A Global Symposium on Quality-Assured, Traceable &
Biosecure Grains and Oilseeds for the 21st Century

University Place Conference Center and Hotel
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
July 19-22, 2004

 

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Monday, July 19 (Day 1)

Corn Image

Management Approaches to Meet Customer Needs

Plenary Session
Moderator:
Dirk E. Maier

Welcome
William R. Woodson, Interim Dean of the School of Agriculture, Purdue University

Welcome
Joseph R. Pearson, Assistant Commissioner of Agriculture of Indiana

Keynote Address: Quality-Assured, Traceable and Biosecure Cereals and Oilseeds
James R. Moseley, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture

Crop Biosecurity and Safety of Grain-Based Foods and Feeds
Forrest W. Nutter, Iowa State University

Evaluation of Transgenic Grains in International Markets
Anne R. Bridges

European Perspective on Transgenic Grains in the Market Channel
Jayson L. Lusk, Purdue University

Future Biotech Quality Traits to Meet Customers' Needs
Peter D. Coaldrake, Pioneer Hi-Bred International

Banquet Keynote Speaker
Traceability and Labeling of Grain-Based Foods
Mark Mansour, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
Member of State Department International Economic Policy Task Force on Biotechnology and the Food Industry Codex Coalition
 

Tuesday, July 20 (Day 2)

Morning

Grain Image

Measurement Technologies to Quantify Agronomic, Quality and End-Use Traits

Plenary Session
Moderator:
Marvin R. Paulsen

Technologies (ELISA, PCR, etc.) and Standards to Test for Transgenic Traits
Steven N. Tanner, USDA Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA)

Grain Quality Monitoring Using Machine Vision and
Soft X-Rays for Cereal Grains

Digvir S. Jayas, University of Manitoba, Canada

New Dielectric Moisture Measurement Technologies
David B. Funk, USDA Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA)

Advances in NIR Technology for Grain Quality Measurements
Charles R. Hurburgh, Iowa State University

Concurrent Session for Measurement Technologies

Moderator: Digvir S. Jayas

Diagnostics Methods for Combinable Crop Supply Chains
Rainer Reuss, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), Australia

Sorting Grain on the Farm – Experiences with an On-Line Protein Sensor
Lars Thylen, Swedish Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Enginnering (JTI), Sweden

Long Term Study of U.S. Soybean Quality: Protein, Oil and Amino Acids
Thomas J. Brumm, Iowa State University

 

Concurrent Session for Management Approaches

Moderator: Steven N. Tanner

The U.S. Standards and Grading System for Grain – Facilitating the Marketing of America's Grain
David R. Shipman, USDA Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA)

Grades and Standards in Argentina and Brazil
Marcelo J. Alvarez, National Agri-Food Health and Quality Service (SENASA), Argentina

Ideal Grades for Efficiency in World Trade in Soybeans
Lowell D. Hill, University of Illinois

 

Afternoon

Management Approaches to Meet Customer Needs

Plenary Session
Moderator:
Charles R. Hurburgh

 

Pharmaceutical and Industrial Crops: Economic Implications of Agriculture's Newest Frontier
Aziz Elbehri, USDA Economic Research Service (ERS)

Introduction of Transgenic Grain Crops in Australia and Its Impact on Future Grain Quality Management Philosophy
Jan H. Viljoen, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), Australia

The Development and Implementation of the Canadian Identity Preserved Recognition System
Laura E. Anderson, Canadian Grain Commission (CGC), Canada

Seven Years of Enhanced-Value Corn Quality Traits – What Have We Learned?
Marvin R. Paulsen, University of Illinois

Panel Discussion for Management Approaches to Meet Customer Needs for Quality Grains – Buyer and Supplier Perspective

Moderator: Lowell D. Hill

Panelists:

Lynn Clarkson, Clarkson Grain

Terry J. Garvert, Cargill

David R. Shipman, USDA Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA)

James I. Stitzlein, CGB Enterprises

 

James F. Voigt, ADM

 
   

Wednesday, July 21 (Day 3)

Morning

Soybean image

Best Practices to Assure Identity, Purity, Integrity, Quality and Biosecurity

Plenary Session
Moderator: Timothy J. Herrman

Overview of Brazilian and Argentine Grain Handling Equipment & Practices
Rubem Groff, Kepler Weber, Brazil

Maintaining Quality and Purity in On-Farm Handling Systems and Equipment
Dirk E. Maier, Purdue University

Maintaining Quality and Purity in Commercial Elevators and Equipment
James F.Voigt, ADM

An ISO-Based System for Certification and Traceability in the US Grain Handling System
Charles R. Hurburgh, Iowa State University

 

Concurrent Session for Best Management Practices to Prevent Insects

Moderator: Linda J. Mason

Pre-Harvest Insect Damage on Wheat Quality in Israel
Moshe Kostyukovsky, Volcani Center, Israel

Conducting Field GLP Residue Studies in Stored Grains
Jerry W. Keaton, Dow AgroSciences

Spectrum of Activity of Spinosad against Stored-Product Insects
Bhadriraju Subramanyam, Kansas State University

Effectiveness of Sulfuryl Fluoride as a Methyl Bromide Replacement for Grain Protection
Thomas H. Atkinson, Dow AgroSciences

 

Concurrent Session for Measurement Technologies

Moderator: Nicholas R. Friant

CO2 Measurement Technologies and Electronic Noses for Storage Monitoring
Paul R. Armstrong, USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

A Mathematical Model to Predict the Safe Storage Time of Cereal Grain
Nils E. Jonsson, Swedish Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Enginnering (JTI), Sweden

Measurement of Shelled Corn Storability
Richard L. Stroshine, Purdue University

3-D Modeling of Low Level Movement of CO2 in Stored Grain
Klein E. Ileleji, Purdue University

 

Concurrent Session for Best Management Practices for Drying and Storage Systems

Moderator: Mark E. Casada

Optimizing the Design and Operation of In-Store Grain Drying Systems
Graham Thorpe, Victoria University, Australia

Maintaining Quality in High Capacity Drying Systems
Quiang Liu, GSI Group

Applying Glass Transition Principles to Explain Rice Quality Reduction during the Drying Process
Terry J. Siebenmorgen, University of Arkansas

Modeling Non-Uniform Air Flow in Grain Bins Using Ergun's Equation
Michael D. Montross, University of Kentucky

Rice Quality Preservation During On-Farm Storage Using Fresh Chilly Air
Shuso Kawamura, Hokkaido University, Japan

 

Concurrent Session for Quality Management Systems Approaches

Moderator: Robert C. Smigelski

Correlating Combine Harvested Yield with Grain Damage and Losses
H. Mark Hanna, Iowa State University

Using a Systems Evaluation Approach to Managing Quality Grains
Paul F. Stevenson, The American Institue of Baking (AIB)

Quality Management Systems Enhance Value for End Users
Kelly L. Taylor, John Deere

Practical Application of Management and Traceability Software
David Trueman, DB Information Systems, United Kingdom

GrainSafe On-Farm Quality Assurance Program
Umit Karaca, Purdue University

 

Panel Discussion on Management Approaches to Meet Customer Needs For Quality Grains – End User and Processor Perspective

Moderator: Charles R. Hurburgh

Panelists:

Willard J. Duensing, Bunge Milling

Paul F. Stevenson, The American Institue of Baking (AIB)

Vijay Singh, University of Illinois

Joe Emling, National Starch

Eric Keller, Cargill

 

Thursday, July 22 (Day 4)

Morning

Harvesting grain image

Concurrent Session for Best Management Practices to Prevent Molds and Mycotoxins

Moderator: Larry M. Seitz

Ecology of Molds and Mycotoxins
Donald T. Wicklow, USDA National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR)

Best Management Practices to Assure Low Mycotoxins Contents of Corn Kernel during Production
Massimo Blandino, University of Turin, Italy

Effectiveness of Pre-Harvest Corn Disease Surveys to Quantify Potential of Molds and Mycotoxins
Charles P. Woloshuk, Purdue University

IP Storage of Argentine Cereals in Silo Bags to Prevent Spoilage and Insects
Juan C. Rodriguez, National Institute of Agricultural Technologies (INTA), Argentina

 

Concurrent Session for Best Management Practices to Prevent Contamination

Moderator: John McKinney

Grain Residuals During and After Combine Clean-Out
H. Mark Hanna, Iowa State University

Strategies to Manage KB in Wheat and Retain Global Markets
Timothy J. Herrman, Kansas State University

Grain Commingling at Receiving in a Country Elevator
Mark E. Casada, USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

Simulation of Logistic Effects and Contamination Levels During IP Handling of Quality Grains
Remigio Berruto, University of Turin, Italy

 

Plenary Session

Moderator: Dirk E. Maier

Soybean Quality Traits Analytical Standards Program
Gina M. Clapper, American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS)

Closing Remarks
Marvin R. Paulsen, University of Illinois
Robert C. Smigelski,
The Andersons
Jan H. Viljoen,
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), Australia

 
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
 

A New Variable Heat In-Bin Drying Strategy for Quality Grains
Ricardo E. Bartosik, Purdue University

Individual Rice Kernel Moisture Content Variability Trends at Different Harvest Moisture Regimes
Rustico C. Bautista, University of Arkansas

Control of Mycotoxins in Corn From the Harvest to Processing Operation
Massimo Blandino, University of Turin, Italy

A Novel Ex-Situ Test Kit to Assess Microbial Spoilage of Grains by Means of Carbon-Dioxide Respiration Capture
William F. Brinton, Woods End Research Laboratory

Comparison of Carbohydrate Binding Properties and Rheological Behavior of the Soluble Glutenin Subfractions from Two Wheat Cultivars
M. Cristina Escober, Oklahoma State University

Optimization of Aeration Systems for Value-Added Crop Preservation
Dinesh Garg, Purdue University

Use of a Temporary Cooling Unit to Increase Quality of Popcorn While Stored in a Bin
Dan Grinols, Temp-Air

Effect of Tempering on Single Kernel Moisture Content and Stress Cracking Before Corn Dryeration
Andrew J. Heber, Purdue University

Grain Drying Grain Chilling Aeration/Unloading
Jan Hellemar, Tornum AB, Sweden

Spinosad as a Grain Storage Protectant: Residual Efficacy in Grain Bins
Mark B. Hertlein, Dow AgroSciences

Vacuum to Control Post-Harvest Insects - Oryzaephilus surinamensis (Saw-Tooth Grain Beetle)
Rajshekar Hulasare, Purdue University

Insect Infestation Patterns in Stored Corn for Three Temperature Management Strategies: Results from Three Years of Pilot Bin Studies
Klein E. Ileleji, Purdue University

Egg to Adult Emergence, Survival and Reproduction of Indianmeal Moth, Plodia interpunctella (Hubner) in Stored Corn under Three Temperature Management Strategies
Klein E. Ileleji, Purdue University

Red Flour Beetle, Tribolium casteneum (Herbst) Adult Survival and Reproduction in Stored Corn under Three Temperature Management Strategies
Klein E. Ileleji, Purdue University

Maize Weevil, Sitophilus zeamais (Motschulsky) Adult Survival and Reproduction in Stored Corn under Three Temperature Management Strategies
Klein E. Ileleji, Purdue University

Corn Stewardship for Biotechnology Corn
Darren H. Jarboe, Iowa State University

Soft X-Rays: A Potential Insect Detection Method in the Grain Handling Facilities
Chitra Karunakaran, University of Manitoba, Canada

USDA Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration-Biotechnology Proficiency Evaluation Program-Evaluation of Laboratory Capabilities
Donald C. Kendall, USDA Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA)

Harvesting Standing Wheat and Wheat That Has Been Cut and Windrowed: A Comparison of Grain Quality
Frank A. Manthey, North Dakota State University

Assessing Rice Degree of Milling
Amy L. Matsler, University of Arkansas

Using Discrete Event Simulation to Predict Purity and Contamination Levels During Identiy-Preserved Handling of Quality Grains
Justin M. McGill, Purdue University

Unifying Parameters for a More Effective Grain Moisture Measurement Method
Peter Meszaros, BKAE University, Hungary

Classification of Bulk Oilseeds, Specialty Seeds and Pulses Using Their Reflectance Characteristics
Aravind L. Mohan , University of Manitoba, Canada

Systems and Procedures for Achieving Absolute Identity Preserved Grains and Oilseeds and the Benefits
Edgar J. Rickel, GVS

The Benefits of Detecting the Presence of Live Insects (From Larvae to Adults) in Grain by Amplifying the Vibrations (Sound) of Their Activity
Edgar J. Rickel, GVS

A Pneumatic Grain and Oilseed Sampler that Obtains Samples from Any Location in All Sizes of Vertical and Horizontal Bins (Silos)
Edgar J. Rickel, GVS

The Fate and Efficacy of Spinosad for Insect Management in Farm Stored Corn
David A. Szabela, Purdue University

Accuracy of Grain Moisture Content Prediction Using Temperature and Relative Humidity Sensors
Shariff Uddin, Kansas State University

Quality Trait Analysis of Multiple Grains Using Internet-Enabled FT-NIR
Nan Wang, QTA Cognis


 
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