Current Trends of Rice Milling Byproducts for Agricultural Applications and Alternative Food Production Systems

Biofibers from agricultural byproducts for industrial applications.

Lignocellulosic agricultural byproducts are a copious and cheap source for cellulose fibers. Agro-based biofibers have the composition, properties and structure that make them suitable for uses such as composite, textile, pulp and paper manufacture. In addition, biofibers can also be used to produce fuel, chemicals, enzymes and food. Byproducts produced from the cultivation of corn, wheat, rice...

Production Factors Impacting Rice Milling Yield

Aprevious chapter addressed the general procedure for conducting a laboratory milling analysis and factors that impact the measure­ ment of milling yield, specifically milled rice yield (MRY) and head rice yield (HRY). These factors include the rice sample moisture content, temperature and milling ease, as well as laboratory mill settings and the duration for which the rice is milled. The impac...

Human health problems associated with current agricultural food production.

Scientific and technological developments in the agricultural sectors in the recent past has resulted in increased food production and at the same time led to certain public health concerns. Unseasonal rains at the time of harvest and improper post harvest technology often results in agricultural commodities being contaminated with certain fungi and results in the production of mycotoxins. Cons...

Invertebrates in Rice Production Systems: Status and Trends

Feeding corn milling byproducts to feedlot cattle.

Corn milling byproducts are expected to increase dramatically in supply as the ethanol industry expands. Distillers grains, corn gluten feed, or a combination of both byproducts offer many feeding options when included in feedlot rations. These byproduct feeds may effectively improve cattle performance and operation profitability. When these byproducts are fed in feedlot diets, adjustments to g...