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The article focuses on the 100th anniversary of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE). The society was founded as American Society of Agricultural Engineers on December 27, 1907 at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. But due to its focus on working with biological material, a new engineering profession was created. ASABE is celebrating its anniversary with a new look for "Resource." The publication will have 8 issues per year, instead of 10, since it will become colored.

The article offers a look at several threats or opportunities that the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) discerned in 2005. ASABE members were concerned that many people were not familiar with the purpose of the society. In order to ensure the continuation of the agricultural engineering professional engineering licensing exam, ASABE needs to have more takers. The ability of ASABE to reduce its dependence on petroleum is explained and information on the issue of loss of identity and fragmentation or diversity is also presented.