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Other Voices: Genetically modified crops, food shortages and brain research
Do not fear genetically modified crops Overheard from an Oregon legislator as he exited a committee meeting at the Capitol: "Are we regulating religion or agriculture?" That's a good question, and has probably crossed the minds of many legislators...Tags: Genetic Engineering, Heart Disease, U.S. Congress, Research, Barack Obama
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Debate renews over Michigan graduation requirements
LANSING (AP) — Some Michigan lawmakers are making another attempt to change the state's high school graduation requirements, which they argue do not provide flexibility to allow students to pursue career and technical education programs. Then-Gov....
Tags: Politics, Teaching and Learning, Jennifer Granholm, Mathematics, Government
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Open data for agriculture meeting focuses on global food security
Later this month, on April 29 and 30th, the G-8 will host an important meeting on Open Data for Agriculture. The Department of Agriculture is organizing the meeting on behalf of the United States for members of the G-8 and interested parties. I bet that...Tags: Productivity, White House, Environmental Issues, Camp David, Tom Vilsack
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Scholarships available for pork students
The Minnesota Pork Board will award $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing careers with an emphasis in pork. Among the many qualifying educational pursuits are agribusiness, agricultural engineering, agronomy, animal science, environmental sciences,...Tags: Awards and Prizes, Science and Technology, Financial Aid, Agriculture, Animal Science
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Manufacturer donations benefit students with machinery interests
A donation of machines from a major farm-equipment manufacturer will enhance hands-on learning for Penn State students in the colleges of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering. Last spring, John Deere representatives visited the Department of...Tags: Deere and Company, Technology, The Pennsylvania State University, Engineering, Science and Technology
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Pennsylvania Farm Bureau talks budget, transportation funding, pension reform and more during state legislative conference
More than 350 farmers from across Pennsylvania met with members of the state General Assembly on National Agriculture Day to discuss priority issues affecting farm families, including funding for agriculture programs under the state budget. As part of...Tags: Politics, The Pennsylvania State University, Science and Technology, Pension and Welfare, Agriculture
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Science, sex and birth control
Democrats claim we have one party that upholds science and one that rejects it. When it comes to climate change, presidential polling, stem cells, evolution and other topics, we are told, Republicans have no use for actual experts. They'd rather listen to...
Tags: Politics, Chemical Industry, Heart Surgery, Acetaminophen (drug), Health Treatments
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Orlando Science Center: Sid the Science Kid event ahead
Orlando Science Center will participate in the first nationwide Celebrate Science With Sid the Science Kid event with movie presentations this weekend. "Sid the Science Kid" is a computer-animated PBS series produced by the Jim Henson Company. "Sid...
Tags: Science and Technology, Agriculture, Orlando Science Center, Science
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South Dakota FFA extends invite to annual convention
BROOKINGS – The South Dakota FFA Association will host the 85th Annual South Dakota State FFA Convention on April 14-16, 2013, on South Dakota State University’s campus in Brookings, S.D. The theme of the 85th State FFA Convention was...Tags: South Dakota State University, Science and Technology, Groton, Environmental Issues, Conservation
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Somerset County Where to Go for April 11
Chicken and biscuit The County Line Church of the Brethren, Champion, chicken and biscuit dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. April 20. Chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, applesauce, cake and drink. Sponsored by the Spiritual Renewal Team to benefit the...Tags: Music, Rabies, Ceremonies, Personal Service, Museums
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U.S. task force calls for routine HIV testing for all adults
Reuters* Experts hope move will encourage more testing * Guidelines may trigger insurance coverage for tests (Adds comments from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in paragraphs eight and nine) By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO, April 29 (Reuters) -...Tags: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Health, Insurance, Disease Prevention, Abbott Laboratories
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Task force calls for routine HIV testing for all adults
ReutersCHICAGO (Reuters) - An influential U.S. panel is calling for HIV screening for all Americans aged 15 to 65, regardless of whether they are considered to be at high risk, a change that may help lift some of the stigma associated with HIV testing. The...Tags: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Health, Insurance, Disease Prevention
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