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This publication from the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service has been archived. Current information is available from http://www.ksre.ksu.edu. 38th BIENNIAL REPORT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH IN KANSAS DIRECTOR'S REPORT FOR THE BIENNIUM JULY 1, 1994 TO JUNE 30, 1996 AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY t This publication from the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service has been archived. Current information is available from http://www.ksre.ksu.edu. Agricultural Research in Kansas 38th Biennial Report of the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Report of the Director for the Biennium Ending June 30, 1996 This publication from the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service has been archived. Current information is available from http://www.ksre.ksu.edu. FRONT COVER Four new cooperative efforts focus on agricultural products, animal␣health and management, food safety, and soil and water quality. We appreciate loans of photographs from: John Brethour Robert Cochran Department of Entomology Wayne Geyer Jay Ham Tim Herrman National Archives Randall Phebus Danny Simms Tim Todd This report was prepared in the Department of Communications by: Eileen Schofield, Associate Editor Gloria Schwartz, Information Writer I Fred Anderson, Graphics Artist Information provided by: Teri Davis Doug Elcock Charisse Powell and KAES department offices This report is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.oznet.ksu.edu. Contribution no. 97-312-S from the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station This publication from the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service has been archived. Current information is available from http://www.ksre.ksu.edu. Letter of Transmittal Office of the Director To the Honorable William Graves, Governor of Kansas It is my pleasure to transmit herewith the report of the Agricultural Experiment Station of the Kansas State University of Agriculture and Applied Science for the biennium ending June 30, 1996. This report features some new cooperative efforts to focus research on key areas. The research highlights include animal and crop production, soil and water management, pest control, new technology, and economic aspects of agriculture. In addition, there are lists of publications by Station scientists, lists of research projects still active and those terminated during the biennium, a record of personnel changes, and a financial statement for each year of the biennium. Marc A. Johnson, Director This publication from the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service has been archived. Current information is available from http://www.ksre.ksu.edu. A Message from the Director his document represents a report of progress for 1995 and 1996, as well as a report of current research activity of the T Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station. Hereafter, the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service will be one, unified organization known as K-State Research and Extension. This change recognizes, as Kansans long have understood, that K-State offers a continuum of generation and dissemination of knowledge for Kansas citizens and the world. K-State Research and Extension provides knowledge relevant to the important issues affecting every citizen of Kansas and the nation, namely, a competitive agricultural industry, economic development, food safety, and environmental quality. The production and marketing of food is increasingly sophisticated and complex. Science is providing ways to maintain an abundant, affordable, food supply. Maintaining the competitiveness of agriculture, in terms of cost and quality, keeps a vital food source within the country and contributes positively to the nation’s balance of payments. Research in more effective utilization of agricultural products for food and nonfood uses creates jobs and adds economic value. Many jobs in the agricultural service, processing, and support industries in Kansas would vanish without a competitive agriculture and agribusiness. Safe food is a national issue. K-State Research and Extension discovers new ways to detect microorganisms in food, new ways to process food products safely, and new ways to monitor food quality from the processing line to the table. K-State researchers discover new approaches to use farm chemicals in production and keep the chemicals on the land for intended use and out of streams and lakes. Research on water conservation and cropping systems protects the precious water resource that will determine the future of agriculture in Kansas. K-State Research and Extension is committed to providing scientific solutions to contemporary issues. Marc A. Johnson Dean and Director Agricultural Experiment Station This publication from the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service has been archived. Current information is available from http://www.ksre.ksu.edu. Contents Research Departments, KAES .............................. 1 12. Communications ....................................... 56 Forums and Centers Focus on Major Issues ....... 2 13. Diagnostic Medicine Research Highlights 1994 to 1996 ........................ 4 and Pathobiology ...................................... 56 Animal Production ............................................ 4 14. Director's Office ......................................... 59 Field Crop Production ....................................... 8 15. Economics................................................... 59 Forage, Hay, and Silage .................................. 11 16. Entomology ................................................ 59 Ornamentals, Grasses, and Trees ................... 13 17. Family Studies and Human Services ................................. 61 Pest and Disease Management ....................... 16 18. Food Animal Health Prairie Research ................................................ 18 and Management....................................... 62 Environmental and Safety Issues ................... 19 19. Foods and Nutrition.................................. 62 New Technology .............................................. 23 20. Grain Science and Industry ...................... 63 Economics of Production ................................ 25 21. Horticulture, Forestry People and Communities ................................ 28 and Recreation Resources......................... 66 Editorial and Publication Activities............... 30 22. Hotel, Restaurant, Institution Personnel Changes............................................... 32 Management and Dietetics....................... 68 Station Publications ............................................. 33 23. Plant Pathology.......................................... 69 Publications of Station Scientists........................ 34 24. Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work......................................... 74 1. Agricultural Economics ............................ 34 25. Statistics ...................................................... 74 2. Agronomy .................................................. 36 26. Agricultural Research Center–Hays ....... 75 3. Anatomy and Physiology ......................... 41 27. Northwest Research–Extension Center .. 76 4. Animal Sciences and Industry ................. 42 28. Southeast Agricultural 5. Biochemistry .............................................. 47 Research Center ......................................... 77 6. Biological and Agricultural 29. Southwest Research–Extension Center .. 78 Engineering ................................................ 49 7. Biology ........................................................ 51 Publication Record of Scientists ......................... 80 8. Chemical Engineering............................... 54 Research Projects Active June 30, 1996 .............. 84 9. Civil Engineering ....................................... 54 Research Projects Terminated ............................ 93 10. Clinical Sciences......................................... 55 Financial Statement.............................................. 98 11. Clothing, Textiles and Interior Design ........................................... 56 This publication from the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service has been archived. Current information is available from http://www.ksre.ksu.edu. Research Departments, KAES ■ COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE ■ COLLEGE OF HUMAN ECOLOGY Agricultural Economics Clothing, Textiles and Interior Design Agronomy Foods and Nutrition provides soil testing service includes Sensory Analysis Center Animal Sciences and Industry Hotel, Restaurant, Institution Management and includes International Meat and Livestock Dietetics Program School of Family Studies and Human Services provides chemical analyses of feedstuffs Communications ■ COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE includes Weather Data Library Anatomy and Physiology Entomology Clinical Sciences provides scanning electron microscope service Food Animal Health and Management Center Grain Science and Industry Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology includes International Grains Program and Agricultural Institute ■ Horticulture, Forestry and Recreation Resources BRANCH STATIONS/CENTERS Plant Pathology Agricultural Research Center—Hays includes Wheat Genetics Resource Center Northwest