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RESOURCE

Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World

FEATURES

• The Future of Intelligent Agriculture
Yunseop (James) Kim, Robert G. Evans, and William M. Iverson
Wireless site-specific irrigation saves time and money in crop water management; best of all, it allows a farmer time to put his feet up.
• The Map vs. the Compass
Steven J. Kerno
Where’s your compass? The standard map, linking knowledge acquired in school to tasks traditionally associated with the profession, isn’t as accurate or as useful any more, says author Kerno.
COVER STORY
• The Mechanizing Miracle of Tomato Harvesting
Bruce Hartsough
Any way you say it, the mechanization history of the to-may-to (or to-mah-to) harvest reveals the complicated “nuts and bolts” of how a fragile crop came to be picked by machine.
• Realizing a Prosperous Energy Future
James R. Fischer, Janine A. Finnell, and Neena A. Jacob
In the final installment of our energy-focused series, co-authors Fischer, Finnell, and Jacob champion the unchanging, future goal: clean, abundant, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.

INSIDE ASABE

• PE Licensure Celebrates 100 Years
In order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, the first engineering licensure law was enacted in 1907.
• A Word From the President
Awareness of ASABE and Our Profession
• Upcoming 2008 Meetings
Chile to Host Water Quality Conference, Livestock Environment Symposium, 2008 AIM in Providence
• Student Scholarships Awarded
Kevin F. Moules, Leah Meeks, Elizabeth A. Brooks, Matthew P. Klein
• Are You Engineering a Secure Financial Future?
• Article Published in New Invited Review Series
• Standards
Spotlight on Insurance and Ag Driveline Standards Supporters, Cooperative Stands Program
• Fellows Nominations
• Awards
Recognize and Nominate a Deserving Colleague
• Member News
Paul L. McConnie
• In Memoriam
George B. Nutt, Albert V. Krewatch
• Member Anniversary Salute

UPDATE

“Sweet” Biofuels Research Goes Down on the Farm
Peanuts Studied as Biodiesel Fuel Source
Process Converts Poultry Litter into Bio-oil
African GM Crop Resistant to Maize Streak Virus
Soy-based Foam to be Used in 2008 Ford Mustang
JETS Competition Taps into Excitement of 2008 Olympics
Visible Food Packaging Can Reduce Shelf Life
Charcoal Technology Holds Promise for Developing Countries

DEPARTMENTS

• Events Calendar
• Reader Forum
Centennial Spotlights
  • Birdseye View
  • Rural Electrification
• Personnel Service
• Professional Listings
• Last Word - Who me? A PEV?
Don Slack

OTHER INFORMATION

* AETC Conference
* ASABE Centennial Items

ON THE COVER

The Pik Rite HC 290 harvests up to 30 tons of tomatoes per hour in varying soil and field conditions, gracing the latest pages in the tomato harvester mechanization history. (Photo Credit: Pik Rite Inc., Lewisburg, Penn.)

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