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Experts
James Adkins
Associate Scientist
Agriculture Research and Education
Areas of Expertise
- Works directly with farmers and growers to determine their engineering needs and develop new ideas and equipment to optimize their vegetable harvest, crop production and processing.
- Can discuss equipment related to agricultural irrigation, vegetable harvesting, sensing soil moisture, agricultural plastic field collection, cleaning and recycling.
- Designed, constructed and tested several major components that advanced pickling cucumber harvester performance.
- Is knowledgeable about tractors and tillage equipment.
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Contact Information
302-856-7303
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