AgraGuard Products

The NATC, via special arrangements, can now offer a suite of sophisticated software packages.  These products are being "marketed" by the NATC under the "brand" name of AgraGuard. 

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USAPlants is a web-based data repository for managing licenses, certificates, laboratory testing and other aspects of the plant industry.  It includes a disconnected component that enables inspectors in the field to use a laptop or tablet PC.  USAPlants is implemented in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Vermont.

 

Technology

Hosted Repository of Data for Plant Testing

  1. Browser-based software using Microsoft ASP VB.NET 2.0
  2. SQL Server 2005 database 
  3. SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
  4. Web Service to Geocode Addresses
  5. Google Maps API v2
  6. Barcode technology

Laptop/Tablet Application

  1. Client/server application utilizing VB.NET 2.0
  2. SQL Server Express 2005
  3. Field reporting using SSRS, local printers
  4. Data synchronization

Functionality

USAPlants supports the following programs and functions:


Programs

  1. Feed and Fertilizer
  2. Lime
  3. Seed
  4. Soil/Plant Amendments
  5. Nutrient Management
  6. Plant Merchant
  7. Pesticide Dealers
  8. Manure Haulers
  9. Apiary Licensing
  10. Hypersensitive Individuals
  11. Animal Feed and Lime Tonnage

Functions

  1. Extensive search capability
  2. Export to Microsoft Excel
  3. Maps, directions to exams, nurseries, etc.
  4. Barcode labels for renewals, reports, samples
  5. Work lists for lab analysts
  6. Canned comments for quick entry of text
  7. Billing/payment processing
  8. Direct email from within the application
  9. Role- and program-based security
  10. Complete audit history of all transactions
  11. More than 130 reports