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Bad Medicine
New research is showing that although most medicine taken into the human body is absorbed, some may be excreted as waste and these drugs can end up in U.S. waterways.

Grease Relief
A machinery lubricating grease made from a mixture of petroleum and synthetics that mimic vegetable oil could help the environment.

Giving Barn Waste the Treatment
To solve milkhouse waste water treatment problems, an automated chemical batch reactor has been developed by Premier Tech Environment of Québec, Canada, and the University of Guelph's faculty of agriculture.

Biotrickling Filter
The trend towards stricter air emissions regulation is spreading throughout the world, leading to developments such as biofiltration for air treatment. Biotrickling filters are a recent addition to the list of alternatives.

Last Word (reader opinion) - How to Start a New Profession
The author believes that those long associated with agriculture are feeling the helpless frustration of being treated with unwarranted prejudice -- and don't exactly know how to handle it. He offers some advice on how to deal with this issue.

Inside ASAE

1999 ASAE/CSAE-SCGR Annual International Meeting
Emerging Technologies is the theme of this year's annual meeting, which will be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. See pages 17-22 for information about special sessions, continuing education, technical tours and sessions.

What does the 1999 Annual International Meeting Offer You?

Technical Sessions

Your Input Sought by Nominating Committee
The ASAE Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for 2002-2003 ASAE president and several other offices.

Results of the 1999 Election of ASAE Officers

Search On for 20th Century's Top AE Achievements
Joel Cuello and Larry Huggins need your help locating the most outstanding agricultural engineering achievements of the last 100 years.

Call for Nominations for 1999 ASAE Awards

Welcome New Members

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