USDA finalizes procedures for sorghum referendum
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced procedures for the upcoming sorghum referendum regarding the continuation of the Sorghum Checkoff Program.
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Farmers see benefit of new drone technology
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Farmers in Virginia and across the nation are closely monitoring new legislation dealing with the use of unmanned aircraft systems, or drones.
Governor McAuliffe announces federal job skills grant
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Governor Terry McAuliffe announced this week that Virginia has been awarded a $22.3 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a pilot program to help increase job skills training for SNAP recipients.
Press Conference: Michigan State talks matchup with UVA in NCAA Tournament
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Michigan State coach Tom Izzo and players Branden Dawson, Travis Trice and Denzel Valentine talk with reporters on the eve of the Spartans’ NCAA Tournament matchup with #2 East Regional seed UVA.
Department of Energy awards Virginia Tech $2 million to help small and medium sized buildings save energy
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Virginia Tech’s Advanced Research Institute has been awarded nearly $2 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to continue research and development of its Building Energy Management Open Source Software for commercial buildings 50,000 square feet or less in size.
James Madison University athletics releases strategic plan
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James Madison University, under the leadership of Director of Athletics Jeff Bourne, released Thursday a five-year strategic plan for the Department of Athletics that focuses on the program’s continued success and future goals.
VCU experts, colleagues explain dangers of hookah smoking
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In an upcoming special supplement to the journal Tobacco Control, researchers from around the world will explain the past decade of research on waterpipe tobacco smoking — or what is commonly known as hookah, narghile or arghile smoking.
Threat to wildlife in focus as offshore drilling comments continue
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From spills soaking sea birds in oil, to seismic exploration putting whales and dolphins at risk, each stage of offshore drilling threatens precious Atlantic marine life, says an analysis from Environment Virginia.
UVA IDs potential treatment for most common form of muscular dystrophy
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A doctor who was one of the discoverers of the gene responsible for myotonic muscular dystrophy has now identified a therapeutic that could slow progression of muscle damage and muscle dysfunction associated with the disease – issues that cause patients significant disability and deterioration in quality of life.
Route 29 advisory panel meets Thursday
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The Route 29 Project Delivery Advisory Panel will hold its regular biweekly meeting at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Center for Transportation Innovation and Research, 530 Edgemont Road, Charlottesville.
