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Over $1.7 Million Awarded to Recycling, Litter Programs Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality Director Mike Linder has announced the awarding of $1,765,776 in 55 grants for litter cleanup, recycling, and public education programs and activities. Funds for the Litter Reduction and Recycling Grant Program are generated from a fee charged to certain manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers of products that commonly contribute to litter. more inside ENE
ODA adopts Willamette Valley canola control area rule The Oregon Department of Agriculture has adopted an administrative rule that allows for some canola production in the Willamette Valley while continuing to protect specialty seed crop production. Under the rule, a majority of specialty seed production remains in a rapeseed exclusion zone in which canola is not allowed to be grown.
"Following the extensive amount of public comments... more inside AGR
Deadline for Federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Proposals is Feb. 28 Harrisburg – Proposals for projects that increase the visibility and competitiveness of the state's nursery, horticultural and nut products are being accepted by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture through Feb. 28.
The proposals are part of a two-phase competitive process for the federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, authorized under the federal Farm Bill, pending notice... more inside AGR
"Maple syrup is a delicious homegrown sweetener that can be used in sweet and
savory dishes," said Greig. "More Pennsylvanians are looking for foods grown and
made in Pennsylvania. Our maple syrup comes from... more inside BYL
Dakota STEP going online in spring 2014 Yes, you read that correctly! A year from now, in the spring of 2014, all South Dakota students who take the Dakota STEP assessment will be doing so online.
According to Secretary of Education Dr. Melody Schopp, the decision to take the Dakota STEP online was not made lightly. "We believe it is critical to make this move prior to the 2014-15 school year, when we will have a brand... more inside EDU
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Reminds Producers to Complete 2012 Census of Agriculture Census Information a Vital Tool for Evaluating USDA Programs and Services
WASHINGTON - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack this week continued to remind producers to complete forms for the Census of Agriculture-the only source of uniform, comprehensive and impartial agricultural data for every county in the nation. The 2012 Census of Agriculture will provide the U.S. Department of Agriculture... more inside BYL
Vermont Joins Alternate Assessment System Consortium Vermont has joined the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Alternate Assessment Consortium, a multi-state initiative led by the Center for Educational Testing and Evaluation (CETE) at the University of Kansas.
Vermont joins the DLM Consortium's 13 other states: Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and... more inside EDU
OSPI Receives Grant to Help English Language Learners OLYMPIA - A grant awarded to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction will help improve the career and college readiness of English language learners, the office announced today.
The grant was given by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to the World Languages Program at OSPI. Key partners in carrying out the project will be the seven districts involved with the Road Map Project... more inside EDU
Granholm Meets with His Majesty King Abdullah II, Executives from Millennium Energy to Promote Investment in Michigan
AMMAN, JORDAN - Governor Jennifer M. Granholm was in Jordan today where she met with His Majesty King Abdullah II and high-level executives from alternative energy company Millennium Energy Industries. Granholm and a delegation, including Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) President ....
CHESAPEAKE BAY PROGRAM PARTNERS LAUNCH 'FORESTRY FOR THE BAY' EFFORTS
HARRISBURG - To show how their well-managed woodlands can lead to cleaner streams and rivers, and the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is encouraging private landowners to join the "Forestry for the Bay" program.
