RESOURCE

Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World

Land Laser ... 7
Laser profile measurement system equipment -- a laser profilometer -- has recently been developed at the USDA-ARS national Soil Dynamics Laboratory in Auburn, Ala. The laser profilometer allows users to quickly gather data and use scientific methods to determine soil disruption differences caused by tillage components.

Fill 'er Up -- with Biodiesel ... 9
Although research on biodiesel fuels began more than 20 years ago, it recently intensified as this alternative's emissions benefits have become better understood. Biodiesel emits less carbon monoxide, unburned hydrocarbons and particulates than traditional fossil fuels. Iowa State University is one institution working to develop and test biodiesel products and their applications.

Hitting the Mark ... 11
When fully developed, smart sprayers could benefit agricultural producers by increasing profits and reducing negative environmental impact.

Save the Bay ... 13
An online Innovative Technology Clearinghouse provides technology solutions to potential customers, users, regulators and policy makers and provides information about priority Chesapeake Bay protection and restoration needs.

INSIDE ASAE

ASAE's Annual Meeting in Chicago to be Held Jointly with CIGR ... 17
The 2002 ASAE Annual International Meeting will be held jointly with the XVth World Congress of the CIGR on July 28-31, 2002 in Chicago.

Professional Development ... 18
Special Session to Focus on Agricultural Engineering and International Development, Nominations Due for ASAE Fellows, Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference (AETC) 2002

A Word From The President ... 19
Opportunities for Service in ASAE

Preprofessionals ... 20
Don't Forget to Apply Now, Quarter-Scale Tractor Design Competition, TV Station Airs Sacramento Tractor Pull

Member Profile ... 21
Casee M. Eisele

Foundation ... 22
What is Charitable Giving?

Thank You ... 23

Know All Your Member Benefits? ... 23

Standards ... 24
Standards Activities at AETC 2002, Project to Translate ASAE Standards

Member News ... 24
Kevin W. King, Steven T. Bednarz, Ranjan S. Muttiah, Raghavan Srinivasan

Welcome New Members ... 25

Departments

Update ... 3

Business Briefs ... 15

From the Manufacturers ... 28

Personnel Service ... 30

Professional Listings ... 32

ASAE Online ... 27

Last Word (reader opinion) - Ecoagriculture... 33
A new concept called "ecoagriculture" emphasizes higher, more-sustainable crop yields so that more low-quality land in farming regions can be left to wildlife. This concept will help interconnect the world's nature preserves and amplify their ability to sustain wild species.

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