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Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World

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Humane Treatment of Agricultural Animals
As public concern grows for the welfare of animals used in research, education and food production, engineers are designing environments that improve living conditions.

Watershed Monitoring in Canada
Today's emphasis for water quality management and soil conservation is on using an ecosystem approach for sustainable agriculture. Water quality monitoring is one method researchers use to record and evaluate recommended management practices.

Forced-Hot-Air Technology
A forced-hot-air quarantine treatment, developed by the USDA, is being used at commercial packing houses in Hawaii to kill fruit flies before the produce is exported.

A Different Kind of Tractor
A combined tractor-truck has been designed to suit the needs of farmers in developing countries but could also benefit U.S. agriculture.

Last Word (reader opinion) - Solutions for a Stagnating Food Industry
Africa has the potential to become a leading producer of high quality fresh and processed fruits, vegetables, nuts and spices. However, its resources have yet to be tapped.

SPECIAL SECTION!

Inside ASAE

Finder System for Agricultural Engineering Publications Updated

1998 ASAE Award Winners

ASAE Fellows Inducted at the 1998 ASAE Annual International Meeting

ASAE Position Papers Procedure Developed
ASAE's Issues Management and Social Action Committee has written a procedure for the development and distribution of position statements, and is now working to identify issues on which ASAE should prepare papers.

Last Chance to Meet $13 Challenge

Member Profile
Dennis Disberger, program manager for Caterpillar's LEXION combine, traces his enthusiasm for his work to his roots in agriculture.

Who's Using ASAE's Abstract Database?

Professional Development

International Computers in Agriculture Conference

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