NEWS AND EVENTS

Awards and Honors...

John M. Bremner received the 1986 Kenneth A. Spencer Award at a dinner in his honor on February 12, 1987 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kansas City, MO. This award is presented annually to a qualified scientist or researcher who has made significant contri- butions in the field of agricultural and food chemistry. The award, sponsored by the Kansas City Section of the American Chemical Society, consists of a $3,000 honorarium, a medal of honor, and an expense-paid trip to Kansas City to receive the award.

Bremner is professor of agronomy and biochemistry and Curtiss Distinguished Professor in Agriculture, Department of Agronomy, Iowa State University, Ames. He received the B.Sc. degree in pure science with first class honors in chemistry from Glascow University in 1944 and the Ph.D. and D.Sc. degrees from the University of London in 1948 and 1959, respectively. Before joining the staff at Iowa State University in 1959, he was on the staff of the Chemistry Department, Rothamsted Ex- perimental Station, Harpenden, England (1945 to 1959). He was a Rockefeller Fellow in the United States during 1957 to 1958, a technical expert for the International Atomic Energy Agency in Yugoslavia and Austria during 1964 to 1965, and a Guggenheim Fellow in Australia and Japan during 1968 to 1969. He is a member of the American Chemical Society, the National Academy of Sciences, a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Society of Agronomy, the Soil Science Society of America, and a Distinguished Fellow of the Iowa Academy of Science. His national and international acclaim has resulted in joint research requests in 30 other countries. Honors and awards he has received include the Alexander yon Humboldt Award of the Hum- boldt Foundation (1982), the Bouyoucos Distinguished Career Award of the Soil Science Society of America (1982), the Governor of Iowa's Science Achievement Medal (1983), the Harvey Wiley Award of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists (1984), the Agro- nomic Research Award of the American Society of Agronomy (1985), and the 1986 nomination for the Soil Science Society of America's National Medal of Science. He is author or

coauthor of more than 200 publications, including 25 chapters in scientific monographs.

Bremner is being honored for his outstanding contributions to soil chemistry and soil bio- chemistry during the past 40 years. His major achievements include characterization of the nitrogen compounds in soil; discovery of new steps in the nitrogen and sulfur cycles; demon- stration that soils are both sources and sinks of various gases as air pollutants and that nitrogen fertilizers do not pose a threat to the stratosperic ozone layer; elucidation of factors affecting key processes in the nitrogen cycle; development of laboratory methods to obtain an index of the amount of nitrogen likely to be made available for plant growth by mineralization of soil organic matter during the growing season; demonstration that the adverse effect of urea fertilizer on seed germination and seedling growth in soil can be completely eliminated by amending the fertilizer with a small amount of a urease inhibitor, and the development of numerous analytical methods and techniques that have permitted important soil and fertilizer research not previously possible.

The methods he developed during the 1960's for determination and isotope-ratio analysis of different forms of nitrogen in soils and other natural systems have been used extensively around the world during the past 20 years, and the application of these methods has provided a wealth of new information concerning the biological and nonbiological transformations of nitrogen in soils that reduce crop utilization of fertilizer nitrogen and lead to water and air pollution problems. His recent research to develop and evaluate methodology for assess- ment and reduction of environmental problems associated with the use of nitrogen fertilizers has led to identification of nitrification and urease inhibitors that show promise for retarding the nitrogen transformations in soil that can lead to serious losses of fertilizer nitrogen by leaching or volatilization and to air and water pollution problems.

Nominations for Young Scientists Award.. .

Nominations for the Northeast ASAS-ADSA Award for Young Scientists for 1987 should be

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sent by March 15, 1987, to Dr. E. C. Prigge, Division of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, West Virginia University, P.O. Box 6108, Morgantown, WV 26506. Information regarding the qualifications of the nominee and the nomination requirements include:

1. The recipient of the Northeastern Young Scientist Award must be a member of the American Society of Animal Science (North- east Section) or American Dairy Science Association (Northeast Branch).

2. The recipient shall be no more than 40 years of age by December 1 of the year awarded. Anyone who has received a national award for a similar contribution within the past 5 years is ineligible.

3. The award consists of an appropriate plaque plus recognition at the annual meeting of the combined animal and dairy societies (Northeast Section).

4. Nominees will be evaluated on their total contribution to the animal industries in teaching, extension, research, or agricultural business. Nominees with joint appointments or working in more than one activity shall be evaluated on their total contribution.

5. Six copies of a biography of the nominee shall be supplied by the nominator.

6. Six copies of materials outlining the nominee's contribution to the animal industries in teaching, extension, research, and agri- cultural business shall be supplied by the nominator.

7. Six copies of no more than five (total) letters of support for colleagues or students shall be supplied by the nominator.

Call for Papers...

The 1987 Joint Regional Meeting of the Northeastern Section ASAS and the North- eastern Branch ADSA will be held at the University of Delaware, Newark, July 6 -8 . Regional association activities will include a symposium and graduate student paper competi- tion. Abstracts of papers for presentation should be submitted on the appropriate ab- stract form. The original and four (4) copies of each abstract must be received by March 1, 1987. Send all abstracts to: Dr. James E. Nocek, Department of Research and Develop- ment, Agway Farm Research Center, P.O. Box

340, 6978 New York Route 80, Tully, NY 13159-0340.

Laboratory Equipment Needed...

Blackhawk Technical Institute is developing an associate degree program in food processing/ biotechnology and is currently assembling equipment and supplies for the laboratory facilities. They are in need of laboratory equipment used in food industry quality assurance laboratories. Anyone wishing to donate or sell equipment should contact: William A. Johnson, Agriculture Division Chairperson, Blackhawk Technical Institute, P.O. Box 5009, Janesville, WI 53534 (608/ 756-4464).

Publications...

Agricultural Cooperatives. Glynn McBride. 350 pp. $42.50. AVI Publishing Company, 250 Post Road East, P.O. Box 831, Westport, CT 06881.

California Egg Specifics. Technical specifica- tion brochure. "Use of California Egg Products in Dairy Foods." Fact sheet. Available upon request from CEC Technology Program, c/o Ketchum Public Relations, 55 Union St., San Francisco, CA 94111.

"Facing the Animal Rights Challenge." Slide/tape presentation. 7 min. Available to farm groups for free 2-week loan from Animal Health Institute, Box 1417-D50, Alexandria, VA 22313.

Future Production and Productivity in Livestock Farming: Science Versus Politics; Proceedings o f a DSA Symposium, Strasbourg, April 23-25, 1986. DSA (Bureau Europ6en d'Information pour le D6veloppement de la Sant6 Animale), ed. 262 pp. US $44. ISBN 0-444-42704-X. Elsevier Science Publishers, P.O. Box 1663, Grand Central Station, New York, NY 10163.

Holsteins and Future Choices. Vol. 1.84 pp. $11.95 + $2 shipping; Vol. 2. $14.95 + $2 shipping; set $25 + $4 shipping. Holstein Investment Opportunities, Inc. P.O. Box 533, Eaton, OH 45320.

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Merck Veterinary Manual. 6th ed. MSD Agvet, P.O. Box 2000, Rahway, NJ 07065-0912.

Procedures to Investigate Foodborne Illness. 4th ed. $3.50. International Association of Milk, Food and Environmental Sanitarians Inc., P.O. Box 701,502 E. Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010.

Leading-edge dairy management, problem-

solving, and nutrition from Wiley.

Dairy Cattle: F e e d i n g a n d M a n a g e m e n t , Seventh Edition Wi l l i am Etgen, Robert E, James, a n d Pau l Reav es , all of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (0-471-80891) 600 pp Ava i l ab l e J a n u a r y 1987

® To request your complimentary copy of this new edition, contact your local Wiley representative or write on your school's stationery to Clifford Mills, Dept, 7-0391, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 605 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10158

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Positions Available...

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• Postdoctoral positions in nutritional sciences. The University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign offers a unique, multidisciplinary traineeship involving collaboration with two faculty members in the Division of Nutritional

Sciences. Independent research projects can be developed in fundamental or applied nutrition of animals and humans. Potential research areas include: nutrient metabolism throughout life, nutrition in health and disease, and the influence of food preferences and food processing on nutritional quality of diets. Exceptional in- dividuals with an M.D. or Ph.D. in nutrition or an allied field are encouraged to apply. Ap- plicants must be citizens or have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence. Duration is 2 years with stipend of $18,000 per year. Completed applications including curriculum vitae, transcripts, and three letters of reference must be received by April 30, 1987 in order to receive full con- sideration. University of Illinois is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. For further information and application, contact: Dr. John A. Milner, Director, Division of Nutritional Sciences, 451 Bevier Hall, 905 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801.

• Department of Poultry Science, The Pennsylvania State University. Tenure-track assistant professor in either physiological genetics or reproductive physiology. Individual expected to establish strong, independent research program in molecular or physiological genetics or in reproductive physiology of fowl and to interact and complement department's existing programs in physiology, nutrition, and immunology. Teaching responsibilities: under- graduate animal genetics and graduate course in area of expertise. Ph.D. in one of the following disciplinary areas desired: genetics, physiology, or animal or poultry science with emphasis in genetics and physiology. Formal training in genetics and postdoctoral training or experience desirable. Starting date July 1, 1987. Competi- tive salary commensurate with background and experience. Submit curriculum vitae, including research interests, and names of three references by April 1, 1987 to: Dr. Herbert S. Siegel, Head, Department of Poultry Science, 214 Henning Building, Box E, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802. Pennsylvania State is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

• Cal Poly invites applications for the position of lecturer C/D, salary commensurate with qualifications ($2,708 to $4,129/month),

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Animal Sciences and Industry Department full-time academic year appointment beginning September 14, 1987. Duties include teaching animal breeding, animal genetics, and de- velopment of breeding programs in farm animal species. Ph.D. in animal science, teaching, and/or extension or industry experience re- quired. Applicant must possess minimum requirements for membership in American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists. Closing date April 15, 1987. For additional information or an application, write or call: Professor John W. Algeo, Head, Animal Sciences and Industry Department, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 (805/546-2419). Affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Meetings... February 14-18, 1987 - 153rd National Meeting of

the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Hyatt Regency, Chicago, IL. For information: AAAS Meeting Office, 1333 H St., NW, Washington, DC 20005.

February 20-23, 1987 - National Mastitis Council Annual Meeting, Orlando Marriott, Orlando, FL. For information: National Mastitis Council, 1840 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201 (703/243-8268).

March 15-18, 1987 - 1987 American Cultured Dairy Products Institute (ACDPI) Annual Meeting and Conference/Cultures and Curds Clinic/Inter-

national Cultured Product Evaluation Sessions, Opryland Hotel, 2800 Opryland Dr., Nashville, TN. For information: Dr. C. Bronson Lane, ACDPI, P.O. Box 7813, Orlando, FL 32854 (305/628- 1266).

April 27-28, 1987 - Milk Industry Foundation's Milk and Cultured Products Marketing Seminar, O'Hare Marriott, Rosemont, IL. For information: Milk Industry Foundation, 888 Sixteenth St., NW, Washington, DC ( 2 0 2 / 2 9 6 - 4 2 5 0 ) .

August 2-6 , 1987 - International Association of Milk, Food and Environmental Sanitarians, Inc. (IAMFES), Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, CA. For information: K. R. Hathaway, IAMFES, P.O. Box 701, Ames, IA 50010 (800/525-5223 or 5 1 5 / 2 3 2 - 6 6 9 9 ) .

September 18--24, 1987 - Agex 87, International Exhibition on Agriculture, Fishery, Forestry and Animal Husbandry, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China. For information: Agex 87, SHK Interna- tional Services Ltd,, 22/F Tian An Centre, 151 Gloucester Road, Hong Kong.

October 18-20, 1987 - Cornell Symposium on Cheese Biotechnology and International Food Development in honor of Frank V. Kosikowski. For information: Dr. R. A. Ledford, Chairman, Department of Food Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-7201 (607/255-7616).

October 23-24, 1987 - International Symposium on the Molecular Biology of the Major Histo- compatibility Complex of Domestic Animal Species, Iowa State University, Ames. For informa- tion: Dr. C. Warner, Department of Biochemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011.

F U T U R E A N N U A L MEETINGS

1987 -- Univers i ty o f Missouri, J u n e 2 1 - 2 4

1988 - Univers i ty o f Alber ta , E d m o n t o n , J u n e 2 6 - 2 9

1989 - Lex ing ton , K e n t u c k y , Augus t 1--4

1990 -- Nor th Carolina Sta te Universi ty , June 2 4 - 2 7

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