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Gerald Anderson

 Photograph of a meadow taken over by leafy spurge and even some growing in a crack at the top of the huge rock tower in the background
CONTACT INFORMATION

Research Ecologist
Phone: 406.433.9416
Fax: 406.433.5038
E-mail: ganderson[at]sidney.ars.usda.gov
EDUCATION

Image indenting B.S. Biology. B.S. Biology - 1981

                Colorado State University

Image indenting M.S. Botany. M.S. Botany - 1984

                North Dakota State University

Image indenting Ph.D. Range Science. Ph.D. Range Science - 1991

                North Dakota State University
CURRENT RESEARCH

Gerald (Gerry) Anderson is an Ecologist for the USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory, Sidney, MT. Gerry's background is in native grassland ecology and natural resource management. He has specialized in the area of integrating spatial information technology such as geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and global positioning systems (GPS) to investigate specific agricultural and natural resource problems.  He is also a native of North Dakota with hands-on experience in production and commercial agriculture.

 

Gerry is currently leading the site-specific farming initiative for ARS in Sidney, MT. The

objectives of this research are to:

  • use remote sensing, global positioning, and geographic information system technology to monitor and map within field growth and yield variations for sugar beets and wheat; relate within field growth and yield variance to the spatial distribution of physical and chemical properties of the soil, key plant biochemical levels, and competing undesirable plant species

  • determine the suitability, reliability, and cost efficiency of using remote sensing devices and various ground sampling methodologies for identifying and mapping specific factors contributing to within field variation

Gerry is the Co-Principal Investigator for Team Leafy Spurge. The objectives of this project are to:

  • develop and integrate sustainable leafy spurge management methods in a broad

    demonstration project with national implications and applicability

  • form long-term partnerships among federal, state, and private land managers

  • transfer to land managers economically sound and ecologically proven technologies to manage leafy spurge

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

1981 - 1984  Research Assistant NDSU, Fargo, North Dakota

1984 - 1987  Officer, US. ARMY USAFATC, Fort Sill, Oklahoma

1987 - 1988  Computer Assistant USDA-ARS, Fort Collins, Colorado

1988 - 1991  Range Scientist USDA-ARS, Fort Collins, Colorado

1991 - 1993  Plant Physiologist USDA-ARS, Weslaco, Texas

1993 - 1997  Ecologist USDA-ARS, Weslaco, TX

1997 - 1997  Supervisory Ecologist USDA-ARS, Weslaco, TX

1997 – Pres.  Ecologist USDA-ARS, Sidney, MT
RELATED WEBPAGES

Link to Profitable Alternative Cropping Systems on Dry and Irrigated Land. Profitable Alternative Cropping Systems on Dry and Irrigated Land

Link to Irrigation Research. Irrigation Research

Link to Impacts of Biological Control Agents on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics. Impacts of Biological Control Agents on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

  • Anderson, G. L., E. S. Delfosse, N. R. Spencer, C. W. Prosser, and R. D. Richard. 2002. Lessons in Developing Successful Invasive Weed Control Programs. (Accepted Journal of Range Management, December 7, 2001)

  • Anderson. G. L., and L. Wendel. 2001. Forward. In. G. L. Anderson and C. Prosser (Ed.) TEAM Leafy Spurge: Spurgefest Symposium. USDA-ARS, Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory, Sidney, MT. June 19-21, 2001. pp. 1-2.

  • Anderson, G. L., E. S. Delfosse, N. R. Spencer, C. W. Prosser, and R. D. Richard. 2000. Biological Control of Leafy Spurge: An Emerging Success Story. In: Proceedings, X International Biological Control Symposium, Bozeman, MT, July 4-9. pp. 15-25

  • Anderson, G.L., C. W. Prosser, S. Hager and B. Foster. 1999. Change Detection of Leafy Spurge (Euphorbia esula) Infestations Using Aerial Photography and GIS. Proceedings of the 17th Biennial Workshop on Color Photography & Videography in Resource Assessment pp. 223-230.

  • Anderson, G.L., C. W. Prosser, S. Hagar, and B Foster. 1999. Change detection of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esual) infestations Using aerial photography and geographic information systems. In:Proceedings: 20th Anniversary Leafy Spurge Symposium, Medora, ND. June 29 p. 11.

  • Anderson G.L., W.H. Harekin, W.A. Swanson, and S.F. Doerfler. 1997. Automating the Rio Grande Valley Mexican Fruit Fly (Anastrepha ludens) Program. Proc. 16th Biennial Workshop on Color Photography and Videography in Resource Assessment, American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Bethesda, MD. pp. 148-156

  • Anderson G.L., M. Bray, D. Griffin, P.K. McDowell, W. Swanson, and M.E. Tewes. 1997. Using remote sensing and GIS to map vegetation and determine ocelot habitat. Proc. 16th Biennial Workshop on Color Photography and Videography in Resource Assessment, American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Bethesda, MD. pp. 451-459

  • Anderson G.L. 1996. The application of spatial technologies for rangeland research and management: Sate of the art. Geocarto Int. 11:5-11

  • Anderson, G.L. and C. Yang. 1996. Multispectral videography for site-specific farm management. Proc. SPIE annual meeting, Denver, CO., August 4-9. SPIE 2818:79-86 (Invited Paper)

  • Anderson, G.L. and C. Yang. 1996. Multispectral videography and geographic information systems for site-specific farm management. Proc. 3rd Int. Conf. on Precision Agriculture, Minneapolis, MN, June 23-26. pp. 681-692

  • Anderson, G.L., J.H. Everitt, D.E. Escobar, N.R. Spencer, and R.J. Andrascik. 1996. Mapping leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) infestations using aerial photography and geographic information systems. Geocarto Int. 11:81-89

  • Anderson, G.L. 1995. Using remote sensing and geographic information systems for mapping noxious weed infestations within North Dakota. in: Proceedings of the Alien Plant Invasions: Increasing Deterioration of Rangeland Ecosystem Health. BLM/OR/WA/PT-95/048+1792. pp. 28-32. (Invited Paper).

  • Anderson, G.L., J.H. Everitt, D.E. Escobar, N.R. Spencer, and R.J. Andrascik. 1994. Mapping leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) infestations within Theodore Roosevelt National Park using large format aerial photography and geographic information system technology. in: C.H. Schmidt (ed.), Proceedings - Leafy Spurge Strategic Planning Workshop. March 29-30, 1994. Dickinson, North Dakota. USDI,
    NPS. pp. 42-56.

  • Anderson, G.L., J.H. Everitt, A.J. Richardson, D.E. Escobar. 1993. Using satellite data to map false broomweed (Ericameria austrotexana) infestations on south Texas rangelands. Weed Tech 7:865-871.

  • Anderson, G.L., J.D. Hanson, and R.H. Haas. 1993. Evaluating Landsat Thematic Mapper derived vegetation indices for estimating above ground biomass on semi-arid rangelands. Remote Sensing of Environment. 45:165-175

  • Anderson, G.L., and J.D. Hanson. 1992. Evaluating hand-held radiometer derived vegetation indices for estimating above ground biomass. Geocarto Int. 7:71-78.

  • Anderson, G.L., J.D. Hanson, and G.F. Hart. 1992. Developing relationships between green biomass and Landsat Thematic Mapper derived vegetation indices on semi-arid rangelands. ASPRS/ACSM/RT 92, 4:355-363 (Invited Paper).

  • Anderson, G.L. 1991. Using simulation models and spatial information systems for evaluating rangeland ecosystems. Colorado State University 110 pp.(Dissertation)

  • Anderson, G.L. and J.D. Hanson. 1990. A geographically referenced information delivery system. pages 99 - 107 in: J.D. Hanson, M.J. Shaffer, D.A. Ball, and C.V. Cole (eds.) Sustainable Agriculture for the Great Plains. USDA-ARS, ARS-89, 263 pp.

  • Anderson, G.L. 1983. Evaluation of sharp-tailed grouse, ring-necked pheasant, and gray partridge surveys in North Dakota. North Dakota State University, Fargo ND. (Thesis)

  • Anderson, G.L. 1983. Evaluation of sharp-tailed Grouse, ring-necked pheasant, and gray partridge surveys in North Dakota. North Dakota State Game and Fish Dept., Pittman-Robertson Publication, Project W-67-R-24. 127 pp.

  • Everitt, J. H., G. L. Anderson, D. E. Escobar, M. R. Davis, N. R. Spencer, and R. J. Andrascik.  1994. Using remote sensing for detecting and mapping leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula). In: Leafy Spurge Symposium, Bozeman, MT. P. 10.

  • Everitt, J.H., G.L. Anderson, D.E. Escobar, M.R. Davis, N.R. Spencer, and R.J. Andrascik. 1995 Using remote sensing for detecting and mapping leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula). Weed Tech. 9:599-609.

  • Hanson, J.D., G.L. Anderson, and R.H. Haas. 1992. Combining remote sensing techniques with simulation modelling for assessing rangeland resources. Geocarto Int. 7:99-104

  • Harveson, L.A., M.E. Tewes, N.J. Silvy, J. Rutledge, J.H. Everitt, G.L. Anderson, D.E. Escobar, I. Cavazos and M.R. Davis. 1997. Using remote sensing to identify mountain lion habitat in south Texas.  Proc. 16th Biennial Workshop on Color Photography and Videography in Resource Assessment, American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Bethesda, MD. pp. 279-288

  • Jacobs, J. S., R. L. Sheley, N.R. Spencer, and G. L. Anderson. 2001. Relationships among edaphic, climatic, and vegetation conditions at release sites and Aphthona nigriscutis population density. Biological Control, Vol 22, No.1, Sep 2001, pp 46-50.

  • Kokaly, R. F., R. R. Root, K. Brown, G. L. Anderson and S Hager. (200?) Calibration of compact Airborne Spectrographic Imager (CASI) data to surface reflectance at Theodore Roosevelt National Park for mapping invasive species. (Passed DOI internal review, will be submitted to the International Journal of Remote Sensing)

  • Merritt, S., C.W. Prosser, G.L. Anderson and N.R. Spencer. 1999. Technology transfer efforts for TEAM Leafy Spurge. In Proceedings: Technology Transfer Society 23rd Annual Meeting. July 15-17, 1999. St. Petersburg, FL

  • Peleg, K. and G. L. Anderson. FFT regression and cross-noise reduction for comparing images in remote sensing. Inter. J. Remote Sensing. (Accepted 3 June 2001)

  • Pulido, L.M., Sanvicente, S.H., Wiegand, C.L., and Anderson, G.L. 1995. Estimation of yield losses on saline soils using satellite imagery. Proc. 7th Int. Latin American Symp. on Remote Sensing. pp. 880-891.

  • Richardson, A.J., A.H. Gerbermann, K.R. Summy, and G.L. Anderson. 1993. Remote sensing techniques for monitoring the Rio Grande Valley cotton stalk destruction program. Geocarto Int. 3:15-22

  • Richardson, A.J., C.L. Wiegand, G.L. Anderson, A.H. Gerbermann, M. Bray, K.R. Summy, and E.A. Sugden. 1996. Six exemplary applications of GIS technology to subtropical Texas agriculture and natural resources. Geocarto 11:49-60

  • TEAM Leafy Spurge. 2002. TEAM Leafy Spurge Information Resource Center. Project Directors: C. Prosser and G. L. Anderson. USDA-ARS, Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory, Sidney, MT. Jan. 2002 Educational Resource Packet.

  • TEAM Leafy Spurge. 2001. Multi-species grazing and leafy spurge. Project Directors: C. Prosser and G. L. Anderson. USDA-ARS, Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory, Sidney, MT. June, 2000. 28 pp.

  • TEAM Leafy Spurge. 2001. Biological Control of Leafy Spurge. TEAM Leafy Spurge Information Series: No 1. Project Directors: G. L. Anderson and C. Prosser. USDA-ARS, Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory, Sidney, MT. Nov. 2001 CDROM

  • TEAM Leafy Spurge. 2001. Purge Spurge: Leafy Spurge Database Version 4. Project Directors: Beth Redlin, C. Prosser and G. L. Anderson. USDA-ARS, Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory, Sidney, MT. Oct. 2001 CDROM

  • TEAM Leafy Spurge. 2001. TEAM Leafy Spurge Symposium. In. G. L. Anderson and C. Prosser (Ed.) USDA-ARS, Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory, Sidney, MT. June 19-21, 2001. 32 pp.

  • TEAM Leafy Spurge. 2000. TEAM Leafy Spurge: A Success Story in Progress. Project Directors: G. L. Anderson and C Prosser. USDA-ARS, Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory, Sidney, MT. Brochure

  • TEAM Leafy Spurge. 2000. Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Project Directors: N. Spencer, C. Prosser and G. L. Anderson. USDA-ARS, Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory, Sidney, MT. Brochure

  • TEAM Leafy Spurge. 2000. Biological Control of Leafy Spurge. Project Directors: G. L. Anderson and C. Prosser. USDA-ARS, Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory, Sidney, MT. April, 2000. Manual 20 pp.

  • TEAM Leafy Spurge. 2000. Leafy spurge biological control information and photo resource gallery. Project Directors: Robert Richard, C. Prosser and G. L. Anderson. USDA-ARS, Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory, Sidney, MT. Jan. 2000. CDROM

  • TEAM Leafy Spurge. 1999. The Spurge Scourge. Project Directors: G. L. Anderson and C. Prosser. USDA-ARS, Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory, Sidney, MT. Brochure

  • TEAM Leafy Spurge. 1999. Biological Control and Leafy Spurge. Project Directors: G. L. Anderson and C Prosser. USDA-ARS, Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory, Sidney, MT.  Brochure

  • TEAM Leafy Spurge. 1999. Leafy Spurge Biocontrol: Make it Work. Project Directors: G. L. Anderson and C Prosser. USDA-ARS, Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory, Sidney, MT. Brochure

  • Wiegand, C.L., J.M. Bradford, G.L. Anderson, and D.E. Escobar. 1997. Videographic sensing of growth and yield of cotton across soil type, salinity, tillage, and plant population variations. Proc. 16th Biennial Workshop on Color Photography and Videography in Resource Assessment, American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Bethesda, MD. pp. 221-237

  • Wiegand, C.L., G.L. Anderson, S.E. Lingle, and D.E. Escobar. 1996. Soil salinity effects on crop growth and yield -- Illustration of an analysis and mapping methodology for sugarcane. Journal of Plant Physiology 148:418-424.

  • Yang, C. and Anderson, G.L. 2000. Mapping grain sorghum yield variability using airborne digital videography. Precision Agriculture, 2(1). p. 7-23.

  • Yang, C. and G. L. Anderson. 1999. Airborne videography to identify spatial plant growth variability for grain sorghum. Precision Agriculture. 1:67-79

  • Yang, C., G.L. Anderson, J.H. King, E. K. Chandler. 1998. Comparison of uniform and variable rate fertilization strategies using grid soil sampling, variable rate technology, and yield monitoring. In Proc. 4th International Conference on Precision Agriculture, ASA/CSSA/SSSA, Madison, Wisconsin, July 19-22 pp. 675-686.

  • Yang, C., G.L. Anderson, J.H. Everitt, and D.E. Escobar. 1998. Mapping plant growth and yield variations from aerial digital videography. In Proc. 1st International Conference on Geospatial Information in Agriculture and Forestry, ERIM, Ann Arbor, Michigan, June 1-3, Vol. 2, pp. 577-586

  • Yang, C. and G.L. Anderson. 1997. Identifying spatial plant growth variability in grain sorghum using aerial videography. Proc. 16th Biennial Workshop on Color Photography and Videography in Resource Assessment, American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Bethesda, MD.pp. 443-450

  • Yang, C. and G.L. Anderson. 1996. Determining within-field management zones for grain sorghum using aerial videography. in: Proceedings, The 26th Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment, Vancouver, BC., March 25-29, 1996. pp. 606-611 (Invited Paper).
Dale Spracklin Photograph of leafy spurge growing in a meadow
CONTACT INFORMATION
Engineering Technician
Phone: 406.433.9482
Fax: 406.433.5038
E-mail: dspracklin[at]sidney.ars.usda.gov
EDUCATION
Image indenting B.S. Chemical Engineering. B.S. Chemical Engineering 1972 Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
EXPERIENCE
Dale Spracklin began working at the ARS in December of 1997 to help with the integration of the Bozeman facility into the Sidney facility. At that time his position was through the Montana State University Eastern Agricultural Research Center as a computer specialist.

In 1998 Dale started working with Dr. Gerald Anderson in a precision-agriculture study and remote sensing of noxious weed. Along with the work in GIS he also continued to help with the administration of the local area network. He became a federal employee in 2000 where he continues to split his time between the LAN and GIS projects.

 

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