Geospatial Applications

Geospatial Applications: USDA Geospatial Data Available by County ( 2007-02-15 ): There is an abundance of free geospatial data available to download from the USDA Geospatial Data Gateway.
Planned Workshops on Using fGIS to Display Images and Soils ( 2005-09-29 ): Like all GIS computer programs I have used, fGIS requires some time and effort to learn.

Columns: Dairy Focus: Dairy Focus: Cold Temperatures Challenge Corn Silage Production (2009-10-13) Cold weather can hinder silage production. FULL STORY; Biofuel Economics: New Energy Economics: Federal Loan Programs Ill-suited for Cellulosic Ethanol (2009-11-06) There is a wide array of potential feedstocks being researched for cellulosic ethanol, but most federal loan programs prioritize feedstocks that qualify. FULL STORY; BeefTalk: BeefTalk: We Too Are Resting in Someone's Hand (2009-11-05) Today there are more important things to do than the numerous processes we embark on in our daily routines. FULL STORY; Hortiscope: Hortiscope (2009-11-04) Ron Smith answers questions about flowers, trees, gardens and shrubs. FULL STORY; Prairie Fare: Prairie Fare: Tame the Holiday Treats Behind Most Doors (2009-11-05) The good news is that “discretionary calories,” such as sweet treats, can fit in an overall healthy diet. FULL STORY

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