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RESOURCE

Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World

FEATURES

• Development of the Cotton Production/Ginning System
Calvin Parnell
"Who knows what the future holds?" asks historian Parnell. Engineers may soon nudge new developments that could impact the cotton industry just as the module builder system once did.
• Composite Products
Laura Probyn
A vision enfolds at MSU for new lines of composite materials using a combination of plastic and manure fibers instead of wood.
• A Capital Celebration
Dolores Landeck
With legislators and lobbyists in attendance, the Society celebrates its 100th year in the Rayburn House Office Building.
• The Measure of a Profession
Joel Cuello
Part-historian/part-philosopher, Cuello explains, expands, and extols the profession in the context of U.S. history and ideals.

INSIDE ASABE

• Self-Propelled Combine Dedicated
The world's first self-propelled combine, built by George Berry, was declared the 49th ASABE Historic Landmark.
• Agricultural Needs of a Changing World
• Tableside Glimpse of ASABE Historic Landmarks
• Soil and Water Division Publishes Centennial Paper
• 2008 High School Competition
• Preprofessionals
Professional Engineer of the Year Award, Apply Now for Awards, Scholarships, and Competitions, Meet the 2007-2008 IPC
• ASABE Centennial
Celebrate ASABE's 100th Anniversary in Style
• Section News
• Renew Membership by Jan. 1
• Standards
Foundation Cooperative Standards Fund, Cooperative Standards Program
• Headquarters Activities
Bruck and Nelson New Staff Members, Former Employees Luncheon, Business After Hours, United Way Pacesetter
• Member News
Manjeet S. Chinnan,
Harvey B. Manbeck,
Robert Pofahl
• Involved With a Patent?
• Top Engineering Jobs
• ASABE Member Benefits Provide Important Tools

UPDATE

Cows Could Generate Milk and Electricity
Microwaves Probe Fat and Salt Content in Supermarket Food
Eggshells Crack Hydrogen Fuel Reaction
Amazon Rain Forest Greens Up in Dry Season
Avian Influenza Virus Detected in Minutes
Numerous Pollutants Plague Parking Lots
Socking it to Strawberry Root Rot
Greenhouse Studies Impact of Climate Change on Plants

DEPARTMENTS

• Events Calendar
• Reader Forum
• Personnel Service
• Professional Listings
• Last Word - Professional Development
George Kriz

OTHER INFORMATION

* 21st Century Watershed Technology: Improving Water Quality and Environment Conference
* AE50 Outstanding Innovations

ON THE COVER

Photographer David Nance captures the cotton harvest in Texas and (above left) the "field calm" of plants basking and awaiting the roar of machinery. (Photos courtesy of USDA-ARS)

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