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USDA ARS SARC
2413 E Hwy 83 Bldg 200
Weslaco, Texas 78596 USA
Phone: (956)447-6301Fax: (956)447-6345

Institutions collaborating in Remote Sensing Research:
Virginia State University
Elizabeth City State University
Southern University

The Remote Sensing Workshop was held June 4-7, 2002 at the Kika de la Garza Subtropical Agricultural Research Center in Weslaco, Texas. Participants were given tours of the facilities and hands on participation with remote sensing equipment. 
The mission of the Kika de la Garza Subtropical Agricultural Research Center is to increase food and fiber productivity, increase the efficiency of plant production, and preserve the quality of the product as it is delivered to the consumer. Food and water safety and water conservation are of paramount importance in this research program.
Welcome and tour of facilities with Dr. Gene Lister, Plant Physiologist


Demonstration of airborne remote sensing and GIS capabilitiesDr. Yang and Lab Mpeg Video
Citriculture pest management and citrus orchards with Dr. Reginald FletcherDr. Fletcher Mpeg Video


Introduction to Precision Agriculture and hyperspectrol remote sensing
Dr. Chenghai Yang, Agricultural EngineerDr. Yang Mpeg Video


Visit to agricultural experimental sites and hands on experience with radiometers


Visit to Rio Farms, Inc.Rio Farms Mpeg Video

Participating Members
Dr. Linda Hayden, Director, Center of Excellence in Remote Sensing Education and Research haydenl@mindspring.com
Dr. Shobha Sriharan, VSU Professor of Agriculture sriharan@vsu.edu
Mr. James H. Everitt, Range Scientist jeveritt@weslaco.ars.usda.gov
Dr. Francisco San Juan, Chair ECSU Dept. of Geologican, Environmental and Marine Science fcsanjuan@mail.ecsu.edu
Dr. William Porter, Professor ECSU Dept. of Geologican, Environmental and Marine Science waporter@mail.ecsu.edu
Dr. Chenghai Yang, USDA Agricultural Engineer cyang@weslaco.ars.usda.gov
Dr. Reginald Fletcher, Soil Scientist rfletcher@weslaco.ars.usda.gov
Dr. Djavad Djavadi djavadi@vsu.edu
Dr. Gollakota jagannadham, Assoc. Professor of Agriculture gjagan@vsu.edu
Mr. Jim Foward, Information Technology Specialist jforward@weslaco.ars.usda.gov
Dr. Lionel Lyles, Southern University Professor of Geography lionellyles@aol.com
Mr. David Escobar, Remote Sensing Specialist descobar@weslaco.ars.usda.gov
Mr. Mario Alaniz, Biological Science Technician malaniz@weslaco.ars.usda.gov
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