http://www.csrees.usda.govCSREES advances knowledge for agriculture, the environment, human health and well being, and communities through national program leadership and Federal assistance. http://www.csrees.usda.goven-uswebcomments@csrees.usda.govThu, 01 May 2008 12:52:15 GMT60http://www.csrees.usda.gov/rss/csrees_logo.gifhttp://www.csrees.usda.govhttp://www.csrees.usda.gov/newsroom/news/2008news/05011_partners_nano.htmlUSDA's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) released the latest episode of Partners Video Magazine titled The Science of Small, a 30-minute exploration into the groundbreaking world of nanotechnology.{17ddc3dc-375d-ad4b-36ff-a8a5928f1227}Thu, 01 May 2008 12:52:15 GMThttp://www.csrees.usda.gov/newsroom/news/2008news/04161_financial_literacy_month.htmlUSDA's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) will highlight its Financial Security program during the 2008 Financial Literacy Day, April 28, 2008, at the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.{64a9fcc1-c46f-6815-9cd6-9916c5a6d441}Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:09:55 GMThttp://www.csrees.usda.gov/newsroom/news/2008news/03311_hsfpp.htmlThe National Endowment for Financial Education® (NEFE®) has translated its widely-used High School Financial Planning Program® (HSFPP) student guide to Spanish. It is available online for Spanish speakers and teachers to use in learning or teaching about personal finances.{d644dcd8-62b6-c2b1-38d6-e82ce7f93381}Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:28:30 GMThttp://www.csrees.usda.gov/newsroom/news/2008news/03201_4h_natural_resources.htmlNational 4-H Headquarters and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service jointly presented the 2008 Natural Resources Conservation Award to the 4-H Wildlife Stewards program at Oregon State University today at the 73 rd North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference in Phoenix, Ariz.{681fd284-213f-46a8-3c5-7318477ac455}Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:27:55 GMThttp://www.csrees.usda.gov/newsroom/news/2008news/03201_johnes.htmlUSDA's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) awarded the Johne's Disease Integrated Program (JDIP) $4.8 million in renewed funding of four years to control and ultimately eliminate the disease.{23ed022-b8de-7f30-749-19b9cbe3d7f}Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:08:43 GMThttp://www.csrees.usda.gov/newsroom/news/2008news/03181_air_quality.htmlUSDA is awarding $5 million to 11 universities to conduct air quality projects aimed at developing and evaluating emission control technologies that will lead to developing emission data for agriculture production practices and mitigation techniques.{7f318b4d-93cf-132b-bccf-cfa63c0b46ab}Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:12:37 GMThttp://www.csrees.usda.gov/newsroom/news/2007news/12051_ecosystems.htmlThe CSREES Ecosystem Services Working Group (ESWG) issued a discussion paper, "Consequences of Ecosystem Change for Human Well-being," on recommendations for a funding portfolio structure linking competitive, formula and special grants that related to ecosystem services.{2d0f4d22-7cdf-8791-f951-7ee7efe43bea}Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:31:07 GMThttp://www.csrees.usda.gov/newsroom/news/2008news/01031_partners.htmlUSDA's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) has released the latest episode of its Partners Video Magazine series. Episode 20, "Fueling America," shows how CSREES is funding universities and small businesses to power the United States through biofuels.{279f5332-c902-e605-a0ae-470af0e0d219}Thu, 03 Jan 2008 19:26:33 GMThttp://www.csrees.usda.gov/newsroom/news/2008news/21408_programs_of_distinction.htmlNational 4-H Headquarters awarded the title of Program of Distinction to two technology-related 4-H programs that reflect the high quality of 4-H youth development programs occurring in communities across the United States.{c1cb1118-d779-e68e-7bce-81c73e7e758d}Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:14:27 GMThttp://www.csrees.usda.gov/newsroom/news/2008news/02211_america_saves.htmlDuring America Saves Week, February 24 through March 1, Americans will be encouraged to assess their savings and participate in activities focused on savings needs, including debt repayment, emergency savings, homeownership, education and retirement. USDA's Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES) is a partner in this activity.{8b49cd9b-e4d5-640c-349e-27e8fa92edca}Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:13:56 GMThttp://www.csrees.usda.gov/newsroom/news/2008news/03031_invasive_species.htmlAgriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced today that USDA is awarding $4.6 million to 13 universities and research labs to develop ecologically and economically rational strategies for management, control and elimination of weedy and invasive species, which cause more than $100 billion is losses each year.{584387b-5e22-f86b-a925-55729b94a64}Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:40:33 GMThttp://www.csrees.usda.gov/newsroom/news/2008news/03032_water_quality.htmlAgriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced today that USDA is awarding $5.2 million in grants to 14 universities and the EPA to conduct research aimed at improving and maintaining healthy watershed habitat and water supplies.{26c5ed58-ca08-7e66-97a2-151172c644bc}Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:40:55 GMThttp://www.csrees.usda.gov/newsroom/news/2008news/030601_sare_conference.htmlFarmers and ranchers are turning to sustainable agriculture to boost profits; protect the land, air and water; and continue a rewarding way of life. The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education's (SARE) 20 th anniversary New American Farm Conference, March 25-27, in Kansas City, Mo., will feature two decades of groundbreaking research and innovations in sustainable agriculture.{d9e0e6a6-c495-c873-9bfb-3f7bb3a8eb13}Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:22:29 GMThttp://www.csrees.usda.gov/newsroom/news/2008news/03101_4h_tms.html4-H and The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) have announced a new partnership to support youth science, engineering and technology (SET) education in America.{44d948a0-f511-4ab5-7a8c-269414901fb9}Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:02:31 GMT