Project Search Results : California State University Agricultural Research Initiative

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Precision Farming Education on the Web To develop a web-based course providing free public access to precision agriculture technology. Precision agriculture involves the use of spatial information, overhead photography, satellite technology and computer software. It can enable farmers to make "micro-applications" of water, fertilizer and pesticide. Project Number: 00-01-020 Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000) Research Focus Area: Agricultural Business ARI Member Campus: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Director: Strohman, Rollin Development of Product Quality Criteria and Market Website for California Urban Solidwood Materials To develop a website that will serve as an interface between local location, movement and sales of tree cuttings and other wood materials for processing into furniture, household goods, hardwood lumber and other by-products. Project Number: 00-01-021 Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000) Research Focus Area: Biodiversity ARI Member Campus: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Director: Thompson, Richard Treatment of Flushed Dairy Manure and Energy Production in an Anaerobic/Aerobic Lagoon System To capture biogases emitted from dairy lagoons that hold wastewater left over from daily washing of stalls and walkways. Project involves placing a plastic tarp over the lagoon and funneling biogases into a collection system. As the methane is collected, it not only prevents odors but also provides a renewable resource for use in generating electricity. Project Number: 00-01-024 Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000) Research Focus Area: Production and Cultural Practices ARI Member Campus: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Director: Williams, Doug Integrating Soil, Water and Vine Fertility Management to Optimize Arthropod Pest Management and Improve Grape and Wine Quality To explore the integration of soil and irrigation management into a pest management program that will help minimize the risk of leafhopper or spider mite outbreaks and improve grape/wine quality Project Number: 00-02-011 Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000) Research Focus Area: Production and Cultural Practices ARI Member Campus: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Director: Costello, Michael An Analysis of Financial and Marketing Efficiency of California Racing Fairs and Their Satellite Wagering Facilities To assess: 1. financial relationships of fair racing operations performance 2. marketing vis-à-vis western regional provincial racing and California urban center race meets. Project Number: 00-03-001 Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000) Research Focus Area: Agricultural Business ARI Member Campus: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Director: Ahern, James J. Effects of a Nutraceutical on Marbling and Shrinkage in Fed Cattle Project Number: 00-03-005 Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000) Research Focus Area: Biotechnology ARI Member Campus: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Director: Beckett, Jonathon Effects of Varying Initial Implant on Growth and Performance, Carcass Characteristics and Meat Tenderness in Holstein Steers To test the temporal effect of initial implant exposure in feedlot Holstein steers. Specific responses to be measured include 1) effect on growth and efficiency characteristics; (2) influence on quality grade, yield grade, dressing percent and ribeye area; and 3) the effect of implant timing on meat tenderness. Project Number: 00-03-006 Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000) Research Focus Area: Production and Cultural Practices ARI Member Campus: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Director: Beckett, Jonathon The Contribution of Dairy Foods to Nutrient Intakes and Health in the United States To assess the relationship of dairy product consumption to indicators of human health and well-being, including intake of select dietary nutrients, food groups and adherence to Food Guide Pyramid recommendations. Food intake from a previous nationwide survey will be analyzed. Project Number: 00-03-007 Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000) Research Focus Area: Food Safety, Nutrition, Processing and New Product Development ARI Member Campus: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Director: Berner, Louise Estimating Evaporation on Irrigated Agricultural Lands in California Improve utilization of California’s water resources by providing better estimates of evapotranspiration (ET) and water balance information. Data will be obtained from current, highly-controlled irrigation projects. Project Number: 00-03-008 Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000) Research Focus Area: Water and Irrigation Technology ARI Member Campus: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Director: Burt, Charles Long-term Evaluation of Suspended Sediment Exiting a Coastal Mountain Stream Following Selection Timber Harvesting Activities Evaluate the effects of timber harvesting in the Santa Cruz mountains of California over a five-year period. Researchers will analyze water quality in streams to determine how effectively harvesting practices protect local watersheds. Project Number: 00-03-011 Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000) Research Focus Area: Biodiversity ARI Member Campus: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Director: Dietterick, Brian 1 2 3 4 5 ...