating systems environment.
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Paper #   131620445   Hand-Arm Vibration Measurements and Analysis Using Smartphones
Citation:  Paper number  131620445,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620445) @2013
Authors:   Bo Liu, A. Bulent Koc
Keywords:   Hand-arm vibration FFT Power tools Lawnmowers Smartphones.
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Paper #   131620458   Case Study: Occasional excessive ammonia emissions following dairy manure application to land: causes, impacts, and management recommendations
Citation:  Paper number  131620458,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620458) @2013
Authors:   Seungo Kim, Michael A Jahne, Shane W Rogers, Stefan J Grimberg, Thomas M Holsen
Keywords:   ammonia cause impact AERMOD and recommendation
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Paper #   131620475   ORANGE ROOT SYSTEM DISTRIBUTION UNDER CONTROLLED DEFICIT IRRIGATION
Citation:  Paper number  131620475,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620475) @2013
Authors:   Regina Célia de Matos Pires, Marcos Antonio Frateschi Lima, Andre Luiz Barros de Oliveira Silva, Augusto Yukitaka Pessinatti Ohashi, Jose Antonio Quaggio
Keywords:   Root system; trickle irrigation; citrus.
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Paper #   131620477   Methodology for determination of body mass gain of broilers in commercial aviaries via digital image analysis
Citation:  Paper number  131620477,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620477) @2013
Authors:   Cecília de Fátima Souza, Cristina Akemi Mogami, Ilda de Fátima Ferreira Tinôco, Francisco de Assis Carvalho Pinto, Keles Regina Antony Inoue, HOLMER Savastano Júnior
Keywords:   Binary count; precision aviculture image processing
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Paper #   131620511   Xylitol Production in Aerated Free- and Immobilized-cell Systems
Citation:  Paper number  131620511,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620511) @2013
Authors:   Majid Soleimani, Lope Tabil, Satya Panigrahi
Keywords:   Lignocellulose hydrolysate bioconversion xylitol xylose.
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Paper #   131620517   Catch Can Testing of a Variable Rate Irrigation System and Evaluation Using a Time Varying Densogram
Citation:  Paper number  131620517,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620517) @2013
Authors:   Charles C Hillyer, Chad Higgins, Jason Kelly
Keywords:   Variable Rate Irrigation Irrigation Management Catch Can Test Densogram Uncertainty.
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Paper #   131620536   Utilizing Wavelet Transforms and the Mann-Kendall Test to Assess Trends in Surface Air Temperature over Southern Ontario and Québec
Citation:  Paper number  131620536,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620536) @2013
Authors:   Deasy Nalley, Jan Adamowski, Bahaa Khalil, Bogdan Ozga-Zielinski
Keywords:   Temperature trend discrete wavelet transform Mann-Kendall test Canada.
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Paper #   131620542   A SCM Programmed Suspension Weighing Lysimeter for Evapo-transpiration Measurement of Pot planted Crops
Citation:  Paper number  131620542,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620542) @2013
Authors:   Wenting Han, Chao Zhang, Junjie Guo, Qiao Jun, Pute Wu
Keywords:   [Lysimeter ET micro-controller pot planted crops.]
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Paper #   131620547   Development and Evaluation of A Wireless Sensor Network Monitoring System in Various Agricultural Environments
Citation:  Paper number  131620547,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620547) @2013
Authors:   Wenting Han, Bingqin Zhu, Ning Wang, Jinghui Xu
Keywords:   Radio Frequency Radio Propagation Communication distance Open farmland Orchard Greenhouse.
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Paper #   131620550   Teaching Precision Agriculture Technology with Modified Diesel Golf Cart
Citation:  Paper number  131620550,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620550) @2013
Authors:   Hunter F Massey, Kendall R Kirk
Keywords:   Precision agriculture Variable rate control GPS guidance GIS Zone management Teaching agricultural mechanization Power machinery.
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Paper #   131620552   Evaluation of the Conservational Channel Evolution and Pollutant Transport System (CONCEPTS) Applied to Composite Streambanks in the Ozark Highlands Ecoregion
Citation:  Paper number  131620552,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620552) @2013
Authors:   Erin R Daly, Daniel E Storm, Garey A Fox, Eddy J Langendoen
Keywords:   Fluvial Erosion; Geotechnical Stability; Streambank Erosion; Streambank Failure; CONCEPTS; Stabilization
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Paper #   131620559   Investigation of Bluetooth Communications for Low-Power Embedded Sensor Networks in Agriculture
Citation:  Paper number  131620559,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620559) @2013
Authors:   Andrew D. Balmos, Alexander W. Layton, Aaron Ault, James V. Krogmeier, Dennis R. Buckmaster
Keywords:   Bluetooth Bluetooth Low Energy (LE/BLE) Sensor Sensor Network Farm Data Automation.
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Paper #   131620562   Influence of Harvester and Weather Conditions on Field Loss and Milling Quality of Rough Rice
Citation:  Paper number  131620562,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620562) @2013
Authors:   Ragab Khir, Griffiths Atungulu, Chao Pan Member Ding, Zhongli Pan
Keywords:   Rice Harvesters Field Loss Weather conditions Milling quality.
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Paper #   131620568   A Technical Review on Safety in On-Farm Biomass Production and Storage Systems: Status and Industry Needs
Citation:  Paper number  131620568,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620568) @2013
Authors:   Aaron M Yoder, Dennis J Murphy, Abraham F Dehart
Keywords:   Safety Health Hazard Risk Haddon Matrix Biomass Production Storage Terminology
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Paper #   131620580   Design, Performance Prediction, and Validation of a Seed Orienting Corn Planter
Citation:  Paper number  131620580,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620580) @2013
Authors:   Adrian A. Koller, Randy K. Taylor, Paul R. Weckler, Michael D. Buser, William R. Raun
Keywords:   Seed orientation precision planting corn planting canopy architecture light interception.
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Paper #   131620588   FOOD WASTE COMPOSTING NITROUS OXIDE AS GHG EMISSION
Citation:  Paper number  131620588,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620588) @2013
Authors:   Subhash C Paul, Brajesh Dubey
Keywords:   Food waste compost denitrification nitrous oxide
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Paper #   131620596   Experienced Air Quality and Symptoms in Persons Working with Dairy Cows and Cattle
Citation:  Paper number  131620596,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620596) @2013
Authors:   Sven A Nimmermark
Keywords:   Dairy cows barns air quality work environment respiratory health.
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Paper #   131620600   Identification of High Accident Locations involving Farm Equipment on Public Roads and Similarities Among Those Locations
Citation:  Paper number  131620600,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620600) @2013
Authors:   Harlin G Wilkin, Sandy A Mehlhorn
Keywords:   GIS safety farm safety crashes accident data
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Paper #   131620626   A Rotary Test Fixture for Steady-State Position Error Modeling
Citation:  Paper number  131620626,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620626) @2013
Authors:   Michael P Sama, Timothy S Stombaugh
Keywords:   Global Navigation Satellite-based System Precision Agriculture Tracking Total Station Dynamic Error Standardized Testing
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Paper #   131620629   COMPARISON OF THREE SOIL EROSION CONTROL TREATMENTS
Citation:  Paper number  131620629,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620629) @2013
Authors:   Eatedal Alqusaireen, Sandy Mehlhorn, Barbara Darroch
Keywords:   erosion, sweet gum ball trees, riprap, sod, erosion control, soil conservation
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Paper #   131620636   Quantifying E. coli Discharge from Onsite Sewage Facilities in the Dickinson Bayou Watershed, Texas
Citation:  Paper number  131620636,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620636) @2013
Authors:   Derek Wayne Morrison, Clyde Munster, Raghupathy Karthikeyan, John Jacob
Keywords:   E. coli Dickinson Bayou Texas Surface Runoff OSSF anaerobic aerobic
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Paper #   131620655   Watershed Delineation in the Field: A New Approach for Mobile Applications Using LiDAR Elevation Data
Citation:  Paper number  131620655,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620655) @2013
Authors:   Samuel A Noel, Aaron Ault, Dennis Buckmaster, Bernard Engel, Jane Frankenberger, Indrajeet Chaubey, James Krogmeier, Dennis C. Flanagan
Keywords:   watershed delineation Digital Elevation Model (DEM) hydrologic connectivity microtopography depression filling mobile application
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Paper #   131620669   Measurement Accuracy of a Multiplexed Portable FTIR – Surface Chamber System for Estimating Gas Emissions
Citation:  Paper number  131620669,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620669) @2013
Authors:   Pakorn Sutitarnnontr, Enzhu Hu, Rhonda Miller, Markus Tuller, Scott B. Jones
Keywords:   Measurement Accuracy Multiplexer Gas Emissions FTIR Chamber-based System
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Paper #   131620672   Light in a Photobioreactor
Citation:  Paper number  131620672,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620672) @2013
Authors:   Anand Rajendran, Gary A. Anderson, Xingzhong Yan, Stephen Gent
Keywords:   Biofuels Photobioreactor Algae Light Luminescence
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Paper #   131620675   Application of image based filtering to improve the performance of an automated lameness detection system for dairy cows
Citation:  Paper number  131620675,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620675) @2013
Authors:   Carlos Eduardo Bites Romanini, Claudia Bahr, Stefano Viazzi, Tom Van Hertem, Andres Schlageter-Tello, Ilan Halachmi, Kees Lokhorst, Daniel Berckmans
Keywords:   filtering 3D image cow features extraction video quality walking speed computer vision videos pre-processing
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Paper #   131620682   Evaluation of Pulse Width Modulation Sprays for Spray Quality
Citation:  Paper number  131620682,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620682) @2013
Authors:   John P Lang
Keywords:   Variable Rate Application Spray Quality Pulse Width Modulation Volume Median Diameter Drift
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Paper #   131620688   Fluid dynamics of a solid set canopy spray delivery system for orchard applications
Citation:  Paper number  131620688,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620688) @2013
Authors:   Ajay Sharda, Manoj Karkee, Qin Zhang
Keywords:   Chemigation Orchards Pressure drops spray application solid set.
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Paper #   131620703   Effectiveness of an innovative air cleaning system for reducing ammonia, dust and odor emissions from swine barns
Citation:  Paper number  131620703,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620703) @2013
Authors:   Bernardo Z Predicala, Alvin C Alvarado, Matthieu Girard, Martin Belzile, Stephane Lemay, John Feddes
Keywords:   Biotrickling filter biofiltration gas emission pig housing.
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Paper #   131620707   Evaluation of the effect of combined storage techniques on the preservation of industrial sugars from sugar beets for bioproducts
Citation:  Paper number  131620707,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620707) @2013
Authors:   Juan M. Vargas-Ramirez, Darrin M. Haagenson, Dennis P. Wiesenborn
Keywords:   Feedstock storage; modified atmosphere storage; senescence inhibitor antimicrobial agent temperature.
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Paper #   131620717   Calculation of biomass capacity of Algae based on their elemental composition
Citation:  Paper number  131620717,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620717) @2013
Authors:   Jayasurya Vijayakumar, Gary A Anderson, Stephen P Gent, Anand Rajendran
Keywords:   Anabaena sp Synechocystis sp Nannochloropsis sp Growth media Biomass Stoichiometric elemental composition Major elements Trace elements.
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Paper #   131620719   The Rotating Photo-Bioreactor as a Method for Removing Soluble Nutrients from Waters
Citation:  Paper number  131620719,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620719) @2013
Authors:   Dennis A Burke
Keywords:   Algae Cyanobacteria photo-bioreactor Ammonia removal RPB Nutrient Recovery
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Paper #   131620720   Alternatives for animal drinking and barn cleaning to reduce water use in swine production operations
Citation:  Paper number  131620720,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620720) @2013
Authors:   Bernardo Z Predicala, Alvin C Alvarado, Yaomin Jin
Keywords:   Livestock production water consumption pig drinkers barn cleaning
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Paper #   131620723   Evaluating the Soil Vulnerability Index and Conductivity Claypan Index for Claypan Soils in Missouri
Citation:  Paper number  131620723,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620723) @2013
Authors:   Robert E Chan, Allen L. Thompson, Claire Baffaut, E. John Sadler
Keywords:   targeting index critical management area contingency table variability.
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Paper #   131620727   Evaluating the effects of pasteurization temperature and treatment duration on pathogen inactivation in separated liquid dairy manure
Citation:  Paper number  131620727,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620727) @2013
Authors:   Elizabeth Collins, Jactone Arogo Ogejo, Leigh-Anne Krometis, Sasha Howes
Keywords:   Pathogens organic farming organic fertilizer anaerobic digestion fecal coliforms pasteurization E.coli dairy manure.
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Paper #   131620730   The Potential Causes of Manure Pit Foaming in Pig Finishing Barns
Citation:  Paper number  131620730,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620730) @2013
Authors:   Larry D Jacobson, Bo Hu, MI Yan, Neslihan Akdeniz
Keywords:   Manure Foaming Deep Pit Pig Housing Flash Fires.
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Paper #   131620731   Assessment of occupational exposure risk of workers to dust, gases and noise in swine grow-finish facilities
Citation:  Paper number  131620731,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620731) @2013
Authors:   Bernardo Z Predicala, Alvin C Alvarado
Keywords:   Respirable dust ammonia hydrogen sulphide noise pig barns occupational exposure
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Paper #   131620737   Effects of Air Velocity on Laying Hen Production
Citation:  Paper number  131620737,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620737) @2013
Authors:   Joseph L Purswell, Scott L Branton, Brian D Luck, Jeremiah D Davis
Keywords:   Tunnel ventilation, egg production, heat stress, cooling
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Paper #   131620743   Cattle movement characterization and pattern identification for modeling cattle movement
Citation:  Paper number  131620743,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620743) @2014
Authors:   Tong Liu, Luis F Rodríguez, Angela R. Green, Daniel W. Shike, Guilherme Maia, Blake E. Lehman, Brett Ramirez, Jacob R Segers
Keywords:   Cattle, GPS collar, movement pattern, modeling.
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Paper #   131620759   “NPS pollution analysis in groundwater and streams of rural watersheds in western and southeastern Pampas, Argentina”
Citation:  Paper number  131620759,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620759) @2013
Authors:   Gabriel G Vazquez-Amabile, Alejandra P Ricca, Dante Rojas, Diego Cristos, Maria L. Ortiz-de-Zarate, Nicolas Bosch, Diego Pons, Alfonso Rodriguez-Vagaria, Fernanda J Gaspari, Pablo A Mercuri, Maria V Feler, Eduardo Flamenco, Fernanda Feiguin
Keywords:   NPS Pollution Groundwater and surface water Pesticides and nutrients Agriculture Argentina.
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Paper #   131620764   The Impact of Air Flow Rate on Photobioreactor Sparger/Diffuser Bubble Size(s) and Distribution
Citation:  Paper number  131620764,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620764) @2013
Authors:   Anil R. Kommareddy, Gary A. Anderson, Stephen P. Gent, Ghazi S. Bari
Keywords:   Photobioreactor mixing bubble diameter bubble regime sparger bubble size determination image analysis superficial gas velocity homogenous flow regimes heterogeneous flow regimes system design
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Paper #   131620770   Numerical simulation of cutting tool and biomass interactions during preprocessing
Citation:  Paper number  131620770,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620770) @2013
Authors:   Bo Liu, A. Bulent Koc
Keywords:   Biomass FEM preprocessingultrasound cutting switchgrass.
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Paper #   131620776   Performance Evaluation of a Center Pivot Variable Rate Irrigation System
Citation:  Paper number  131620776,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620776) @2013
Authors:   Arndt Gossel, Allen L Thompson, Kenneth A Sudduth, Joseph C Henggeler
Keywords:   Variable Rate Irrigation Center Pivot Uniformity VRI
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Paper #   131620778   Effects of glucose, acetic acid and glycerol on biomass accumulation of Chlorella sp.
Citation:  Paper number  131620778,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620778) @2013
Authors:   F. Ji, Y. Liu, G. Li, Y. Zhou, L. Tian, Z. Ma, R. Dong
Keywords:   Chlorella sp., glucose, acetic acid, glycerol, response surface methodology.
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Paper #   131620784   The Ammonium Bicarbonate Fiber Expansion (ABFX) Pretreatment Process
Citation:  Paper number  131620784,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620784) @2013
Authors:   Dennis A Burke
Keywords:   Pretreatment ammonia fiber explosion lignocellulose crystalline cellulose ABFX AFEX Anaerobic Digestion methane yields
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Paper #   131620799   Optimization of dry cell weight production of Scenedesmus sp. cultivation in biogas effluent using response surface methodology
Citation:  Paper number  131620799,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620799) @2013
Authors:   G. Li, F. Ji, Y. Liu, Y. Zhou, L. Tian, Z. Ma, R. Dong
Keywords:   Scenedesmus sp., biogas effulent, biomass accumulation, response surface methodology, dry cell weight.
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Paper #   131620807   Effects of Organic Carbon Source and Nitrogen Source on Biomass Accumulation of Chlorella sp.1067
Citation:  Paper number  131620807,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620807) @2013
Authors:   Y. Liu, F. Ji, G. Li, Y. Zhou, L. Tian, Z. Ma, R. Dong
Keywords:   Chlorella sp. 1067, organic carbon source, nitrogen source, biomass, optimization
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Paper #   131620832   A Study on the Economic Analysis of Wastewater Reclamation and Reuse Systems for Agriculture using a System Dynamics Approach
Citation:  Paper number  131620832,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620832) @2013
Authors:   Hanseok Jeong, Kyo Suh, Hakkwan Kim, Seungwoo Park, Haedo Kim, Chounghyun Seong, Taeil Jang
Keywords:   system dynamics approach; wastewater reuse; economic evaluation model; Vensim benefit cost analysis
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Paper #   131620839   STUDY OF THE INCIDENCE OF SOLAR RADIATION IN MONTAINOUS REGIONS OF COFFEE PRODUCTION USING GIS
Citation:  Paper number  131620839,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620839) @2013
Authors:   W PM Ferreira, C F Souza, E I Fernandez Filho, M F Ribeiro, HOLMER Savastano Júnior
Keywords:   Mountainous coffee production climate solar radiation GIS.
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Paper #   131620843   Pneumatic Conveying of Seed Cotton: Minimum Velocity and Pressure Drop
Citation:  Paper number  131620843,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620843) @2013
Authors:   Robert G. Hardin IV
Keywords:   Conservation, Cotton, Electricity, Energy, Ginning, Pneumatic conveying
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Paper #   131620893   Automatic Inspection System for Processing Tomatoes
Citation:  Paper number  131620893,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620893) @2013
Authors:   David C Slaughter, Jacob Isaacs, Melanie Leocadio, Henry Chang, Tyler Anderson, Derek Ng, Eddie Orgon
Keywords:   Processing tomatoes inspection grading postharvest quality food safety and automation .
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Paper #   131620904   Evaluation of the Variable Rate Fertilization in winter crops for shallow soils using soil depth maps and crop simulation models in southeastern Pampas, Argentina
Citation:  Paper number  131620904,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620904) @2013
Authors:   Gabriel G Vazquez-Amabile, Martin Gonzalo, Martin Pella, Sebastian Galbusera, Gustavo B. Cueto
Keywords:   Site specific management Crop simulation models Variable Nitrogen Fertilization Greenhouse gas emissions Shallow soils Argentina
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Paper #   131620908   Feasibility Study of Soil Heavy Metal Pb2+ Content Detection Using Terahertz Spectroscopy
Citation:  Paper number  131620908,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620908) @2013
Authors:   BIN LI, WENZHONG GUO
Keywords:   Terahertz time-domain spectroscopy, soil heavy metals, Pb2+, partial least squares method, interval method
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Paper #   131620924   Implementation of a Pilot Scale Anaerobic Digester System for Swine Finishing Barn
Citation:  Paper number  131620924,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620924) @2013
Authors:   Teng-Teeh Lim, Brandon C Harvey, Joseph M. Zulovich
Keywords:   Anaerobic-Digestion Manure Nutrients On-Farm Energy.
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Paper #   131620939   SELECTING TARGET POPULATIONS FOR ROPS RETROFIT PROGRAMS IN PENNSYLVANIA AND VERMONT
Citation:  Paper number  131620939,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620939) @2013
Authors:   Aaron M Yoder, Dennis J Murphy, Julie A Sorensen, Flannery Foster, John J May, Matt Myers, George Cook, Paul Jenkins
Keywords:   Retrofit Rollover ROPS Safety Social Marketing Stages of Change Target Population Tractor Overturn
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Paper #   131620940   AUTOMATIC DOSING OF FERTIGATION SOLUTION TANKS
Citation:  Paper number  131620940,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620940) @2013
Authors:   Federico F Hahn, Fernando González
Keywords:   fertigation
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Paper #   131620957   Single Row vs. Twin Row Digging Losses for Two Virginia Type Peanut Varieties
Citation:  Paper number  131620957,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620957) @2013
Authors:   Kendall R Kirk, Hunter F Massey, W Scott Monfort, James S Thomas, Basil M Jordan, W Brett Schmidt
Keywords:   twin row peanut yield losses digging losses row configuration.
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Paper #   131620969   Development and Testing of an Impact Plate Yield Monitor for Peanuts
Citation:  Paper number  131620969,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620969) @2013
Authors:   Jacob B Fravel, Kendall R Kirk, W Scott Monfort, James S Thomas, Will G Henderson, Hunter F Massey, John P Chastain
Keywords:   peanut yield monitor precision agriculture impact plate optical Ag Leader®.
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Paper #   131620973   Flume Experiments to Determine the Erodibility of Gravel Streambank Soils
Citation:  Paper number  131620973,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620973) @2013
Authors:   David T Criswell, Garey A Fox, Ron B Miller, Erin Daly, Abdul-Sahib Al-Madhhachi
Keywords:   Erodibility; Excess Shear Stress Model; Fluvial Resistance; Streambank Erosion; Wilson Model
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Paper #   131620975   Determination of soluble solids content in apple using hyperspectral imaging and variable selection algorithms
Citation:  Paper number  131620975,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620975) @2013
Authors:   Wenqian Huang, Liping Chen, Jiangbo Li, Zhiming Guo
Keywords:   Hyperspectral imaing apple soluble solids content ant colony optimization successive projections algorithm multivariate calibration analysis.
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Paper #   131620977   Evaluating Cover Crop Evapotranspiration using Field Measurements and Remote Sensing Techniques
Citation:  Paper number  131620977,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620977) @2013
Authors:   Christopher H Hay, Brett Hankerson, Jeppe Kjaersgaard
Keywords:   Evapotranspiration cover crop Bowen ratio remote sensing METRIC.
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Paper #   131620986   Spatial characteristics of future precipitation distribution in Korea – Bias corrected by a Quantile Mapping Method
Citation:  Paper number  131620986,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131620986) @2013
Authors:   M. S. Kang, Inhong Song, J. H. Park, S. M. Kim, M. W. Jang
Keywords:   Spatial distribution Quantile mapping method RCP scenario Future precipitation
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Paper #   131621030   Chemico-physical characteristics of livestock compost in Korea
Citation:  Paper number  131621030,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131621030) @2013
Authors:   J. R. Jang, Inhong Song, J. H. Ahn, M. S. Kang
Keywords:   Livestock compost Heavy metal Nutrient content Land application Recycling
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Paper #   131621100   A method for fuel efficiency classification of agricultural tractors
Citation:  Paper number  131621100,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131621100) @2013
Authors:   Changseop Shin, Kyeong U. Kim
Keywords:   Fuel efficiency classification Agricultural tractor
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Paper #   131621175   Determine Soil Water Content Using Dielectric Dispersion Frequency
Citation:  Paper number  131621175,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131621175) @2013
Authors:   Jinghui Xu, Jinghui Xu
Keywords:   Dielectric Dispersion Frequency Soil Water Content soil dielectric properties FDR
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Paper #   131621201   Application of isothermal calorimetry to the study of phosphorus sorption onto soils in a flow-through system
Citation:  Paper number  131621201,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131621201) @2013
Authors:   Chad J Penn, Derek M. Heeren, Garey A. Fox
Keywords:   Calorimetry leaching phosphorus sorption flow-through.
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Paper #   131621202   Impact of brilliant yellow on the synthesis and structure change of Gluconacetobacter xylinus cellulose
Citation:  Paper number  131621202,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131621202) @2013
Authors:   Yuanyuan Weng, Jeffrey M. Catchmark
Keywords:   Cellulose synthesis and structure, Gluconacetobacter xylinus, brilliant yellow
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Paper #   131621205   Pilot-Scale Field Study for Ammonia Removal from Lagoon Biogas Using an Acid Wet Scrubber
Citation:  Paper number  131621205,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131621205) @2013
Authors:   Hongjian Lin, Xiao Wu, Curtis Miller, Jun Zhu, Lara Jane Hadlocon, Roderick Manuzon, Lingying Zhao
Keywords:   Ammonia removal; Adsorption; Anaerobic digestion; Biogas cleaning; Wet scrubber
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Paper #   131621213   Impact of Measurement Scale on Infiltration and Phosphorus Leaching in Ozark Floodplains
Citation:  Paper number  131621213,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131621213) @2013
Authors:   Derek M. Heeren, Garey A. Fox, Daniel E. Storm, Brian E. Haggard, Chad J. Penn, Todd Halihan
Keywords:   Gravel outcrops infiltration phosphorus litigation plot scale preferential flow.
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Paper #   131621248   Effects of biological pretreatment on pyrolysis behaviors of corn stalk by TG-FTIR technique
Citation:  Paper number  131621248,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131621248) @2013
Authors:   Tipeng Wang, Changqing Dong, Qiang Lu, Wentao Jia, Xiaohui Yan, Zhihuai Mao
Keywords:   Pyrolysis;TG-FTIR;Biologicalpretreatment;Corn stalk
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Paper #   131621316   Effects of Microorganism and Pests on Thermal Properties of Grain
Citation:  Paper number  131621316,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131621316) @2013
Authors:   Jun Yin, Zhongjie Zhang, Wenfu Wu, Tipeng Wang, Zidan Wu, Zhihuai Mao
Keywords:   Thermal properties, Grain, Store
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Paper #   131621326   Research on Application of Wireless Detecting Networks in Aquaculture
Citation:  Paper number  131621326,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131621326) @2013
Authors:   Xingqiao Liu, Qinfeng Chong, Juan Huan
Keywords:   Dissolved oxygen Aquaculture Wireless ZigBee
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Paper #   131621419   Developing a Model Irrigation Dissemination Program for Homeowners
Citation:  Paper number  131621419,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131621419) @2013
Authors:   Charles L Swanson, Guy Fipps
Keywords:   Landscape Irrigation Irrigation Scheduling Homeowners Evapotranspiration
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Paper #   131621425   Can ET-Based Irrigation Controllers Meet Texas Landscape Needs?
Citation:  Paper number  131621425,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131621425) @2013
Authors:   Charles L Swanson, Guy Fipps
Keywords:   Landscape Irrigation Irrigation Scheduling Smart Controllers Evapotranspiration Water Conservation
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Paper #   131621817   Effect of Mechanical Treatments on Creep Behavior of Potato Tubers
Citation:  Paper number  131621817,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131621817) @2013
Authors:   Ahmed Mustafa Rady, Soliman, N Soliman
Keywords:   Potato tubers Instrumented sphere creep drop test Physical Properties.
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Paper #   131621826   Evaluation of Surface Effect, On Mechanical Damage of Potato Tubers Using Different Methods
Citation:  Paper number  131621826,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131621826) @2013
Authors:   Ahmed Mustafa Rady, Soliman, N Soliman
Keywords:   Potato tubers Instrumented sphere respiration rate bruise mechanical damage..
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Paper #   131621882   Nonisothermal Crystallization Behavior of Biocomposites from Poly(lactic acid) and Bamboo Fiber
Citation:  Paper number  131621882,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131621882) @2013
Authors:   Shaoping Qian, Shaoping Qian, Hailiang Mao, Kuichuan Sheng, Yifan Luo, Jun Lu
Keywords:   biodegradable material; PLA; bamboo fiber; DSC; nonisothermal crystallization
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Paper #   131622139   Research on thermal characteristics of whey powder, milk replacer and lactose
Citation:  Paper number  131622139,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131622139) @2013
Authors:   Lin Zhao, Hongying Wang, Dandan Kong, Rui Gao, Jie Yang
Keywords:   Thermal characteristics Whey powder milk replacer lactose feed processing
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Paper #   131629893   Discrimination among ginsengs of different growing years based on electronic nose
Citation:  Paper number  131629893,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131629893) @2013
Authors:   Cui Shaoqing, Cao Lin, Wang Jun
Keywords:   Ginseng electronic nose GC-MS volatile compounds yield of volatile oil.
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Paper #   131631085   Pretreatment and properties of ultrastructural straw used for biological hydrogen production
Citation:  Paper number  131631085,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131631085) @2013
Authors:   Quan-guo Zhang, Zhi-ping Zhang, Huan Zhang, Yan-yan Jing, Qing-lin Wu, Guang-yin Xv, Jian-zhi Yue, You-zhou Jiao, Yi Wang
Keywords:   ultrastructural straw reducing sugar yield ball milling pretreatment property hydrogen production
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Paper #   131632613   Cutting component development for a lettuce harvester
Citation:  Paper number  131632613,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131632613) @2013
Authors:   Nang Van Nguyen, Suguru Yamane
Keywords:   Lettuce harvester cutting component reciprocating cutting resistance cutting power requirement.
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Paper #   131648152   Assessing the sensitivity and robustness of prediction models for apple firmness using spectral scattering technique
Citation:  Paper number  131648152,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131648152) @2013
Authors:   Fernando A. Mendoza, Renfu Lu, Qibing Zhu
Keywords:   Apples firmness spectral scattering calibration sensitivity of prediction models.
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Paper #   131668472   Sensor-based estimation of cotton plant height: Potential for site-specific plant growth management
Citation:  Paper number  131668472,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131668472) @2013
Authors:   Pedro Andrade-Sanchez, John T Heun
Keywords:   Cotton, plant height, variable-rate height:node ratio, sonar sensor, GPS
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Paper #   131668614   Watershed Diagnostics for Improved Adoption of Management Practices: Integrating Biophysical and Social Factors Across Urban and Agricultural Landscapes
Citation:  Paper number  131668614,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131668614) @2013
Authors:   Paul T Leisnham, Hubert Montas, Adel Shirmohammadi, Victoria Chanse, David Lansing, Amanda Rockler, Thomas Hutson, John McCoy, Lee Cain, Sacoby Wilson, Doug Lipton, Kaye L. Brubaker, Yan Wang
Keywords:   4-h bmps interdisciplinary sustainability pollution watershed
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Paper #   131669191   The economical A2 digester – anaerobic digestion followed by composting in the same vessel
Citation:  Paper number  131669191,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131669191) @2013
Authors:   Conly L Hansen, Sharon Baker Johnson, Russell V. Davis
Keywords:   Anaerobic digesters solid anaerobic digestion animal wastes plastic film composting.
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Paper #   131671220   Hyperspectral Imaging-based Classification and Wavebands Selection for Internal Defect Detection of Pickling Cucumbers
Citation:  Paper number  131671220,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131671220) @2013
Authors:   Haiyan Cen, Renfu Lu, Diwan Ariana, Fernando Mendoza
Keywords:   Hyperspectral imaging Pickling cucumbers Internal defect Minimum redundancy maximum relevance Classification Wavebands selection
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Paper #   131671283   Integrating NIR Reflectance, Vis/NIR Interactance, and Hyperspectral Imaging Systems Data to Predict Physiological Status of Potato Tubers
Citation:  Paper number  131671283,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131671283) @2013
Authors:   Ahmed M Rady, Daniel E Guyer
Keywords:   Reflectance interactance potato hyperspectral partial least squares neural networks glucose sucrose.
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Paper #   131687326   Soft Sensor Modeling of LS-SVM based on Bayesian Criteria for Marine Protease Fermentation Process
Citation:  Paper number  131687326,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131687326) @2013
Authors:   Yonghong Huang, Xinlei Song
Keywords:   Bayes Least Squares Support Vector Machine (LS-SVM) Parameters Optimization Marine Protease Soft Sensor.
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Paper #   131690091   Rapid Direct Testing of the Hydraulic Performance of Earthen Manure Impoundments
Citation:  Paper number  131690091,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131690091) @2013
Authors:   Cody R Kurzer, Mary L Siegan, Richard L Burns, Michael A Olson, William Reck
Keywords:   313 technical guidance accelerated testing animal wastes basin best management practices dairy wastes earthen lined structure environmental control environmental equivalency hydraulic conductivity impoundments liners manure lagoon manure storage measureme
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Paper #   131690789   Acceptable value of microirrigation system uniformity
Citation:  Paper number  131690789,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131690789) @2013
Authors:   Jian Wang, Delan Zhu, Lin Zhang
Keywords:   microirrigation uniformity yield optimization method numerical simulation
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Paper #   131732380   Finite Element Dynamic Analysis for a Vibrating Table of Suction-vibration Precission Rice seeder
Citation:  Paper number  131732380,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131732380) @2013
Authors:   Cailing Liu, Jiannong Song
Keywords:   Suction-vibration precission rice seederFinite element method Dynamic Analysis
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Paper #   131749291   Review of Agricultural Engineering Construction Standardization Management in China
Citation:  Paper number  131749291,  2013 Kansas City, Missouri, July 21 - July 24, 2013. (doi: 10.13031/aim.20131749291) @2013
Authors:   Yanqin Shi, Shujun Li, Yingkuan Wang
Keywords:   Agricultural Engineering Construction Standardization Agricultural Engineering Construction Standardization Management Standards-setting Standards-implementing Supervision of the standards implementing.
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