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: BeefTalk: BeefTalk: The Winner - the Heavier-conditioned, Large Steer With No Muscle (2012-02-09) Although all the data needs to be studied, one steer certainly caught my eye FULL STORY; Hortiscope: Hortiscope (2012-02-08) Ron Smith answers questions about flowers, trees, gardens and shrubs. FULL STORY; Livestock Market Advisor: Market Advisor: Southern Drought Conditions Cause Lower Cattle Numbers (2012-02-02) All cattle and calves in the U.S. as of Jan. 1, 2012, totaled 90.8 million head, which is about 2 percent below the total of 92.7 million on Jan. 1, 2011. FULL STORY; Prairie Fare: Prairie Fare: Spice Up Your Menus (2012-02-09) Spices have a wide range of flavors, ranging from mild to hot and spicy. FULL STORY

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