Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering Projects

More than 70% of the total lettuce produced in the United States is produced in California, which requires longer transportation (with refrigeration) distances to reach to consumers in Ohio. In recent years, with increasing number of vacant lots in many U.S. metropolitan areas, urban farming has...

Excessive food waste is a chronic problem in the United States. As it stands, managing this waste comes with steep logistics expenses. The Black Soldier Fly (BSF) Hermetia illuscens is a hardy species, capable of consuming a wide range of biowaste, including food scraps. The resulting larvae...

Pathogenic bacteria can attach and infiltrate onto fresh produce, leading to foodborne disease outbreaks. Pathogens might use hierarchical stalks, crevices and natural openings on the leafy greens to survive washing. In this study, we assessed the 3D configurations and distributions of...

Cover cropping is one of the best management practices for improving soil quality and reducing nutrient losses to water resources following the summer growing season. As a result, several cost-share programs have been established to encourage adoption of cover crops throughout the Western Lake...