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Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World

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Waste Reduction
Researchers with the University of California and various state and federal agencies have been seeking short- and long-term solutions to the salinity problem in California's San Joaquin Valley.

Photoscanning Sharpens Research Focus
Photographs taken during a research project may be improved using photoscanning techniques.

Infrared Machine a Hot Commodity
The British-made Drackedon Greenburner desiccator uses infrared heat to destroy vegetable leaves and stems.

The Global Future
Information technology advances, political collaboration and integration of national economies have created a phenomenon -- "globalization."

Drains in Depth
Nitrogen losses from drained agricultural lands may be reduced using shallow drains at narrow spacings, compared to deep, widely spaced drains.

Last Word (reader opinion) - The Future is not the Past
Irrigation in the United States is one technological revolution that has produced few undesirable effects. Automatic irrigation systems use soil moisture sensors and ET models to turn irrigation off and on, apply water precisely, inject fertilizers and even telephone you when there are problems. Although these advancements could be the wave of the future, many growers I work with remain unimpressed. They doubt that such high-tech systems will be economically feasible. Instead, they want immediate answers to basic questions . . .

Inside ASAE

Matching Employer Contributions Stretch your Donations to Foundation

New Award for the Advancement of Surface Irrigation Established

Standards Developers Recognized

Member Profile
Former ASAE Student Officers United in Marriage and Business: Kathy and Larry Wettschurak.

1999 President's Citations

Finder System for AE Publications Updated

Preprofessionals
1999-2000 Student Officers Sworn In. News about M.L. Peterie, C.N.Washmon and L.F. Mehlhaf. 1999 Student Honor Award Winners. 1999 Student Mile Award Winners. Many Benefits for Student Members.

1999 ASAE Paper Awards

Welcome New Members

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