This newsletter series is maintained in the office of the Agricultural Communications Program, University of Illinois - "International" section - "OCIAC" file folder., Agricultural Communications Program, University of Illinois., Summarizes pilot testing experiences in using new videodisc technologies for education of students at Institut Teknologi Bandung in Indonesia. Subject matter involved chemical decision making and energy transformations. Revealed problems using computers and related information technologies due to computer operation, power services, and equipment failures.
Elkana, Yoseph (author) and Ministry of Agriculture Extension Service Tel-Aviv, Israel and US Department of Agriculture Extension Service Washington, DC
Format:
Proceedings
Publication Date:
1985-05-27
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 127 Document Number: C18888
Leet, Mildred Robbins (author) and Association for Women in Development Conference
Format:
Conference document
Publication Date:
1985-04-25
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C19390
Notes:
Burton Swanson Collection, pp 157-160; from "Women creating wealth : transforming economic development" Selected papers and speeches from the Association for Women in Development Conference April 25-27, 1985 Washington, D.C.
Pearson, Dave (author), Weber, Jeff (author), Young, Douglas (author), and Associate Professors, Department of Agricultural Economics, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1985-12
Published:
USA: Urbana, IL : National Association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 84 Document Number: C05209
Fedale, Scott V. (author / Associate Agricultural Editor - TV/Video/AV, Agricultural Communications Center, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID)
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1985
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 86 Document Number: C05735
Notes:
Paper presented at the 1985 Summer Meeting of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers; 1985 June 23 - 26; Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI; AGRICOLA IND 86026420, St. Joseph, MI : The American Society of Agricultural Engineers, 1985. 11 p. (American Society of Agricultural Engineers Microfiche Collection. Paper no. 85-5015), A new information delivery system, interactive video, has the potential to radically change the structure of traditional Cooperative Extension Service information delivery. This system offers user control of information presentation, access to more information in less time, reduced storage space and a multi-media information delivery capability
Jones, Don D. (author), Nay, Earle (author), Parsons, Samual D. (author), and Nay: System Manager, Agricultural Data Network; Jones: Associate Professor, Purdue University; Parsons: Extension Agricultural Engineer, Purdue University
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1985
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 86 Document Number: C05736
Notes:
Paper presented at the 1985 Summer Meeting of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers; 1985 June 23 - 26; Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, St. Joseph, MI : The American Society of Agricultural Engineers, 1985. 23 p. (American Society of Agricultural Engineers Microfiche Collection. Paper no. 85-5018), FACTS is a distributed computer network serving the Indiana Cooperative Extension Service. Many application programs have been developed for the system, in addition to electronic mail features. The concepts, hardware, and software used to implement the FACTS network are presented. regional audience requires good organization, cooperative authors, broadcast quality equipment and experienced technical assistants. Four segments,
Magette, William L. (author), Smith, Gary L. (author), and Magette: Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Engineering, The University of Maryland, College Park, MD; Smith: Extension Agricultural Engineer, Department of Agricultural Engineering, The University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1985
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 86 Document Number: C05737
Notes:
Paper presented at the 1985 Summer Meeting of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers; 1985 June 23 - 26; Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, St. Joseph, MI : The American Society of Agricultural Engineers, 1985. 7 p. (American Society of Agricultural Engineers Microfiche Collection. Paper no. 85-5016), The Maryland Cooperative Extension Service established the computer-based Extension Service Telecommunications system (ESTEL) as an additional way to disseminate information to clientele. This videotext system can transmit a variety of information quickly, efficiently, and inexpensively. In this paper, the use of ESTEL (and similar systems) for delivering educational material is explored. Extension Service. Many application programs have been developed for the system, in addition to electronic mail features. The concepts, hardware, and software used to implement the FACTS network are presented.
Gaultney, Larry D. (author / Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN)
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1985
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 87 Document Number: C05759
Notes:
Paper presented at the 1985 Summer meeting of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers; 1985 June 23-26; Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, St. Joseph, MI : American Society of Agricultural Engineers, 1985. 11 p. (Microfiche No. 85-5033), The area of expert systems, a branch of artificial intelligence, is one of the latest computer-based problem solving techniques which is gaining acceptance in agricultural decision-making. Problems which were here-to-fore unsolvable by formal, structured, algorithmic computer programs can be solved using the heuristic and symbolic knowledge incorporated in an expert system. A good expert system can make decisions or give advice equivalent to those of a human expert in a specific area of expertise.
Information technology (computers, communication, etc.) has become an indispensable part of modern life. As such, it is being transferred to the developing world from industrialized countries. However, real technology transfer rarely takes place in such transactions. What the Third World ends up with are prepackaged end products, for which it typically pays a great deal of money. As long as the industrialized countries hesitate to share their research and manufacturing methods, the developing nations will be at their mercy in this vital area. The Third World, in turn, should not expect a "free ride" in this connection, but should develop an information technology of its own.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 51 Document Number: C00567
Notes:
AgCom 300 paper submitted to Dr. James Evans, UIUC., Mimeographed, 1985. 22 p. (Class paper for AgCom 300, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Agriculture Communications, Professor James Evans)
AgComm Teaching, The responsibility for a successful computer system belongs to the management, and managers need enough knowledge to choose the best system. Long-range perspective is important so the computer can expand with the operation. Important words are explained in the categories of software, hardware, and methods of getting computer power. Software is the series of instructions telling a computer what to do. An individual set of instructions is called a program. There are systems software and applications software. Applications software can be custom software, packaged, or modified. The hardware is the machinery that runs the software. The central processing unit (CPU) is the brains of the computer. Results of computer programs are stored on plastic disks. Permanent copies can be made by using a printer. A farmer can get computer power with an outside service or an in-house service.
Thorpe, P. (author / Agricultural Information and Documentation Section, Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.) and Agricultural Information and Documentation Section, Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1985
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 54 Document Number: C01003
James F. Evans Collection, CENEX, a regional cooperative, has developed a computer network that lists the over 2000 items in its centralized parts department. Information can be obtained about: 1) parts; 2) servicing; 3) warranties; and 4) troubleshooting. Information is included on: 1) grain drying equipment; 2) augers; 3) sprayers; 4) appliances; 5) lawn mowers; 6) gas stoves; 7) water heaters; 8) air conditioners; and 9) furnaces. Farmers can access the network through local CENEX coops. Initiated in 1982, CENEX's computer network has grown in sales to approximately $2.5 million in 1985.
