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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 [email protected]
Dr. Shobha Sriharan, VSU Professor of Agriculture [email protected]
Mr. James H. Everitt, Range Scientist [email protected]
Dr. Francisco San Juan, Chair ECSU Dept. of Geologican, Environmental and Marine Science [email protected]
Dr. William Porter, Professor ECSU Dept. of Geologican, Environmental and Marine Science [email protected]
Dr. Chenghai Yang, USDA Agricultural Engineer [email protected]
Dr. Reginald Fletcher, Soil Scientist [email protected]
Dr. Djavad Djavadi [email protected]
Dr. Gollakota jagannadham, Assoc. Professor of Agriculture [email protected]
Mr. Jim Foward, Information Technology Specialist [email protected]
Dr. Lionel Lyles, Southern University Professor of Geography [email protected]
Mr. David Escobar, Remote Sensing Specialist [email protected]
Mr. Mario Alaniz, Biological Science Technician [email protected]
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