Projects

Post Harvet Measurement and Management Systems to Improve Peanut Quality and U.S. Competitiveness Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 418143

To Develop a Low-Cost Nir Absorption Device and Test It for Nondestructive Moisture Determination in Peanuts Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 411603

To Investigate Color-Matching Methods, Using Microscopic Imaging Techniques Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 411621

Publications

Performance of Equipment for In-field Peanut Shelling - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Butts, C.L., Sorensen, R.B., Nuti, R.C., Lamb, M.C. 2009. Performance of Equipment for In-field Peanut Shelling. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE Paper No. 095838)

Performance of Semi-Trailer Peanut Drying Units - (Abstract)

Butts, C.L., Lamb, M.C. 2009. Performance of Semi-Trailer Peanut Drying Units. American Peanut Research and Education Society Abstracts.

Application of Near Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy to Peanut Grading and Quality Analysis: Overview - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sundaram, J., Kandala, C., Butts, C.L. 2009. Application of Near Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy to Peanut Grading and Quality Analysis: Overview. Sensing and Instrumentation for Food Quality and Safety. 2009. DOI: 1007/s11694-009-9081-5. URL to download publication: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11694-009-9081-5

Corn Yield Response to Nitrogen Applied Through Surface and Subsurface Drip Tubing - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (05-May-09)

Application of discrete wavelet analysis for moisture content estimation of in-shell nuts nondestructively with a capacitance sensor - (Abstract)

Kandala, C., Sundaram, J., Govindarajan, K.N., Butts, C.L., Subbiah, J. 2009. Application of discrete wavelet analysis for moisture content estimation of in-shell nuts nondestructively with a capacitance sensor. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE).

Yield, Grade, and Revenue of Double Cropped Green Bean and Sweet Corn with Cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sorensen, R.B., Butts, C.L. 2009. Yield, Grade, and Revenue of Double Cropped Green Bean and Sweet Corn with Cotton. Crop Management. DOI:10.1094/CM-2009-0615-02-RS.

Estimating oil and fatty acids contents of in-shell peanuts using NIR spectroscopy - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Sundaram, J., Kandala, C., Windam, W.R., Holser, R.A., Butts, C.L. 2009. Estimating oil and fatty acids contents of in-shell peanuts using NIR spectroscopy . American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.

Using a Conveyor-Mounted Spout Sampler to Obtain Farmer Stock Grade Samples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Butts, C.L., Lamb, M.C., Sheppard, H.T., Kandala, C. 2009. Using a Conveyor-Mounted Spout Sampler to Obtain Farmer Stock Grade Samples. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 25(3):385-390. 2009.

Estimation of moisture and oil content of in-shell nuts with a capacitance sensor using discrete wavelet analysis - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kandala, C., Sundaram, J., Govindarajan, K.N., Butts, C.L., Jeyam, S. 2009. Estimation of moisture and oil content of in-shell nuts with a capacitance sensor using discrete wavelet analysis . Proceedings of SPIE.

In-field Peanut Processing for Biodiesel Production - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Butts, C.L., Sorensen, R.B., Nuti, R.C., Lamb, M.C., Faircloth, W.H. 2008. In-field Peanut Processing for Biodiesel Production. American Peanut Research and Education Society Proceedings.

In-field Peanut Processing for Biodiesel Production - (Abstract)

Butts, C.L., Sorensen, R.B., Nuti, R.C., Lamb, M.C., Faircloth, W.H. 2008. In-field Peanut Processing for Biodiesel Production. American Peanut Research and Education Society Proceedings.

Storing Peanuts in Flexible Hermetically Sealed Containers - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (15-Feb-08)

Storing Peanuts in Flexible Hermetically Sealed Containers - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Butts, C.L. 2008. Storing Peanuts in Flexible Hermetically Sealed Containers. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE).

Design and Performance of an Impedance Analyzer for Nondestructive Moisture Content Determination of In-Shell Peanuts - (Abstract)

Kandala, C., Butts, C.L. 2008. Design and Performance of an Impedance Analyzer for Nondestructive Moisture Content Determination of In-Shell Peanuts. IEEE Instrumentation & Measurement Society. (2008) 2:240-246.

Pod Yield and Mineral Concentration of Four Peanut Cultivars Following Gypsum Application With Subsurface Drip Irrigation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sorensen, R.B., Butts, C.L. 2008. Yield Response of Four Peanut Cultivars to Calcium with Subsurface Drip Irrigation. Peanut Science. 2008. 35:86-91.

Dome Storage of Farmer Stock Peanuts - (Other)

Butts, C.L., Lamb, M.C., Dorner, J.W., Sanders, T.H. 2008. Dome Storage of Farmer Stock Peanuts. American Peanut Council Meeting.

Canopy Characteristics and their Ability to Predict Peanut Maturity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rowland, D., Sorensen, R.B., Butts, C.L., Faircloth, W.H., Sullivan, D.G. 2008. Canopy Characteristics and their Ability to Predict Peanut Maturity. Peanut Science.

Corn Nutritional Properties and Yields with Surface Drip Irrigation in Topographically Variable Fields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhu, H., Lan, Y., Lamb, M.C., Butts, C.L. 2007. Corn Nutritional Properties and Yields with Surface Drip Irrigation in Topographically Variable Fields. International Agricultural Engineering Journal. 9(9):1-10.

Environmental Conditions During Transport of Shelled Peanuts in Overseas Containers - (Abstract)

Butts, C.L., Dorner, J.W., Sobolev, V., Sanders, T.H., Whitaker, T.B. 2008. Environmental Conditions During Transport of Shelled Peanuts in Overseas Containers. American Peanut Research and Education Society Abstracts.

Determination of the Nature of Spotting in Blanched Peanuts - (Abstract)

Sobolev, V., Dorner, J.W., Butts, C.L., Sanders, T.H., Whitaker, T.B. 2008. Determination of the Nature of Spotting in Blanched Peanuts . American Peanut Research and Education Society Abstracts.

Effects of irrigation method and tillage regime on peanut reproductive processes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rowland, D., Faircloth, W.H., Butts, C.L. 2006. Effects of irrigation method and tillage regime on peanut reproductive processes. Peanut Science. 32:48-56.

Effect of Temperature and Relative Humidity on Spotting of Peanuts after Roasting - (Abstract)

Dorner, J.W., Butts, C.L., Sobolev, V., Sanders, T.H., Whitaker, T.B. 2008. Effect of Temperature and Relative Humidity on Spotting of Peanuts after Roasting. American Peanut Research and Education Society Abstracts.

In-shell Bulk Density as an Estimator of Farmers Stock Grade Factors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Butts, C.L., Kandala, C., Sorensen, R.B., Lamb, M.C. 2007. In-shell Bulk Density as an Estimator of Farmers Stock Grade Factors. Peanut Science.

Determination of moisture content of in-shell peanuts by Parallel-Plate impedance measurements in cylindrical sample holder - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kandala, C., Butts, C.L., Nelson, S.O. 2007. Determination of moisture content of in-shell peanuts by Parallel-Plate impedance measurements in cylindrical sample holder. Sensing and Instrumentation for Food Quality and Safety. 1:72-78. 2007

Low Oxygen Storage of Farmer Stock Peanuts - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Butts, C.L., Sanders, T.H., Dorner, J.W., Lamb, M.C. 2007. Low Oxygen Storage of Farmer Stock Peanuts. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper No. 076220.

Phase angle and Impedance Measurements for Nondestructive Moisture Content Determination of In-Shell Peanuts Using a Cylindrical Sample Holder - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kandala, C., Butts, C.L. 2007. Phase angle and Impedance Measurements for Nondestructive Moisture Content Determination of In-Shell Peanuts Using a Cylindrical Sample Holder. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper Number 076215.

Effect of Bulk Handling on Peanut Seed Quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Butts, C.L., Faircloth, W.H., Lamb, M.C., Nuti, R.C., Rowland, D., Sorensen, R.B., Guerke, W.R. 2007. Effect of bulk handling on peanut seed quality. Peanut Science. 34:22-26

Row Pattern, Plant Density, and Nitrogen Rate on Corn Yield in the Southeastern Us. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sorensen, R.B., Lamb, M.C., Butts, C.L. 2006. Row pattern, plant density, and nitrogen rate on corn yield in the southeast. Plant Management Network. doi:10.1094/CM-2006-1211-01-RS.

Parallel-Plate Sensors for Nondestructive Measurement of Moisture Content in in-Shell Peanuts - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kandala, C., Butts, C.L., Nelson, S.O. 2006. Parallel-plate sensors for nondestructive measurement of moisture content in in-shell peanuts . Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE).

Economic Returns of Irrigated and Non-Irrigated Peanut Based Cropping Systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lamb, M.C., Rowland, D., Sorensen, R.B., Butts, C.L., Faircloth, W.H., Nuti, R.C. 2006. Economic returns of irrigated and non-irrigated peanut based cropping systems. Peanut Science. 33:07-12.

Parallel-Plate Sensors for Nondestructive Measurement of Moisture Content in in-Shell Peanuts - (Abstract)

Kandala, C., Butts, C.L., Nelson, S.O. 2006. Parallel-plate sensors for nondestructive measurement of moisture content in in-shell peanuts . Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper number 066041.

Bulk Seed Tenders for Handling Peanut Seed - (Other)

Butts, C.L., Faircloth, W.H., Nuti, R.C., Rowland, D. 2006. Bulk seed tenders for handling peanut seed. Georgia Peanut Research Extension Report. 9-13.

Identification of Peanut Pods with Three Or More Kernels by Machine Vision and Neural Networks - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (15-Apr-06)

Peanut Response to Row Pattern and Seed Density When Irrigated with Subsurface Drip Irrigation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sorensen, R.B., Butts, C.L., Lamb, M.C. 2007. Peanut response to row pattern and seed density when irrigated with subsurface drip irrigation. Peanut Science. 34:27-31.

Capacitance and Phase Angle Measurement for Estimating Moisture Content in Nuts and Grain Nondestructively - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kandala, C., Butts, C.L. 2006. Capacitance and phase angle measurement for estimating moisture content in nuts and grain nondestructively. Proceedings of SPIE. 617420-61420:1-8.

Quantification of Ara H 1 in Peanuts: Roasting Makes a Difference - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pomes', A., Butts, C.L., Chapman, M. 2006. Quantification of ara h 1 in peanuts: roasting makes a difference. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Allergy. 36:824-830.

Determination of Maturity and Degree Day Indices and Their Success in Predicting Peanut Maturity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rowland, D., Sorensen, R.B., Butts, C.L., Faircloth, W.H. 2006. Determination of maturity and degree day indices and their success in predicting peanut maturity. Peanut Science. 33:02-07.

Aerating Farmer Stock Peanut Storage in the Southeastern U.S. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Butts, C.L., Dorner, J.W., Brown, S.L., Arthur, F.H. 2006. Aerating farmer stock peanut storage in the southeastern u.s.. Transactions of the ASAE. 49(2):457-465.

Uniform Peanut Performance Tests (Uppt) 2004: Chemical, Sensory and Shelf-Life Properties - (Other)

Sanders, T.H., Dean, L.L., Butts, C.L. 2005. Uniform peanut performance tests (uppt) 2004: chemical, sensory and shelf-life properties. Miscellaneous Publishing Information Bulletin.

The Effect of Bulk Handling on Peanut Seed Quality - (Abstract)

Butts, C.L., Faircloth, W.H., Nuti, R.C., Rowland, D., Lamb, M.C., Guerke, W.R. 2006. The effect of bulk handling on peanut seed quality. American Peanut Research and Education Society Abstracts.

Yield and Economic Responses of Peanut to Crop Rotation Sequence - (Abstract)

vol. 36. www.apres.okstate.edu

Storing Farmers Stock Peanuts in Monolithic Domes - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Butts, C.L., Chastain, J., Dorner, J.W., Sanders, T.H., Rowland, D. 2005. Storing farmers stock peanuts in monolithic domes. ASAE Annual International Meeting. ASABE Paper number 05-6182. ASABE, St. Joseph, MI. p. 13.

Dehydration of in-Shell Peanuts Using Radio Frequency Energy with Intermittent Stirrings - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Harraz, H., Wang, Y., Butts, C.L. 2006. Dehydration of in-shell peanuts using radio frequency energy with intermittent stirrings. ASABE Paper No. 066048. . American Society of Agri Engineers Special Meetings and Conferences Papers.

Impact of Sprinkler Irrigation Amount and Rotation on Peanut Yield - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lamb, M.C., Rowland, D., Sorensen, R.B., Zhu, H., Blankenship, P.D., Butts, C.L. 2005. Impact of sprinkler irrigation amount and rotation on peanut yield. Peanut Science. 31:108-113

Five Years of Subsurface Drip Irrigation on Peanut: What Have We Learned? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sorensen, R.B., Butts, C.L., Rowland, D. 2006. Five years of subsurface drip irrigation on peanut: what have we learned?. Peanut Science. 32(1):14-19

Accuracy and Variability of Grading and Marketing High Moisture Farmer Stock Peanuts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lamb, M.C., Blankenship, P.D., Whitaker, T.B., Butts, C.L. 2005. Accuracy and variability of grading and marketing high moisture farmer stock peanuts. Peanut Science. 30:94-99

Managing Farmer Stock Aeration and Ventilation Systems in the Southeast - (Abstract)

Butts, C.L., Brown, S.L., Arthur, F.H. 2004. Managing farmer stock aeration and ventilation systems in the southeast. American Peanut Research and Education Society Abstracts.

Nondestructive Moisture Content Determination in Single Kernels of Corn, Popcorn and Peanuts by Dual Frequency Rf Impedance Method - (Abstract)

Kandala, C., Butts, C.L. 2004. Nondestructive moisture content determination in single kernels of corn, popcorn and peanuts by dual frequency rf impedance method. American Peanut Research and Education Society Proceedings.

Impact of Commodity Price on Profitability in Irrigated and Non-Irrigated Cropping Systems in the Southeast - (Abstract)

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Five Years of Subsurface Drip Irrigation on Peanut - (Other)

UGA/CPES Research and Extension Bulletin No. 2004.

Estimating Drying Time for a Stock Peanut Curing Decision Support System - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Butts, C.L., Davidson, J.I., Lamb, M.C., Kandala, C., Troeger, J.M. 2004. Estimating drying time for a stock peanut curing decision support system. Transactions of the ASAE. Vol 47(3): 925-932.

Measuring Airflow Distribution in Peanut Drying Trailers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

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Improving Peanut Yield and Grade with Surface Drip Irrigation in Undulating Topographic Fields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhu, H., Lamb, M.C., Butts, C.L., Blankenship, P.D. 2004. Improving peanut yield and grade with surface drip irrigation in undulating topographic fields. Transactions of the ASAE. Paper 032098.

An Implement to Install and Retrieve Surface Drip Irrigation Laterals - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Heping, Z, Butts, C.L., Lamb, M.C., Blankenship, P.D.. 2004.An implement to install and retrieve surface drip irrigation laterals. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 20(1):17-23.

Linking Peanut Allergenicity to the Processes of Maturation, Curing and Roasting - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chung, S., Butts, C.L., Maleki, S.J., Champagne, E.T. 2003. Linking peanut allergenicity to the processes of maturation, curing and roasting. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

A Decision Support System for Curing Farmers' Stock Peanuts - (Proceedings/Symposium)

BUTTS, C.L., DAVIDSON, J.I., LAMB, M.C., KANDALA, C., TROEGER, J.M. A DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR CURING FARMERS' STOCK PEANUTS. ASAE ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MEETING. 2003. p. 17.

Five Years of Subsurface Drip Irrigation on Peanut: What Have We Learned? - (Abstract)

Sorensen, R.B., Butts, C.L., Rowland, D. 2004. Five years of subsurface drip irrigation on peanut: what have we learned?. American Peanut Research and Education Society Abstracts.

Peanut Production in Topographic Fields with Surface Drip Irrigation - (Abstract)

Zhu, H., Lamb, M.C., Butts, C.L., Blankenship, P.D. 2003. Peanut production in topographic fields with surface drip irrigation. American Peanut Research and Education Society Abstracts.

Research at the Nprl Shellman Irrigation Research Farm - (Abstract)

Lamb, M.C., Rowland, D., Sorensen, R.B., Zhu, H., Blankenship, P.D., Butts, C.L. 2004. Research at the nprl shellman irrigation research farm. American Peanut Research and Education Society Abstracts. Vol. 35. www.apres.okstate.edu.

Research at the Nprl Shellman Irrigation Research Farm - (Abstract)

LAMB, M.C., ROWLAND, D., SORENSEN, R.B., ZHU, H., BLANKENSHIP, P.D., BUTTS, C.L. RESEARCH AT THE NPRL SHELLMAN IRRIGATION RESEARCH FARM. AMERICAN PEANUT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION SOCIETY ABSTRACTS. 2003. Vol. 35. www.apres.okstate.edu

High Temperature Continuous Flow Curing of Sweet Onions - (Other)

Maw, B., Butts, C.L., Purvis, A., Seabold, K., Mullinix, B. 2003. High temperature continuous flow curing of sweet onions. University of Georgia Research Report.

High Temperature Continuous Flow Curing of Sweet Onions - (Other) - (01-Nov-02)

Groundnut Storage in the Usa (late Entry Due to Sy Oversight) - (Book/Chapter)

Butts, C.L., Arthur, F.H. 2004. Groundnut storage in the usa (late entry due to sy oversight). Crop Postharvest Science and Technology.

A Variable Flow Control System for Subsurface Drip Irrigation* - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Zhu, H., D. L. Rowland, J. W. Dorner, R. C. Derksen, R. B. Sorensen. Influence of plant structure, orifice size and nozzle inclination on spray penetration into peanut canopy. Applied Eng. in Agric. 2002. v.45(5). p.5-1301.

Comparison of Rf Impedance and DC Conductance Measurements for Single Peanut Kernel Moisture Determination - (Abstract)

KANDALA, C., BUTTS, C.L. COMPARISON OF RF IMPEDANCE AND DC CONDUCTANCE MEASUREMENTS FOR SINGLE PEANUT KERNEL MOISTURE DETERMINATION. AMERICAN PEANUT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION SOCIETY ABSTRACTS. 2002. Abstract v.34. p. 110.

Farmsuite, a Pattern for Research and Technology Transfer - (Abstract) - (01-Apr-02)

High Moisture Peanut Grading - (Abstract)

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The Effect of Floor Open Area on Airflow Distribution in Peanut Drying Trailers - (Abstract)

BUTTS, C.L., WILLIAMS, J.E. THE EFFECT OF FLOOR OPEN AREA ON AIRFLOW DISTRIBUTION IN PEANUT DRYING TRAILERS. AMERICAN PEANUT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION SOCIETY ABSTRACTS. 2002. Abstract p. 74.

Improving Peanut Production with Surface Drip Irrigation - (Abstract)

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Irrigator Pro 1.0 Vs. Irrigator Pro 2.0 - (Abstract)

Davidson Jr, J.I., Lamb, M.C., Sternitzke, D.A., Butts, C.L., Valentine, H. 2002. Irrigator pro 1.0 vs. irrigator pro 2.0. American Peanut Research and Education Society Abstracts.

New Experimental Farm Established to Address Agronomic and Economic Impacts of Restricted Water-Use - (Abstract)

Balkcom, K.S., Lamb, M.C., Blankenship, P.D., Sorensen, R.B., Butts, C.L., Rowland, D. 2001. New experimental farm established to address agronomic and economic impacts of restricted water-use. American Peanut Research and Education Society Abstracts.

Drynut Computer Expert Systems - (Abstract) - (01-Apr-01)

Distribution of Single Kernel Moisture Distributions and Comparisons to Current Moisture Content Measurements of Peanut Kernels - (Abstract) - (15-Feb-01)

Interactions of Peanut Seed Size, Planting Depth, and Water to Emergence - (Abstract)

Lamb, M.C., Bostick, J., Sorensen, R.B., Butts, C.L., Balkcom, K.S. 2002. Interactions of peanut seed size, planting depth, and water to emergence. American Peanut Research and Education Society Abstracts.