Chtioui, Y., S. Panigrahi, and L. Backer.
2003. Self-organizing map
combined with a fuzzy clustering for color image segmentation of edible beans.
Transactions of the ASAE.
Vol. 46(3): 831-838.
Hall, T.L., L.F. Backer, V.L. Hofman, and L.J. Smith.
2003. Sugarbeet yield
monitoring for site-specific farming, Part I – field testing, Precision
Agriculture. Pierre Robert
and John Stafford, ed. Vol. 4,
No. 4:421-431.
Hall, T.L., L.F. Backer, V.L. Hofman and L.J. Smith.
2003. Sugarbeet yield
monitoring for site-specific farming, Part II – field testing, Precision
Agriculture. Pierre Robert
and John Stafford, ed. Vol. 4,
No. 4:433-444.
Backer, Leslie F. 1999. Plugging into the future. Explore - Careers in
Agricultural Technology and Systems Management supplement to Resource:
Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World, American Society of
Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, MI.
Chtioui, Y., S. Panigrahi, and L. Backer. 1999. Rough set theory as a
pattern classification tool for quality assessment of edible beans. TRANSACTIONS
of the ASAE, Vol. 42(4):1145-1152.
Lindley, J.A. and L.F. Backer. 1995. A review of current agricultural crop
harvest and collection. WRBEP Technical Report. Western Regional Biomass
Energy Program, Golden, CO. July.
Lindley, J.A., L. F. Backer, and D. W. Johnson. 1994. A review of
agricultural crop harvest and collection technology. Proceedings of the 6th
National Bioenergy Conference, Vol 2, pp 615 - 622. Ed: Judy Farell, Stephen
Sargent, David Swanson, and Richard Nelson. Reno-Sparks, NV. October 2-6.
Backer, L., J. Lindley, and D. Johnson. 1994. Potential biomass harvest and
collection systems. Proceedings of the 6th National Bioenergy
Conference, Vol 1, pp 257-264. Ed: Judy Farell, Stephen Sargent, David
Swanson, and Richard Nelson. Reno-Sparks, NV. October 2-6.
Wang, X., D. Wiesenborn, J. Lindley, and L. Backer. 1994. Thermal
inactivation of myrosinase in yellow mustard seed. TRANSACTIONS OF ASAE,
37(3):879-886. American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, MI.
Backer, Leslie F. and George G. Maher. 1987. End-gate grain sampling tool
evaluation. TRANSACTIONS of ASAE, 30(6):1848-1852. American Society of
Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, MI.
Jacobsen, L. A. and L. F. Backer. 1986. Recovery of sunflower oil with a
small screw expeller. Energy in Agriculture, 5:199-209. Elsevier
Science Publishers B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Backer, Leslie F. and Arnold W. Walz. 1985. Microwave oven determination of
moisture content of sunflower. TRANSACTIONS of ASAE, 28(6):2063-2065.
American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joeseph, MI.
Backer, Leslie F. and Arnold W. Walz. 1985. Seed moisture testing: cook one
up in your kitchen. Crops and Soils Magazine, 38(3):15-16. Crops and
Soils Magazine, Madison, WI. December.
Malm, J. K. and L. F. Backer. 1985. Compaction factors for six crops. TRANSACTIONS
of ASAE, 28(5):1634-1636. American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St.
Joseph, MI.
Olson, J.C. and L.F. Backer. l983. Filtration test of sunflower oil for
fuel. TRANSACTIONS of ASAE, 26(6):l6l0-l6l3, American Society of
Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, MI.
Backer, L.F., L. Jacobsen, and J.C. Olson. l983. Farm-scale recovery and
filtration characteristics of sunflower oil for use in diesel engines. JAOCS,
60(8):1558-1560. Champaign, IL.
Vosper, F.C., L.F. Backer, and R.T. Schuler. l983. Ventilation and freezing
of stored sugarbeets. TRANSACTIONS of ASAE, 26(1):301-304, American
Society of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, MI.
Pratt, G.L., L.F. Backer, K.R. Kaufman, J. Jacobsen, C. Olson, P. Ramdeen,
W. Dinusson, D. Helgeson, L. Schaffner, H. Klosterman. 1981. On-farm
production of sunflower oil for fuel. Beyond the Energy Crisis, Vol.
II. Fazzolore and Smith, Editors, Pergamon Press, Oxford, England. Pp.
1967-1774.
Casper, H.H., L.F. Backer and W. Kunerth. l98l. Survey of North Dakota
Sunflower Seed for Aflatoxin. J. Assoc. Off. Anal. Chem.,
74(1):228-230.
Bon, T.A., L.F. Backer, R.L. Witz. l980. Operation and performance
evaluation of two types of heat exchangers used in confinement livestock
facilities. Proceedings of the ASAE National Energy Symposium. Kansas
City, MO. pp. 202-207
Witz, R.L., L.F. Backer, G.L. Pratt, and R.L. Woell. 1979. Using rocks to
reclaim heat from exhaust air in beef barns. Paper No. IV-3-5. Presented at
the IX International Congress of Agricultural Engineering. East
Lansing, MI. July.
Peer Reviewed (non-anonymously)
Hall, Thomas, Leslie Backer, and Tom Bon. 1997. Selecting an air
compressor. EPQ 151. North Dakota State University Extension Service, Fargo,
ND. August.
Hall, Thomas, Leslie Backer, and Tom Bon. 1997. Landscape lighting provides
safety, security, and beautification. EPQ 150. North Dakota State University
Extension Service, Fargo, ND. May.
Hall, Thomas. L., Leslie F. Backer, and Tom Bon. 1997. Selection of
electric kitchen ranges, EPQ 149. North Dakota State University Extension
Service, Fargo, ND. Winter (February).
Bon, Tom and Leslie F. Backer. 1996. Serving large electric motors with
single phase power, EQP 148. North Dakota State University Extension Service.
Fargo, ND. Fall (October).
Bon, Tom and Leslie F. Backer. 1996. Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs):
For your protection, EQP 147. North Dakota State University Extension Service.
Fargo, ND Summer (August).
Backer, Leslie F. and Tom A. Bon. 1996. Equipotential plane in animal
confinement areas, EPQ #146. North Dakota State University Extension Service.
Fargo, ND. Spring (April).
Walter, Jason and Leslie F. Backer. 1996. Indoor lighting, EPQ #145. North
Dakota State University Extension Service. Fargo, ND. February.
Walter, Jason and Leslie F. Backer. 1995. Heating shop and service
buildings. EPQ#144. North Dakota State University Extension Service. Fargo,
ND. Summer.
Walter, Jason and Leslie F. Backer. 1995. Outdoor livestock waterers. EPQ
#143. North Dakota State University Extension Service. Fargo, ND. Spring.
Walter, Jason and Leslie F. Backer. 1995. Electrical power line safety, EPQ
#142. North Dakota State University Extension Service. Fargo, ND. Winter.
Walter, Jason and Leslie F. Backer. 1994. Holiday Safety, EPQ #141. North
Dakota State University, Fargo, ND Fall.
Walter, Jason, Leslie F. Backer, and Tom Bon. 1994. Buying a Home Computer,
EPQ #140. North Dakota State University Extension Service, Fargo, ND. Fall.
Witz, Richard L., Gerald M. Erickson, and Leslie F. Backer. 1994. Rocks
used to salvage heat from exhaust air in NDSU dairy barn. North Dakota Farm
Research, 50(3):21-25. Summer.
Walter, Jason, Leslie F. Backer, and Tom Bon. 1994. Electrical Service
Upgrade, EPQ #139. North Dakota State University Extension Service, Fargo, ND.
Spring.
Anderson, Tyler H., Tom Bon, and Leslie F. Backer. 1994. Basic Electrical
Terms and Definitions, EPQ #138. North Dakota State University Extension
Service, Fargo, ND. Winter.
Backer, Leslie F. and Arnold W. Walz. 1987. Use of a microwave oven
to determine the moisture content of sunflower. North Dakota Farm Research
Bimonthly Bulletin, 45(2):10-11. September-October.
Backer, Leslie F. and George G. Maher. 1987. End_gate sampling of grain. North
Dakota Farm Research Bimonthly Bulletin, 44(6):3-5, 12. June-July.
Backer, Leslie F. and Steven D. Larson. 1986. Breakage susceptibility of
two durum varieties due to different drying conditions. North Dakota Farm
Research Bimonthly Bulletin, 43(4):15-17. January-February.
Nelson, E., H. Hirning, K. Hellevang, and L. Backer. 1985. Crop drying and
storage. Electric Power Quarterly, No. 103, Spring. North Dakota State
University Cooperative Extension Service. Fargo.
Casper, H. and L. Backer. 1982. Aflatoxins in sunflowers, North Dakota
Farm Research Bimonthly Bulletin, 40(1):9, 12, July-August.
Ramdeen, P., L.F. Backer, K.R. Kaufman, H.L. Kucera and C.W. Moilanen.
1982. Some physio-chemical tests of sunflower oil and No. 2 diesel oil as
fuels. North Dakota Farm Research Bimonthly Bulletin, 39(6):12-14,
May-June.
Backer, L.F., L. Jacobsen, and C. Olson. 1982. Processing sunflower oil for
fuel. North Dakota Farm Research Bimonthly Bulletin, 39(6):6-8,
May-June.
Backer, L. F., F. C. Vosper and S. E. Bichsel. 1979. Ventilation and
freezing of sugarbeet storage piles. North Dakota Farm Research Bimonthly
Bulletin, 36(4):7-11, January-February.
Non-refereed publications
Hall, Thomas, Vern Hofman, Les Backer, and Larry Smith. 1997. Site-specific
yield monitoring of sugarbeets. Sugarbeet Research and Education Research
meeting. Fargo, ND
Hall, T.L., L. F. Backer, V. L. Hofman, and L. J. Smith. 1999. Precision
Farming - Sugarbeets. ASAE Paper No. AETC99-100. Presented at the Agricultural
Equipment Technology Conference - 99, Louisville, KY. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI.
Hall, Thomas, Vern Hofman, Leslie Backer, and Larry Smith. 1999. Evaluation
of Sugarbeet Yield Sensing Systems Operating Concurrently on a Harvester.
Presented at the Sugarbeet Technology Conference, Orlando, FL.
Bon, Tom A., Leslie F. Backer, and Dean D. Steele. 1999. Continuing
experiences of integrating design into the undergraduate curriculum. Paper No.
MW211. Presented at 1999 North-Midwest American Society of Engineering
Education Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. ASEE.
Hall, T.L., L.F. Backer, V.L. Hofman, and L. J. Smith. 1998. Evaluation of
sugarbeet yield sensing systems operating concurrently on a harvester.
Presented at the 4th International Conference on Precision
Agriculture, St. Paul, MN. July 19-22.
Hall, Thomas L., Leslie F. Backer, Vernon L. Hofman, and Larry J. Smith.
1998. Evaluation of sugarbeet yield sensing systems operating concurrently on
a harvester. 28th Annual Sugarbeet Research Reporting Session.
Fargo, ND. January.
Hall, Thomas, Leslie F. Backer, Vernon L. Hofman, and Larry J. Smith. 1997.
Monitoring sugarbeet yield on a harvester. Presented at the 1997 ASAE
International Meeting, ASAE Paper #973139. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI.
Hall, Thomas, Vern Hofman, Leslie Backer, and Larry Smith. 1997. Monitoring
sugarbeet yield on a lifter. Presented at the American Society of Sugarbeet
Technologists Conference. Phoenix, AZ. March.
Hall, Thomas, Vern Hofman, Leslie F. Backer and Larry Smith. 1997.
Site-specific yield monitoring of sugarbeets. Sugarbeet Research and Education
Research meeting presentation. Fargo, ND
Walter, J., Vern L. Hofman and Leslie F. Backer. 1996. Site specific
sugarbeet yield monitoring. Pp. 235-242. IN: 1995 Sugarbeet Research and
Extension Reports. North Dakota State University Extension Service. Fargo, ND.
Hofman, Vernon, Jason Walter, and Leslie F. Backer. 1996. In field yield
monitoring of sugarbeets. SAE Paper # 952114. Society of Automotive Engineers.
Warrendale, PA.
Walter, J., L.F. Backer, and V. L. Hofman. 1996. Development of a sugarbeet
yield monitor for site specific farming (Poster). 3rd International Conference
on Precision Agriculture. Bloomington, MN. June 23-26.
Bon, T.A., L.F. Backer and D.D. Steele. 1996. Integration of design in an
undergraduate engineering program. Presented at the ASEE North Midwest Section
Meeting, American Society of Engineering Education. Fargo, ND. October.
Walter, J. D., L.F. Backer, V.L. Hofman and T.F. Scherer. 1996. Sugarbeet
yield monitoring for site-specific farming. Presented at the 1996 ASAE Annual
International Meeting, Paper No. 961022. ASAE, 2950 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI
49085-9659 USA.
Walter, Jason D., Vern L. Hofman, and Leslie F. Backer. 1996. Site-specific
sugarbeet yield monitoring. Sugarbeet Research and Education Board meeting.
Fargo, ND
Backer, Les and Fenton Rood. 1995. Biomass Digest, Vol 4, No. 2, Western
Regional Biomass Energy Program, Spring, Editor for Biomass Bulletin (WRBEP).
Bon, Thomas A., Leslie F. Backer, and Dean D. Steele. 1995. Integrating
capstone design projects into the undergraduate curriculum. ASAE Paper No.
SD95-122. Presented at Brookings, SD. September.
Bon, Tom A., Leslie F. Backer, and Dean D. Steele. 1995. Experiences at
incorporating integrated design into an engineering program. 1995 Innovations
in Higher Education Conference, Mid-continent Institute. Minot State
University, Minot, ND.
Bon, T.A., L. Schaper, L.F. Backer and D.P. Wiesenborn. 1994. Dynamic loss
coefficients and energy losses in potato storage systems: A review. North
Central Inter-sectional Conference of ASAE/CSAE. Winnipeg, MB., Canada.
September.
Backer, L.F., J.A. Lindley, and D.W. Johnson. 1994. Potential biomass
harvest and collection systems. Proceedings of Bioenergy ‘94 - Sixth
National Bioenergy Conference. Western Regional Biomass Energy Program. U.S.
DOE. Portland, OR. (poster)
Backer, L.F., J.A. Lindley, and D.W. Johnson. 1994. Potential biomass
harvest and collection systems. Proceedings of Bioenergy ‘94 - Sixth
National Bioenergy Conference. Western Regional Biomass Energy Program. U.S.
DOE. Pp 615-622. Portland, OR.
Lindley, J.A., L.F. Backer, and D.W. Johnson. 1994. A review of
agricultural crop harvest and collection technology. Proceedings of Bioenergy
‘94 - Sixth National Bioenergy Conference. Western Regional Biomass Energy
Program. U.S. DOE. Pp 257-264. Portland, OR.
Witz, Richard L., Gerald M. Erickson, and Leslie F. Backer. 1994. Field
Rock Heat Exchangers used in a North Dakota dairy barn. Paper presented at 3rd
International Diary Housing Conference. Orlando, FL. February
Wang, X., D.P. Wiesenborn, J.A. Lindley, and L. F. Backer. 1993. Thermal
inactivation of myrosinase in yellow mustard seed. ASAE Paper NC93-103. ASAE,
St. Joseph, MI. September.
Backer, Leslie F. 1993. Real-world experience for engineering students and
economic development for North Dakota industry. ASAE Paper No. 936607.
American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, MI.
Walter, Jared, Leslie F. Backer and Jon R. Walter. 1993. Development of a
tractor performance and usage monitor. ASAE Paper No. 931573. American Society
of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, MI.
Backer, L.F. 1993. Real_world experience for engineering students and
economic development for North Dakota. Proceedings of the First Annual
"Innovations in Higher Education" conference. Minot, ND. March
26-27.
Hellevang, K.J., Leslie F. Backer, and George G. Maher. 1992. Grain stream
sampling and sampler construction. AE-1044. NDSU Extension Service. Fargo, ND.
June.
Bon, Tom A. and Leslie F. Backer. 1991. Resistance of sunflower to airflow.
ASAE Paper No. MNSK 91-117. St. Joseph, MI.
Koeckeritz, Alan, Leslie F. Backer, and Harold Z. Cross. 1988. Drying
energy requirements and breakage of northern bred corn. ASAE Paper No.
NCR88-501, American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, MI.
September-October.
Bassett, Kurt D., L. F. Backer and G. L. Pratt. 1987. Natural-air and
solar-assisted long-chopped hay drying using an in-storage drying system. ASAE
Paper No. NCR 87-103, American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph,
MI. September.
Backer, Leslie F. and George G. Maher, Jr. 1987. Evaluation of two end-gate
grain sampling tools. ASAE Paper No. NCR 87-603, American Society of
Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, MI. September.
Backer, Leslie F., Mark Soderlund, Timothy C. Faller, and Jim Jakicic.
1987. Weather effects on the environment in a confinement sheep barn. ASAE
Paper No. NCR 87-505, American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph,
MI. September.
Backer, Leslie F. and George C. Maher. 1987. Accurate grain samples aid in
fair trading. The Wheat Grower, 10(4):16-17. April.
Backer, Leslie F. 1987. Grain sampling. Presented at the 1987 Crop Storage
and Conditioning Conference. Fargo, ND. January.
Backer, Leslie F. 1986. Microwave determination of moisture content of
sunflower. 1986 Crop Production Guide, Agricultural Experiment Station,
North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND.
Kabir, K. M., H. Z. Cross and L. F. Backer. 1986. Dry-down rates, drying
energy requirements, and breakage susceptibility in early maize strains. 1986
Agronomy Abstracts, Crop Science Division, pp 67-68, November-December.
Backer, Leslie F. 1986. Maintain crops with proper aeration. The
Sunflower, Vol. 12, No. 7, pp 9-10, October/November.
Backer, Leslie F. 1986. Crop storage management. Presented at the 1986 Crop
Conditioning and Storage Conference. Fargo, ND. January.
Backer, Leslie F. and Arnold W. Walz. 1985. Microwave oven determination of
moisture content of sunflower. ASAE Paper No. NCR 85-304. American Society of
Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, MI. October.
Backer, Leslie F. and Steven D. Larson. 1985. Breakage susceptibility of
durum due to different drying conditions. ASAE Paper No. NCR 85-506. American
Society of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, MI. October.
Nelson, E., H. Hirning, K. Hellevang, and L. Backer. 1985. Crop drying and
storage. Electric Power Quarterly, No. 103, Spring. North Dakota State
University Cooperative Extension Service. Fargo.
Backer, L.F. 1985. Crop storage management. The Wheat Grower,
8(4):9-10, 12. April.
Backer, L.F. 1985. Midwest Plan Service is cooperative venture at minimal
investment. The Farmers Forum. April 12. Pp. 5-6.
Backer, L.F., L. Colliander and A.W. Walz. 1984. Microwave oven
determination of moisture content of sunflower. Proceedings of the Sunflower
Research Workshop, National Sunflower Association, Bismarck, ND. Pp. 13-15.
December.
Malm, J.K. and L.F. Backer. 1984. Crop pack factor determination. ASAE
Paper No. NCR 84-701, American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph,
MI. October.
Backer, L.F. 1984. Crop storage management. Presented at the 1984 Crop
Conditioning and Storage Conference. Fargo, ND. January 11-12.
Backer, L.F. and J. Moch. 1983. Low temperature/natural air bin drying of
crops. 1983 Crop Production Guide, Ag Experiment Station - NDSU, Fargo, ND.
Pp. 235-236.
Backer, L.F. 1983. Pack factor for stored crops. Crop Production Guide, Ag
Experiment Station - NDSU, Fargo, ND. Pp. 234-235.
Backer, L.F. 1983. Insect control with aeration. The Farmers Forum.
November 25.
Backer, L.F. 1983. Aeration eyed for sunflowers. The Farmers Forum.
November 18.
Backer, L.F. 1983. Proper management of stored sunflower seeds. The
Sunflower, 9(8):14, 16-17. National Sunflower Association, Bismarck, ND.
Backer, L.F. 1982. Sunflower storage study. Crop Production Guide, Ag
Experiment Station, NDSU, Fargo, ND, 215-216.
Backer, L.F., L. Jacobsen, and C. Olson. 1982. Farm scale extraction and
filtration characteristics of sunflower oil for use in diesel engines,
Presented at the American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS) annual meeting.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada. May 2-6.
Pratt, G.L., K.R. Kaufman, L.F. Backer, J.Walter and M. Ziejewski. 1981.
Sunflower oil research project. Published in Proceedings on North Midwest
Section - American Society of Engineering Education, Fargo, ND. Pp. 232-236.
October 12-13.
Johnson, D.W., K. Hellevang, L. Backer. 1981. Temporary grain storage on
the farm. AE-84 (Rev.). NDSU Cooperative Extension Service. July.
Ramdeen, P., L.F. Backer, K.R. Kaufman, H.L. Kucera and C.W. Moilanen.
1981. Some physio-chemical tests of sunflower oil and No. 2 diesel oil as
fuels. ASAE Paper No. NCR 81-009, American Society of Agricultural Engineers,
St. Joseph, MI. October.
Backer, L.F. and J. Casper. 1981. Aflatoxin presence surveyed. The
Sunflower, 7(4):28, April.
Schmidt, B.J., and L.F. Backer. 1980. Dakota study monitors storage. The
Sunflower, 6(8):50-55. October-November.
Backer, L.F., H.H. Casper, W. Kunerth. 1980. Investigation of aflatoxin in
stored sunflower. ASAE Paper No. NCR 80-302, American Society of Agricultural
Engineers, St. Joseph, MI. October.
Schmidt, B.J., L.F. Backer. 1980. A study of on_farm sunflower storage
practices and problems in North Dakota. ASAE Paper No. NCR 80_301, American
Society of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, MI. October.
Schmidt, B.J., L.F. Backer. 1980. Results of a sunflower storage monitoring
program in North Dakota. ASAE Paper No. 80-6033, American Society of
Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, MI. June.
Woell, R.L., R.L. Witz, L.F. Backer. 1979. Temperature distribution in a
beef barn using a perforated ceiling air distribution system. ASAE No. NCR
79-102, American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, MI. October.
Bon, T.A., R.L. Witz, L.F. Backer. 1979. Reclaiming heat from exhaust air
in a confinement barn by means of a heat exchanger. ASAE Paper No. NCR 79-101,
American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, MI. October.
Witz, R.L., L.F. Backer, G.L. Pratt, R.L. Woell. 1979. Using rocks to
reclaim heat from exhaust air in beef barns. Paper No. IV-3-5. Presented at
the IX International Congress of Agricultural Engineering. East
Lansing, MI. July.
Backer, L.F., F.C. Vosper, R.T. Schuler, S.E. Bichsel. 1978. Ventilation
and freezing of piled sugarbeets. ASAE Paper No. 78-4020, American Society of
Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, MI. June.
Backer, L.F., F.C. Vosper, D.F. Ernst. 1978. Ventilation and freezing of
sugarbeet storage piles. Paper No. F15, Twentieth General Meeting of the
American Society of Sugar Beet Technologists. San Diego, CA. Feb. 26 - March
2.
Backer, L.F., R.L. Witz, G.L. Pratt, M.L. Buchanan. 1973. Vacuum filtration
of cattle manure. ASAE No. 73-453l. American Society of Agricultural
Engineers, St. Joseph, MI. December.
Editing of
Publications related to research:
Wrote parts and reviewed “North Dakota agMag,” April
2003 for Becky Koch, Extension (a magazine about agriculture for North Dakota
elementary students. (Leslie Backer).
Vigneault, Clement, Naro R. Markarian, Andres da Silva,
and Bernard Goyette. 2003.
Pressure drop during forced-air circulation of various horticultural
produce. Transactions
of ASAE, March 18, 2003. (Leslie
Backer).
Panigrahi, Suranjan.
2002. Multi-spectral
imaging techniques for nitrate and chlorophyll determination in potato leaves.
For journal publication. March
28. (Leslie Backer).
Panda, Sudhanshu Sekhar, Suranjan Panigrahi, and Nathan
Derby. 2002. Application of vegetation indices for crop yield prediction
using neural network techniques. For
journal publication. September
19. (Leslie Backer).
Zheng, Yunling, Dennis P. Wiesenborn, Kristi Tostenson,
and Nancy Kangas. 2002.
Screw pressing of whole and dehulled flaxseed for Omega Oil.
For journal publication. October
10. (Leslie Backer).
Serves on AES Project Review Committee:
reviewed 14 projects in 2002-2003.
(Leslie Backer).
Other:
Reviewed ASM 475 reports for program assessment
activities. (Leslie Backer, Elton
Solseng, and Tom Bon).
Updated material on the departmental homepage.
(Leslie Backer).
Worked with CEA and CAFSNR to develop ABEN and ASM
related stories for the College newsletter, 2003-2004.
(Leslie Backer).
AG 150 class presentation on Agricultural Systems
Management. (Leslie Backer).
ENGR 150 class presentation on Agricultural and
Biosystems Engineering. (Leslie
Backer).
Worked with CEA and COAFSNR College Coordinators to
develop ABEN and ASM related stories for the College newsletter, 2003.
(Leslie Backer).
Manuscripts, Grant
Proposals, Station Projects, etc. Reviewed:
Reviewed 11 AES project proposals.
(Leslie Backer).
