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.
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
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.
